System Integration Design Considerations

The integration of system components is the main task associated with ensuring the correct operation of an automated home. In the previous chapters, you learned the characteristics of various whole home automated systems. In this section, you will become familiar with the overall integration and design features of home automation.

Web Pads

A Web pad is a portable handheld computer system that provides wireless access to the Internet from any location in the home. The design features include a touchscreen interface, a microprocessor, flash memory, and a wireless network interface card allowing an Internet connection using the home PC. The walk-around Web access is made possible by a wireless networking ...

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