“Home
Automation Market to Witness Robust Growth and Reach $2.4
Billion by 2010” According to New Report by Global
Industry Analysts, Inc.(GIA).
Home automation is the residential extension of building
automation. It is the automation of the home, housework or
household activities to create a smart home or intelligent
home.
Home automation makes use of technology for centralized
control of lightings, motorized curtains, blinds,
air-conditioners and electrical appliances. Ideally it
should also integrates with other systems, such as security
system, CCTV, audio-video ( AV ) system, home entertainment
system, card access control system, garden watering system
and possibly pet feeding system to provide improved
convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security. Home
automation for elderly and disabled can provide increased
quality of life for persons who might otherwise require
caregivers or institutional care.
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