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RING BASED HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM

The project, Ring based home automation system, aims at controlling the status of devices using series of missed calls made to a land phone. The system can either turn on or off any number of devices. Any device either electrical or electronic or both may be controlled, which makes the system ideal for offices or factories also. The mode of operation and the device itself is selected using missed calls only. Since no call is connected, there is no operational cost for the system baring the power losses. Three sets of missed calls must be made; the first one is for activating the system which also acts as a password for the system. The second set is for selecting the mode of operation and the third one is for selecting the device to be controlled. Even though automatic systems are common, it has not taken to a level to control simple operations such as controlling the electrical appliances of a home, but this system will be a difference. The system is cheapest and easiest automation solution for homes, offices, halls and perimeter areas.

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