Use it, Interconnect it, AutoMate IT

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AutoMate IT
( Based on the FlexiMax 9000 Technology)

• Use it, Interconnect it, AutoMate IT

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Product Features

• Fully customizable home automation system
• Easy to use Plug and Play Interface
• Extends and expands to fit any installation
• Modularized components allow for D.I.Y
  installation
• Fully customizable rule-based logic
• Open development standard allows for wide range
  of third party devices.

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Modularized Design

• Data Gatherers (Input Devices)
• Light sensors
• Temperature sensors
• Tactile sensors (i.e reed switches)
• Motion sensors
• Keypads
• Remote Controls (infra-red)
• GSM controller
• Real time clock

• Data Actuators (Output Devices)
• Speakers/buzzers/sirens
• Automated light switch/dimmer
• Motors and actuators
• LCD displays
• Multimedia switchboxes

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System Example
Automatic Light control System
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System Example Description

• Motion sensors in each room detect movement
• Outdoor light sensor to detect evening
• Automatically switches on lights in rooms where
  motion is present
• Randomly switch on lights when not at home
• Can control normal lights or dimmer lights (i.e.
  can slowly turn on the lights in the morning as
  an alarm clock)

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Technical Specifications

• Interconnect system based loosely on the USB
  system
• Tiered star topology to ease wiring problems
• Devices identify themselves when connected.
  Central unit acts like the USB Host Controller
• Multiple connection systems can include
  conventional wiring systems, A.C. Mains Modems or
  wireless devices
• Various command and setup interfaces include LCD
  and keypad system and Ethernet connection.
• Modules to handle multimedia streaming are a
  possiblity.

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Connectivity Diagram
Sensor
Direct Wired Connections
Hub
Motor
Sensor
Motor
Wired
Sensor
Wireless
Hub
Central Unit
Motor
A.C. Mains Modem
Sensor
Hub
Motor
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Connectivity Diagram

• Wireless hubs allows conventional wiring to
  devices reducing the complexity of the
  input/output modules.
• A.C. Mains modems allow most flexible
  installations in existing buildings and can be
  coupled directly to sensors and motors.
• Wireless external devices increase security by
  not exposing interface bus directly.
• Wired connects will implement a USB-like system
  where power is also provided. Lower transfer
  speed allows increased range

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Target Market

• System is targeted at the consumer market
• Modularity of the system caters for both the
  D.I.Y market and professional installations.
• Providing hardware and/or software to allow other
  companies to produce modules will generate
  licensing income.
• Modularity also reduces the maintenance
  responsibilities as the guarantee is only on the
  modules and not the system as a whole.

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Possible Implementations

• Audio switching between rooms (i.e. music that
  follows you from room-to-room)
• Simple unobtrusive devices such as light
  controller
• Fits between socket and light bulb
• Contains wireless microcontroller for seamless
  control of light
• Doorbell with memory function (can take messages)
• Control of multimedia devices (through IR
  transmitter)

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