A generic model for smart house remote control systems with software and hardware simulators

In this paper, a generic model for smart house remote control systems is proposed, implemented and tested using the software and hardware simulators presented with it. Smart house systems currently available lack a generic model for neither supporting different remote control modules nor standard testing beds. The comprehensive model presented in this paper supports both web and mobile remote access along with hardware and software simulator for testing and parameter estimation before actually building the house. Scenarios can be defined both in the system and simulator to test the long-term effects of different automation schemes, while supporting manual simulation speed control. With the proposed model in use, the analysts no longer need to rely on a physical house to analyze and design economic plans; leading to highly reduced design costs and time consumption.