This document discusses the potential for using OSGi in consumer electronics and home networks. It outlines how OSGi could enable devices in the home to communicate and be controlled over a common network infrastructure. This would allow for new integrated services across devices from different manufacturers. The document describes examples of home automation networks using different communication technologies. It argues that a standardization is needed for interoperability and that OSGi could provide this standardization at the service layer. Some early markets that may adopt these new integrated home networks include elderly care facilities and high-end new apartments.

1. OSGi in Consumer Electronics and Connected Homes
Mark B.M. Ossel, Vice-President & GM Echelon
Europe, Middle East & Africa
22.10.03
SecurityLighting HVAC Utility Meter
TV DVDA/V
PC ScannerPC Printer
Internet

2. Echelon?
Echelon is a networking infrastructure company
World leader for open control networks;
the inventor of LonWorks: the defacto standard
Provides open standards-based hardware and
software products; Processors, Transceivers,
Internetgateways, network-management software.
Recognized leader on narrow band powerline
Enables everyday devices to be made “smart” and to
communicate with one another and the Internet

3. Service Creators
&
Content Providers
Energy
Meter
PCs
TVs
Telephones
Security
Sensors
Consumer
Electronics
Household
Appliances
Service
Aggregator
&
Gateway
Administrator
Entertainment
Home Security
Energy Management
Appliance Control
Communications
Custom Information
Lighting Control
Irrigation Control
TBD…
Home
Network
Embedded
Services
Gateway
Service
Provider
Internet
Mobile cellular
or satellite link
Services
Gateway

4. Home Automation, home networking: it is not easy..
Services Infrastructure ProvisionNetwork Management
Service
Provision
Service
Aggregation
WAN Gateway LAN
End point
devices
Back
Office
Services
Gateway
Operations
Service
Co. 2
Service
Co. 3
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Operations
Service
Aggregator
Data routing
and
processing
Service
Co. 1
Gateway
LANLAN
You need it all:
consumer devices, network provider, servicesproviders,
logistics, service, billing,
and
consumers Mass market
Upfront investment
accenture
COMPLEX

5. The old business model… is fading away
Copper
COAX
Power Line
Dial
Dial or BB
TELCO
Cable Co.
Utility
Security Co.
Internet
Portals
Telephone
& Internet
Television
& Internet
Information &
Energy Mgmt
Surveillance
Internet

6. Economic, market, technological discontinuities drive change,
create opportunities
Economic issues
High construction costs and shareholder concerns force
better utilization of existing generating and distribution
systems, equitable pricing based on usage and cost
Market changes
Competition puts downward pressure on prices/margins,
threatens market share and customer loyalty, drives
consolidation
Opens possibilities for high margin, fast growth unregulated
businesses
Technological innovation
Drives the integration of networks – telephony, internet,
control, data, video – and increases availability of Internet
connections
Price of electronics opens new markets
Utility
Telco
Cable
IT
Real-
Estate
White-
Goods

7. Ease of use
Integration

8. Service Provider
(ISP, Telco, Cable, Wireless,
Utility)
ValueValue--AddedAdded
ServicesServices
Home Gateway
• Energy management &
Metering
• Appliance monitoring &
diagnostics
• Security
• Patient & elderly
monitoring
. . . .
Service provider /aggregator delivers
value-added services
Video/audioVideo/audio
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9. Networked energy services
“A Band”
Power LineManagement Center with
Echelon Services Platform
IP
Transform the Power Grid into an Intelligent Services
Delivery Platform: service aggregator
Data
Concentrator
Meter
“C Band”
Power Line
Value-added in-home services over the same
infrastructure
Low Cost A to C
Band Gateway

10. You need a standard….
for communication
& interoperability
= LonWorks
White goods
Heaters and air conditioners
Lights
Pumps and motors
Electricity meters
Security systems
Train brakes
Gates and garage doors
Conveyor belts
Medical alarms
Window shades
Elevators
Etc.etc.
Meaning of
data
defined
world wide:
interoperability
LONMARK

11. Korea – Rinnai Gas Appliances
ADSL
Modem
INTERNET
PLC
Module
PLC
Module
WAN
Wireless
LAN
Web PAD
PC
Access
Point
Notebook
IP Phone
PDA
PC Mobile
RinnaiRinnai
Service CenterService Center
Management
Server
Internet
Gas Oven Range
Dynamic
IP
Internet
Gas Boiler
Private
IP
Gateway
Powerline
Communication

12. INTERNET
ADSL / Cable / LAN
Internet
Refrigerator
Wireless
LAN
Attachable
Web PAD
Access
Point
Air Conditioner
Microwave Oven
Washer
Gateway
PC
SamsungSamsung
Service CenterService Center
Management
Server
PDA
PC
Mobile
Korea – Samsung Kitchen Appliances
Powerline
Communication

13. Ethernet 10Mbps
Internet
Temp. Controller
Heating
Access
Prevention of
disasters
Ventilation
Air-
conditioning
Intrusion
Alarm
Fire Alarm
Gas Valve
Ventilation
Machine
Multi Air-
conditioner
i-HAS Server
H/N
Controller
Mokdong Chereville 1: a building with 39 stories above ground and 5 beneath ground level. 312 households.
Mokdong Chereville 2: a building with 24 stories above ground and 5 beneath ground level. 170 households.
Gateway
MokdongMokdong CherevilleChereville APTAPT
Korea – Samsung – Mokdong Chereville

14. China - ShenYang
493 homes under construction today
1.Web Pad
2.Finger Print
Security(Door Phone)
3. Gas Control
4. Lighting
5. Blind

15. Hogar.es
Corporate systems (provision,
activation, billing, failure
management, etc.)
Automatization network
Entertainment Network
Data Network
Residential
Consumers
Gatewaymanagementinterface
Servicesaggregationinterface
Corporative systems interface
Service
Providers
UNED
University/
Telefonica
Hospital
Clínico San
Carlos I
/Telefonica
Telefónica
Services:
Home Care
E-learning
Surveillance,
Multimedia,
Information
...
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Service Aggregator
Telefònica - Architecture

16. Services hogar-es
Home AutomationHome Automation
SurveillanceSurveillance
White AppliancesWhite Appliances
ManagementManagement
Energy ManagementEnergy Management
Device ControlDevice Control
TeleassistanceTeleassistance-- TelecareTelecare
Patient AgendaPatient Agenda
Remote measurement of vitalRemote measurement of vital
signssigns
Communications withCommunications with
hospital premiseshospital premises
ee--LearningLearning
Information servicesInformation services
Fast Internet AccessFast Internet Access
LAN at home / SharingLAN at home / Sharing
devicesdevices
Security issuesSecurity issues
EntertainmentEntertainment
OnOn--line gamesline games
Audio&VideoAudio&Video streamingstreaming
Residential Service PortalResidential Service Portal
Web, MailWeb, Mail
Familiar applicationsFamiliar applications
(familiar accounting, agenda,(familiar accounting, agenda,
alerts... )alerts... )
Automation,Automation, TelebankingTelebanking,,
Telemedicine,Telemedicine, TeleworkingTeleworking......
Entertainment (onEntertainment (on--lineline
games for children, TVgames for children, TV
distribution at home... )distribution at home... )

17. Trends
Service provider based model
Network provider become Service aggregators
Country depending: Utilities, Telco, Cable
Standards
Standardization on infrastructure; no new wires
Compete on services
OSGi service platform
Business case
Sponsored offers
Energy management driven
Devices available ?
Intelligent “ready” devices for consumer market
Whitegoods, boilers, security systems, etc.

18. Which markets
take off first?
Home trials
Driven by marketing & sales, not R&D !
Combined with other services
Telco add value to ASDL offer
Utility AMR, expending services
First markets
Elderly homes, “care” market
High end new apartments, extended service offer
The quick way: focus on device management
Use existing technology
LonWorks
OSGi gateway
Low-cost entry level

19. Questions?