The smart home network is constantly improving with the implementation of integration technology, communication technology, interoperability, and wiring standards. It involves the operation, management, and application of integrated technology for all smart furniture, devices, and systems within the home network. Its technical characteristics are as follows:
1. Establish a smart home platform system through a home gateway and its system software
The home gateway is the core part of the smart home LAN, mainly responsible for the conversion and information sharing between various communication protocols within the home network, as well as the data exchange function with external communication networks. At the same time, the gateway is also responsible for the management and control of smart devices in the home.
2. Unified platform
Using computer technology, microelectronics technology, and communication technology, home intelligent terminals integrate all functions of home intelligence, enabling smart homes to be built on a unified platform. Firstly, achieve data exchange between the internal and external networks of the home; Secondly, it is necessary to ensure that the instructions transmitted through the network can be recognized as legitimate instructions, rather than illegal intrusion by "hackers". Therefore, home intelligent terminals are not only the transportation hub for home information, but also the "protector" of informationized households.
3. Interconnection with home appliances through external expansion modules
In order to achieve centralized and remote control functions for household appliances, the home intelligent gateway controls household appliances or lighting equipment through wired or wireless means, using specific communication protocols and external expansion modules.
4. Application of embedded systems
In the past, the vast majority of home intelligent terminals were controlled by microcontrollers. With the increase of new functions and the improvement of performance, the embedded operating system with greatly enhanced processing power and the control software program of the microcontroller have been adjusted accordingly, so as to organically integrate them into a complete embedded system.