An Interactive and Efficient Voice Processing For Home Automation System

Home networking has evolved from linked personal computers to a more complex system that encompasses advanced security and automation applications. Once just reserved for high-end luxury homes, home networks are now a regular feature in residences. These networks allow users to consolidate heating, air conditioning, lighting, appliances, entertainment, intercom, telecommunication, surveillance and security systems into an easy-to-operate unified network. Interactive applications operated by voice recognition, for example integrated door security systems and the ability to control home appliances, are key features of home automation networks. This interactive capability depends on high-quality voice processing technology, including acoustic echo cancellation, low signal distortion and noise reduction techniques. A home automation system must also be scalable to allow future evolution, flexible to support field upgrades, interactive, easy-to-use, costefficient and reliable. This article introduces some of the voice quality performance issues and design challenges unique to home automation systems. It will discuss home automation network applications that rely on voice processing, and examine some of the critical features and functionality that can help ease design complexity and cost to deliver enhanced performance