Report Outline

Introduction and Concepts
Definition of Home Automation
General Concepts
Residential Home Automation Systems
Examples to Residential Home Automation Systems
Home Theater
HDTV
Whole House Audio
Video Distribution
Lighting Controls
Structured Wiring
Intercoms
Security Alarm
Surveillance Systems
Commercial Home Automation Systems
Examples to Commercial Home Automation Systems
Security Alarm
Surveillance Systems
History of Home Automation
History of X10 protocol
Benefits of Home Automation
Convenience
Security
Savings
Value
Success Stories with Home Automation
Don Marqurdt's Home

Home Automation Standards and Architectures
Introduction
Centralized Architecture
Distributed Architecture
Mixed Architecture
X 10 Home Automation Standard
Introduction
Power line Carrier Control Overview
X 10 protocol
ZigBee Home Automation Standard
Overview
Benefits of ZigBee Home Automation Standard
Home Automation Made Easy
Saving Money
Saving Environment
Easy to Grow
ZigBee Standard Architecture
ZigBee Network Reference Model
IEEE 802.15.4 Standard
ZigBee Standard
End Manufacturer Defined Hardware

Remote Control Interconnections Schemes
Wired Remote Control
Phone Remote Control
PC Remote Control Kits & Interface Devices
Wireless Remote Control
Remote Controls Using RF
IR Remote Control Transmitters & Receivers
Speech Recognition Based Remote Control

Sample Applications
Internet Connected Video Camera
Remote Thermostat
Remote Air Condition Control
Remote Oven Control
Lighting Control System
Security System
Security Sensors
Alert Systems
Cameras and Surveillance Systems
Remote Power Switch
IP Based Remote Power Switch
Wi Fi based Remote Power Switch
Internet based Remote Power Switch
Modem based Remote Power Switch

New Trends on Home Automation
Internet Based Home Automation System

Market Study
Objective of the Research
Market Segments and Potential
Introduction

Developed Market
Key Example: Home Cinema system
Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors
Age
Education and Culture
Cost
Usability
Quality

Developing Market
Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors
Cost
Quality
Usability
Warranty and Support

Emerging Market
Home Automation Usage and Purchase Factors
Age
Trust
Financially Safe
Warranty and Support
Customer Attitude towards Home Automation
Attitudes towards New Technology
Who is more interested in Home Automation?
Which is the most interested Home Automation Feature?
Concerns on Home Automation
Outlook for Home Automation
Home Automation Competitors

Lutron Electronics Company
Introduction
Products & Services
Dimmers
Solina?
Lyneo?
Rania?
Rania IR?
Wiring Accessories | WallPlates
GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi Scene Preset Dimming Controls
GRAFIK IntegraleTM
Whole Home Controls
SWOT Analysis for Lutron
Strengths
Reputation among Competitors
Certification
Energy Saving
Patents and White Papers
Online Services
Lutron Lighting Energy Analysis
Sales Live Demo
Technical Support
Weakness
Lack of Developers Community
Opportunities
Partnerships for Enhancing Products
Cooperation with Bang & Olufsen
Partnership with AMX
Threats
Other Competitors

Control4
Overview
Key Management
Products
Lighting
Control4 Wireless Dimmer
Control4 Wireless Switch
Control4 Wireless Outlet Dimmer
Control4 Wireless Outlet Switch
Audio
Speakers
Speaker Points
Climate
Control4 Wireless Thermostat
Touch Screen
7" POE, Wall Mount Touch Screen
Control4 Wireless Touch Screen Version 2
Ethernet 10.5" Wall Mount Touch Screen
Control4 Wireless Mini Touch Screen
Control4 Ethernet Mini Touch Screen
Keypads
Controllers
Control4 Home Controller HC 300
Control4 Home Controller HC 500
Control4 Home Controller HC 1000
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Customization
Modular Design
Online Services
Partnerships
Awards
Meeting LEEDs Certification
Online Forums and Developer Support
Opportunities
Spreading Business with RealNetworks and MTV
Gaining Customer Trust by Doubling Warranty
Threats
Other Competitors

Home Automation Inc. (HAI)
Overview
HAI Leadership
Infrastructure
HAI's Internal Conservation Efforts
Products & Services
Lighting Control by HAI
Dimmers and Switches
Scene Switch
House Status Switch
Security Products by HAI
Market Shares
Customers
Cisco Learning Institute
SWOT Analysis Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
Strengths
Reputation among competitors
Development Center
Training
Award Winning Products
Energy Saving
Weakness
Lake of Online Services
Opportunities
Connectivity Partners
AMX (Audio / Video (A/V))
Architechtronics (Software)
Autonomic Controls (Software)
CentraLite (Lighting)
Connected Hearth (Remote Access)
Convergent Living (Touchscreen)
Crestron (Audio / Video (A/V))
DSC (Security)
Elan (Audio / Video (A/V))
Electronic Design Technology (EDT) (Lighting)
Future Smart (Structured Wiring)
Home Director (Structured Wiring)
HomeLogic (Software)
Hometouch (Touchscreen)
InfuseboX (Crestron Module) (Audio / Video (A/V))
Leviton (Lighting) (Structured Wiring)
Lightolier Controls (Lighting)
LiteTouch (Lighting)
Lutron (Lighting)
MD Manufacturing Central Vacuums (Central Vacuum)
Mobile Technology (Crestron Module) (Audio / Video (A/V))
NuVo (Whole Home Audio)
Omnipotence Software (Software)
OnQ /Legrand (Structured Wiring)
PCS (Lighting)
Pelham Sloane (Touchscreen)
Philips (Audio / Video (A/V))
Proficient Audio Systems (Whole Home Audio)
Russound (Whole Home Audio)
Samsung (Touchscreen)
Smarthome Mfg (Lighting)
SOMFY (Window Coverings)
SpeakerCraft (Whole Home Audio)
Ustec (Structured Wiring)
Xantech (Whole Home Audio)
Distribution Partners
Threats
Other Competitors
Recent news

JCL Automation
Overview
Products and Solutions
Control4 Home Theater System
Home Theater with Multi Room Music and Lighting
Home Theater with Multi Room Music, Lighting and Climate Control
Entertainment and Lighting Controls Using ZWAVE
Harmony 890 Remote Control
ZWAVE Plugin Module
ZWAVE In Wall Switch/Dimmer
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Variety of Products
Hot Deals
Online Services
Partnership
Partnership with Control4
Partnership with SmartHome
Free Consultation
Weaknesses
Lack of Developers Forum
Opportunities
Working with Latest Wireless Technologies
Threats
Other Competitors

Crestron
Overview
Products
Adagio
Lighting and Automation Products
Cabinets and Modules
Interfaces
iLux
InfiNET
eControl
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Variety of Solutions
Partnerships
Integrated Partner Program
Crestron Authorized Independent Programmers
A+ Educational Partner Program
GSS Government Support Services
Enterprise Partner Program
Modular Design Strategy
Energy Saving
Training
Products Integration
Online Services
Services for Resellers
Sales Representatives Network
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Government Applications
Threats
Other Competitors

Custom Solutions, Inc
Introduction
Products
HomeVision
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Awards
Web based Control
Mailing Group
Weaknesses
Weak Website
Lack of Patents
Lack of Partners
Poor Distribution Network
Opportunities
Web based Control
Supporting New Technologies
Threats
Other Competitors
Partnerships between Competitors

Promwad
Overview
History
Products
Smart Home Board
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Partners
Partnership with Itransition Software Company
Partnership with IntelIntel Corporation Company
Partnership with Analog Devices Company
Utilizing Open Technologies
Weaknesses
Lack of Online Services
Lack of Developers Forum
Opportunities
Open Technologies
Threats
Slow Home Automation Production Line
Other Competitors

Figures

Figure 1 Home Theater.
Figure 2 Data Projector.
Figure 3 Speakers.
Figure 4 Remote Control.
Figure 5 HDTV.
Figure 6 Blu ray Disc.
Figure 7 Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Figure 8 Whole House Audio.
Figure 9 House Audio Volume Control.
Figure 10 House Audio Control Panel.
Figure 11 Video Distribution Control.
Figure 12 Lighting Control Unit.
Figure 13 Lighting Control Unit.
Figure 14 Structured Wiring.
Figure 15 Central Control Panel.
Figure 16 Intercom..
Figure 17 Traditional Intercom..
Figure 18 Security Alarm Components.
Figure 19 Surveillance System..
Figure 20 Security Alarm Components.
Figure 21 Security Alarm Panel.
Figure 22 Surveillance Camera.
Figure 23 Surveillance Camera.
Figure 24 Surveillance Camer.
Figure 25 Surveillance Camera.
Figure 26 Lutron Solina? Dimmer.
Figure 27 Lutron Lyneo? Dimmer.
Figure 28 Lutron Rania? Dimmer.
Figure 29 Lutron Rania IR? Dimmer.
Figure 30 Lutron Wiring Accessories | WallPlates.
Figure 31 Lutron GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi Scene Preset Dimming Controls.
Figure 32 Lutron GRAFIK IntegraleTM
Figure 33 Control4 Wireless Dimmer
Figure 34 Control4 Wireless Switch
Figure 35 Control4 Wireless Outlet Dimmer
Figure 36 Control4 Wireless Outlet Switch
Figure 37 Control4 5.25", 6.5" and 8" In ceiling Speakers
Figure 38 Control4 6.5" and 8" In ceiling Stereo Speakers
Figure 39 Control4 6.5" and 8" In wall Speakers
Figure 40 Control4 Wireless Thermostat
Figure 41 7" POE, Wall Mount Touch Screen
Figure 42 Control4 Wireless Touch Screen Version 2
Figure 43 Ethernet 10.5" Wall Mount Touch Screen
Figure 44 Control4  Wireless Mini Touch Screen
Figure 45 Control4 Ethernet Mini Touch Screen
Figure 46 Control4  Home Controller HC 300
Figure 47 Control4 Home Controller HC 500
Figure 48 Control4  Home Controller HC 1000
Figure 49 4 Button Keyfob.
Figure 50 Home Theater System
Figure 51 Home Theater with Multi Room Music and Lighting
Figure 52 Home Theater with Multi Room Music, Lighting and Climate Control
Figure 53 HomeVision