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such as multimedia and entertainment features. However, these services play an important role in
domestic life, consequently there are many HA systems that provide a wide range of these services.
In general, there are some main functionalities provided by HA:
Window-
surveillance
Alarm sensor
Appliance-
management
Motion
sensor
Presence
simulation
Heating -
control
Single room
control
Lighting
control
Failure
indication
Garage door
surveillance
Room
ventilation
Shutter-
control
Figure 2.1.: Possible applications at home. (Adopted from: http://www.lingg-janke.de/
uploads/pics/eib-system-viele-funktionen.jpg
Lighting: Lights can be dimmed and switched on or off, either on demand or automatically. On
entering a room, all lights can be switched on, thus the entering person does not have to
search for the light switch first.
HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning): Regulated heating makes it possible to
down-regulate heaters, if a window is opened. Together with automatic air ventilation,
each room can be tempered and aerated individually. If the sun shines directly into a room,
the shutters can be closed and ventilation can take away the additional heat.
Multimedia: Integrating multimedia allows the system to lower music volume, if the bell rings or
someone calls you. Turning on the TV can dim all lights to a pleasant level in the evening
and switch automatically to your favourite channel.
Security: Different surveillance devices can record if someone unknown enters the property and
tries to break into the house. Lights can be switched on in order to illuminate the intruder
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