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Requirements

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.


Questions or comments should be sent to: Chris Farris chris at room17 dot com
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