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== KNX Android application
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* Institut / Division: Embedded Systems / AAT
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* Contact: Friedrich Praus
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* Author: Richard Isaacs, B.A.M.Sc.
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* Category: Master thesis
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* Keywords: KNX, Android, Calimero, ETS
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image:Android_KNX.jpg[Android goes KNX]
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=== Brief description
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This project describes the design and development of an Android App for interfacing of a KNX network. It presents an overview of the KNX operation and protocol, the tasks for creating a configuration network topology file, implementing the App, and designing the layout and operation of the graphical user interface. Finally, the test environment, equipment, and tools needed for the development and testing are reviewed.
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=== Abstract
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Homes are becoming "smarter" due to the installation of distributed electrical networks of micro-processors. These processors or fieldbus devices are used for controlling the comfort, safety, and security in and outside of a home. In addition to the standard touch screen control devices, newer types of user interface devices, frequently wireless, using smartphones, tablets, and PCs are available. This thesis describes the design and development of such a user interface application (App) executing on an Android smartphone for a KNX electrical network. After presenting an overview of the KNX operation and the protocol, the tasks for creating a configuration network topology file, implementing the App, and designing the layout and operation of the graphical user interface are described. Finally, the test environment, equipment, and tools needed for the development and testing are reviewed. This thesis proves that the configuration and operation of such an App for a home owner requires a certain level of understanding about KNX. The configuration data available for the App provides some level of control over the simpler electrical devices. |
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