What are Zombee appliances?
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The Zombee server controls all the Zombee devices present in the system.
Every device has a type and a state value. Depending on its type, a
Zombee device supports a set of commands that can be applied to
the device, and signals a set of events. By default, the chosen
ZigBee integrated modules supplied by Texas Instruments came
equipped with a temperature sensor, which we integrated in our
system, such that any Zombee device can read the temperature
around its location.
For demonstration purpose, we defined two types of Zombee
devices, which we also refer as Zombee controllers: an ON/OFF
controller that is a two state device that can enable or disable
appliances to which it is connected and a switch controller, which
is a multi-state device that detects when an event is fired.
Zombee controllers are incorporated in user specific devices in the
form of a Zombee appliance. This measure was taken to provide a
more generic approach to the system, and it can be explained as
follows: a Zombee controller is a device that implements all
functionality required and provides terminals to which the
controlled object attaches. A Zombee appliance includes a
Zombee controller and the object that it controls. For example,
based on the Zombee controllers previously defined we can
enable the following appliances: an ON/OFF appliance which is
an electrically powered device whose main power supply can be
interrupted such as a lighting system or a power plug. Similarly, a
switch appliance is a generic switch that embeds a Zombee switch
controller such as a doorbell, an alarm clock, motion sensor or
smoke detector.
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Here are a few examples of Zombee appliances built out of regular devices and Zombee controllers:
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A door sensor is obtained by mounting a switch controller to a door frame. The switch sends events whenever the door opens or closes. A standard magnetic door sensor is connected to the Zombee switch.
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This is a standard alarm clock connected to another Zombee switch controller. The Zombee switch is seamlessly integrated into the alarm clock. Events are sent to the server whenever the alarm rings.
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This appliance integrates a Zombee switch into an infrared motion sensor. The Zombee switch is fully integrated into the sensor's case. Events are triggered when motion is detected and when the movement stops.
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Zombee on/off generic appliance
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This appliance controls an electrical socket, by turning on or off the power supply. In this way it can control the power supply to any device plugged-in into the socket.
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This demonstrates a simple lamp contolled by a Zombee on/off controller.
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This appliance demonstrates the integration of a Zombee device into a coffee machine. Depending on the integration level, several controlling functions can be supported.
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A Zombee fan appliance is obtained by connecting an on/off controller to a regular fan. Depending on the integration level, Zombee can controll the fan's speed, running duration or simply turn it on and off.
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