Introduction

Ben Green

Managing Director

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IP Convergence and Control

• 10 Years Industry Experience

• 2006 My Remote

• 2010 Push Controls

Introduction

IP Convergence and Control

• What is it?

• Standards

• Why is it important

• The evolution

• How it works

• The future

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What is IP Convergence and Control?

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• What does IP Convergence and Control mean?

• IP stands for Internet Protocol

• Control:o If convergence is the concept then control is the physical

reality

• Convergence: o The concept of merging many technology & systemsInto one simplified solutiono Integration, Interoperability, Connected Home

o The standard for internet communicationso Most common Protocol for a computer network

The Emergence of IP within HAN as a Standard

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• There are many standards within Home Area Network (HAN)

• IP is not only the standard, it’s the most common within HAN

o Proven by research companies, such as Technical Evaluation

Group

• So what is Protocol?o Set of rules governing the standard of communication between

digital devices, think of it like languages

• IP networks act as a common platform for all HAN devices to intercommunicate

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• What are some of the standards and protocols?

Associated Communication Protocols within these Markets

o IP is not here to replace proprietary device protocolo IP is here to provide the most accessible protocol for HAN

convergence

The Evolution of the HAN Convergence

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• In 2011 for the first time Home Automation is affordableo In the spot light, why?

• This wasn’t always so…where were we in 2000?o Single serving hardware – TV was just a TVo Smaller industry proprietary automation hardware

• What about 5 Years ago, 2006?o IP hardware was being released, Blu-ray and other multimedia

deviceso Automation still niche, 5” touch screens RRP $5,000+o Acceleration of all technologies within the home

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• 2010 and beyond - THE GAME CHANGEDo Enter the affordable touch screen era!o 500,000+ Android touch screens activated P/Do 300,000 iPhones activated P/Do June 2011, iPad sales 25milliono Accepted Technology – the control is already in consumers

hands

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The Evolution of the HAN Convergence

An Overview of the Convergence Market with the HAN

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• What markets within the HAN are involved with IP Convergence?

5 main categories immerge

1. Home Control:o Lighting Systemso Climate and HVACo Motorized curtains and blindso Smart Applianceso Pools, Spas and Irrigation

2. Entertainment:o Audio Visual equipmento Multi-zone and Matrix switched dependent systems

An Overview of the Convergence Market with the HAN

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3. Energy Management:o Monitoring of energy consumption in the homeo Driven by the smart meter and smart grid market

4. Security:o Fully integrated security and alarm systemso IP camera’s and home monitoringo Access Control

5. Healthcare:o Newest industry that is yet to be capitalised ono Aging population – large market potentialo Focus on medical and monitoring systems and assisted care

technologies

The Need to Combine Different Standards into one Converged Solution

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• Convergence is all about the interoperability of HAN devices

• So many devices, how can a consumer understand it all?o 5 Years ago the average home had only 3-5 remoteso Now, the average home has more remotes and complex

technology that requires a standardised control solution

How Does an IP Control System Work?

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• Tying all HAN devices together via a Control System• How does a IP Control Solution work?

How Does an IP Control System Work?

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• Remote system management through IP Convergence

Key Factors when considering a Control Solution

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• Weighing up the benefits of IP Control Solution• Cost:

o Hardware costs – Established infrastructure and touch screens o Installation – One cable for Internet and controlo Upgrade cost – IP devices are designed for software updates

• Performance:o Large number IP devices supported on networko Performance of iDevice harnessed for control processing

• Interoperability:o Extended control for a Lifestyle choiceo Remote access made possible via IP connectivityo An IP control solution allows the best standards to be used for the

best solution

Overview of Growth in HAN and IP Convergence

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• Is this a growth industry?• Let’s break this down into 3 main categories:

1. Growth 2. Price

3. Consumer Satisfaction

• Growth:o In 2010, globally, 550,000 home automation systems where

deployedo By 2016 the market is set to expand to 12.3 million annual

deployments globallyo This enormous growth is thanks to IP Convergence and the

various markets within HAN being globally supported

Overview of Growth in HAN and IP Convergence

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• Price – How much are consumers willing to pay?o 2010 the following statistics emerged from ABI research:o 5% of automation deployed $25,000+o 72% of deployments between < $1,000 to $10,000

• Aim for this lower to mid marketo Lower cost control solutions utilising consumers iDeviceso Upgrade factor, pay less now and expand when needed

• Customer Satisfaction – Are consumers happy?o 82% ‘Extremely satisfied’ to ‘Very Satisfied’o Previously a Niche marketo It’s a main stream market now!o Industry to leverage expertise

What is Required in Moving Forward

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• Drivers and Control Hardwareo When devices are connected to a HAN they are not automatically

able to communicateo Drivers are the essential bridge between a control solution and a device on the HAN

• IP Convergence hinges on API (Application Programming Interface) being released by manufactures to assist in development

• Drivers are created byo First party in house developmento Third party developers

• Better access to resources results in greater connectivity

Future Trends - Summary

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• What does the future hold for IP Convergence and Control?

EnergyManagement

HomeControl

Security Healthcare Entertainment

• IP convergence is the vehicle and control is the endgame

• Unlike VHS vs BETA, Blu-ray vs HDDVD, IP Convergence is not a battle for one winner. As the name suggests, Convergence is about is about devices working in harmony within the Connected Home

References

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• NSMP Business – White Paper on National Smart Metering Program

Dr Martin Gill 16 May 2011

• ABI Research – White Paper Home Automation and Monitoring

Published Q2 2011

• Wikipedia for hardware sales references posted by manufactures

• DSP Group – Home Automation White Paper – 2011

Dr. Assaf Shappir, Raz Kivelevich-Carmi, Dr. Haim Kupershmidt