為了能達到控制家電的目的,一理想家電控制系統應可經由網際網路控制遠端的家電用品,達到保全與節約能源的目的,並讓使用者可隨心所欲掌握即時狀況。本研究以LonWorks開放式網路為基礎,開發一可透過網際網路操控之智慧型家電控制系統,其優點在不改變原有系統的控制方式下,有效率而智慧化地使各控制單元整合於網路中,增進系統彈性並降低功能擴充成本與操作複雜度,更具有高可靠度與擴充性。本文描述網路可操作式智慧型家電系統的整體系統架構,說明控制節點之設計與相關網路變數之設定,並描述與網際網路結合之方法,再透過監控管理的設備來達到遠端監控之目標。
We describe the development of a network-operable intelligent appliance control system. The system is based on an open network standard, the LonWorks, and has such distinctive features as improved efficiency, low cost, ease of operation, high reliability and expandability, and interoperability. It allows control to take place remotely from anywhere, anytime over the network. We adopt a bottom-up modular approach, starting with the design of control nodes and correct settings of network variables, followed by system integration via proper network configurations. Tools that facilitate the design and integration processes are also examined. Through the effort, we hope to help achieve the goal of a pervasive infranet.