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    Presentation of a home automation solution with potential for seamless integration and vast expansion
    (2014-12) Sawyer, G.; Booysen, M. J.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ever-increasing existence of electronic systems and devices within the residential environment, along with the human desire to simplify life and daily routine, is generating increased interest in the field of Home Automation and intelligent environments. A large variety of HA solutions have been conceptualised or developed. However, many of these solutions are designed by experts and therefore require professionals to install and/or operate them. Furthermore they lack the potential for seamless integration into an already functioning home environment. This paper presents a HA solution with seamless integration potential. The system can be installed and configured without professional skills or physical alteration of the environment itself. There is also large potential for the expansion of the systems capabilities and functions due to the hardware and software platforms utilised. This paper concludes with an analysis of performance tests results, and a discussion of the potential avenues for expansion.