INDEX

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Chapter 1: Introduction 02
1.1 About the Project 04
1.2 About the Elective 04
1.3 Design Parameter 04
1.4 Codes and Standards 04
1.5 Scope 06
1.6 Design selection criteria 06
Chapter 2: Home Automation Systems and Applications 07
2.1 Types of Home Automation Systems 08
2.1.1. Power Line Home Automation System 08
2.1.2. Wired Home Automation System 08
2.1.3. Wireless Home Automation System 09
2.2 System requirements/ specifications 09
2.3 Block diagram of Home Automation System 10
2.4 Wiring diagram of Home Automation System 11
2.5 Applications 11
2.5.1. Assistive Technology 11
2.5.2. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) 12
2.5.3. Telecare 13
Chapter 3: Drawings of Dementia Village 14
3.1. Ground Floor Plan 15
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About the Project
Dementia is a brain dysfunction that leads to gradual memory loss and restrictions of daily
activities. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. As our population ages,
the number of dementia cases increase, and the need for long term care settings rises.
In India, the current capacity of care centers and support organizations fall short when compared
to the dire need. Lack of such special care facilities forces people to enroll patients with
dementia in old age homes which are not specialised in the field of dementia.

1.2 About the Elective

Physiological changes in the eye mean that the capacity to see steadily deteriorates from a young
age. By the time people are about 75 years old they need twice as much light as normal lighting
standards recommend, and nearly four times as much as a 20 year old, in order to see
satisfactorily. The two implications for care environments are that twice the ‘normal’ light is
required, and that the lighting level in spaces should be set by someone who is of mature years.
Good lighting is perhaps the most important, and least understood, design element required to
provide supportive environments for all older adults. It is essential to maximize independence,
quality of life, health, wellness and safety.

1.3 Design Parameter

The control of artificial lighting by occupation and movement sensors, time-switches and
daylight switches must be carefully thought through in order to minimize electricity costs.
The system can be set up to automatically perform tasks based on user activity, such as turning
on the lights or adjusting room temperature when the user enters specified areas.

1.4 Codes and Standards

It is required to follow all relevant Indian & International codes as per latest amendments.
However, in particular following codes may be followed:

1. Local Bye-Laws
2. National Building Code (NBC)-2016
3. National Electrical Code (NEC)- 2011
4. Indian Electricity Rules (IER)
5. Indian Electricity Act (IEA)- 2007
6. IEC Standards
7. Indian Standards (IS)
In addition to the requirements mentioned in the relevant standards above it is required that best
engineering practices shall be followed.

IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) recommendations

Recommendations for Dementia Patients

1.5 Scope
The purpose of this report is to summarize the codes and standards, and standard design criteria
and practices that will be used during the project. The general electrical design criteria defined
herein form the basis of the design for the electrical components and systems of the project.

1.6 Design selection criteria

For the disabled, automation systems give them opportunity for independence, providing
emergency assistance systems, security features, fall prevention, automated timers, and alerts,
also allowing monitoring from family members via an internet connection.