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NetHome "wireless" apartment media usage measurement system using building Intranet / Internet data storage and information exchange with rental billing system by file transfer NetHome is based on an embedded computer, Dallas Semiconductor, programmed for measurement of electricity, heating, warm- and cold water in one apartment and display the actual consumption together with building average values on a website. Building management are receiving information over each and every apartment together with total consumption and actual readings from suppliers delivered resources. Continues information on media consumption over the apartment website and by the monthly rental bill will create new customer behaviors on electricity, heating and especial on warm- and cold water. Jointly order of electricity by one common meter will drastically reduce fixed cost Operators panel Usage presentation on a apartment Website can be reached by any terminal holding a Web browser as a Home PC or a mobile phone. Newer the less the most important operators console is the monthly rental bill presenting the apartment usage together with building average values.
Electrical installation NetHome is to be installed beside the apartment electrical board, the mains are to be run true its electrical meter, be powered by a 2 Amp fuse and be connected to the building LAN. A room temperature sensor is installed in each room and a flow sensor for warm- and cold water. Temperature sensors and flow sensors are connected to NetHome by radio transmitters reducing installation cost and malfunction.
Profitability Individual measurement of energy and water usage on each apartment is a highly profitable service and creating freedom of choise and basic needs for a qualitative living. Investment in a building bradband connection should be done to reduce installation cost and include services as Internet connection, broadband telephony, broadband TV and future broadband based services.
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Last modified: 02/23/04 |
