Konnexsim is a middleware solution that enables unified remote control of devices using powerline communications and cellphones, integrating technologies like Bluetooth and SMS for secure command transfer. It features a Linux gateway with components such as an embedded web server and supports both unicast and multicast message delivery. The technology promotes energy management through enhanced security, reduced power consumption, and allows for remote access to building functions, positioning itself as a key player in the smart building market.

1. KonnexSIMKonnexSIM
The middleware between SIM Cellphones
and powerline communications
By Yiannis Hatzopoulos
Electrical Engineer
SES Ltd – yhat@ses-ltd.gr
Unified remote
control with
a cellphone using
the powerline
infrastructure

2. Bluetooth
TCP/IP
SMS
Encrypted +
XML/SOAP
commands

3. Frequency shift keying over the powerlines is used to transfer information bits
KonnexSIM
Gateway
Controlled
devices

4. KonnexSIM Linux GatewayKonnexSIM Linux Gateway
functional componentsfunctional components
~220V AC
SMS Port
Embedded Web server
RS232 Serial interface
Powerline modem
Java
Virtual
Machine
BlueTooth
XML
Controlled
Device
Powerline
modem
Controlled
Device
Powerline
modem
Internet

5. Packet structure
Gateway
Powerline
modem
Controlled
Device
Powerline
modem
220V
Controlled
Device
Powerline
modem
Digital signal processing of data
on the powerlines

6. Unicast and multicast control message delivery over the powerlines

7. Basic benefits
Enhanced security
Power consumption reduction
Tax incentives for energy management.
Enhanced comfort zoning in buildings
Standardized components used
Teleadministration
Remote access to all functions in a building
from an ordinary SIM cellphone
The most efficient way to introduce
smartness to existing buildings
Major and big players in this extending market
- the wave of the future
Converging
technologies
to increase the
value proposition
●Mobile
●Wireless
●Powerline comms
●Adsl internet