SR71 Object-oriented graphical user interface for housekeeping applications (2007)

This report describes the design and development of an object-oriented model for the home automation domain. The model developed will allow the integration of information and technologies required in the operation of an intelligent home.

Object-oriented technology makes graphical user interface (GUI) programming much easier. The complexity of GUI codes is already encapsulated in an application framework. The result is an increase in productivity.

The design of appliance control and automation is based on the concept of treating each appliance as an object. The representation has been realised with powerful object-oriented programming and real-time interaction between the computer and the home communications network. The result is an innovative user interface allowing the users of the system to interact with appliances on the computer screen.