An RF network combiner towards a wireless multi-communication system for smart households

A new multi-protocol wireless measurement system applicable for smart households is presented in this paper. The system is based on a multi-standard wireless concept that by employing so-called RF network combiner can offer the interoperability of several protocols/networks. The main goal is monitoring several different parameters and processes by utilizing a multiplex oriented management software that might be useful in reduction of the size and the total power consumption for monitoring devices in smart households. Therefore, the measurement module is equipped with a microcontroller with RF module for ZigBee PRO, ANT+ or BlueTooth LE networks. Measured parameters are sent through a wireless network to an acquisition point (the RF combiner), which collects the data and transfers it to a database server. Here, the data is stored and can be accessed remotely via internet. Through this network, user can view live data as well as history of the measurement stored in the database server.