[April 25, 2013] Home Controls Interoperability: Step by Step Tweet Apr 25, 2013 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Home Controls Interoperability: Step by Step" report to their offering. This report evaluates interoperability from the perspective of home control and monitoring applications. It addresses the ideal user experience; what technology needs to be in place to fully deliver that user experience; the current state of interoperability between home area network technologies and cloud based solutions and how those technologies will evolve over time. Key Topics Covered: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Key Questions & Issues Addressed 1.2 Scope 1.3 Company Profiles 1.4 Interoperability Overview 2.0 Interoperability Challenges 2.1 Challenge: Bridging Different Home Area Networks 2.2 Challenge: Bridging to the Cloud 2.3 Challenge: Integrating Apps 2.4 Challenge: Integrating Platforms and Connected Products 3.0 Home Area Network Technology 3.1 Z-Wave 3.2 ZigBee 3.3 IEEE 802.15.4, 15.4e, 6LowPAN 3.4 DECT ULE 3.5 Low Power Wi-Fi 3.6 Proprietary Networks 3.7 Market Dynamics 4.0 Gateway Interoperability 4.1 Gateway Evolution 4.2 Home Gateway Initiative 4.3 OSGI 5.0 Service Layer Interoperability 6.0 Application Interoperability 6.1 Home Entertainment Standards 6.2 Energy Standards 6.3 Appliance Standards 6.4 Home Controls Standards 7.0 Home Control Platforms 7.1 AlertMe 7.2 Alarm.com 7.3 iControl 7.4 Qivicon 8.0 Internet of Things: A Technology Roadmap 8.1 Infrastructure Technologies 8.2 Interoperability Technologies 8.3 Artificial Intelligence Technologies 9.0 Business Issues 9.1 OEM Connected Home Strategy 9.2 Service Provider Connected Home Strategy 9.3 Consumer Perspective 9.4 Retailer Perspective 9.5 Business Challenges and Opportunities 10.0 Conclusion 11.0 Notes on Methodology 11.1 Data Sources Index Companies Mentioned - AlertMe - Alarm.com - iControl - Qivicon For more information visit Research and Markets About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: Research and Markets, Laura Wood, Senior Manager. [email protected] Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 Sector: Computing and Technology (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/categories.asp cat_id=4&campaign_id=mz73mv) ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.com on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]