Publication Date
12-9-2017
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Zinger, Donald S.
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Electrical Engineering
Abstract
Home automation is rapidly growing at present. People need comfort and convenience. In this paper, I give an overview of the home automation through power line communication (PLC) technology. This paper presents an overview of the research, methods, applications, standards and some of the critical features of the power line communication. Powerline communication is one of the most emerging home network technology that allows consumers to use their already existing powerline wires to connect home appliances to each other and the Internet. By using power lines, it the most innovative way to home automation, reducing the congested wifi devices and external cables.
Recommended Citation
Shah, Sagar V., "Home Control and Monitoring" (2017). Honors Capstones. 610.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/610
Extent
18 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
