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Control Requirements:
- Lighting Control
- Turn Lights on/off
- Dim lights (that can dim)
- Set lighting scenes
- Climate Control
- Turn HVAC system on/off at command
- Home Entertainment System Control
- Control any Device with a standard IR receiver
- Programmable bind an IR signal to a command
- Misc. Controls
- Control a buzzer to grab homeowner's attention.
Monitoring Requirements:
- Security System
- Monitor the open/close state of windows and doors - perform command on state change
- Capture images on command
- When door/window is opened take image from nearby camera
- Monitor camera for movement.
- Weather monitoring
- Get local forecast from internet source
- Climate Monitoring
- Monitor inside and outside temp.
- When temp passes threshold perform command (like turn on A/C).
User Interface Requirements:
- Methods of User Input
- Voice
- Computer Interface
- X10 Controllers
- 4x4 (16 key) Keypad
- Voice Requirements
- Recognize the room the speaker is located in
- Parse voice into set of pre-determined commands
- Respond to voice commands with voice responses
System Requirements:
- Ability to schedule commands
- Perform Internet router tasks.
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