HomeWeb: An application framework for Web-based smart homes

Andreas Kamilaris, Vlad Trifa, Andreas Pitsillides

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Abstract

Household appliances are being equipped with embedded micro-controllers and wireless transceivers, offering smart behavior. These augmented appliances form wireless networks and transform residential areas into smart homes. Advancements such as the effective penetration of the Internet in embedded computing and the promising practice of the Web of Things, allow the realization of Web-oriented smart homes. In a previous work, we developed a Web-based application framework for smart homes, supporting concurrent interaction from multiple family members. In this paper, we improve the functionality of our system by including a 6LoWPAN-based wireless sensor network inside the home environment, addressing issues such as device discovery and service description. Web techniques such as HTTP caching and push messaging, facilitate the efficient operation of a fully Web-based smart home. Through a technical evaluation, we show the benefits of directly Web-enabling embedded sensors in terms of performance and energy conservation. The development of a Web-based graphical application abstracts home automation procedure for typical residents.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 18th International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2011
Pages134-139
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 18th International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2011 - Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Duration: 8 May 201111 May 2011

Publication series

Name2011 18th International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2011

Conference

Conference2011 18th International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2011
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityAyia Napa
Period8/05/1111/05/11

Keywords

  • IPv6
  • REST
  • Smart Home
  • Web Caching
  • Web of Things
  • Wireless Sensor Networks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Communication

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