Mobile Networks as Secure and Reliable Communication Platform for Smart Home
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Dr. Jiri Hosek presented on using mobile networks and the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) as a secure and reliable communication platform for smart home devices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The presentation discussed using IMS and the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) as a remote access platform for IoT that provides quality of service, security, and remote device management without new infrastructure. It also described a proof-of-concept smart home gateway that acts as a central connection hub and service enabler to integrate different smart home systems and interface with IMS/SIP for remote access and management.
Mobile Networks as Secure and Reliable Communication Platform for Smart Home
- 1. Mobile Networks as Secure and Reliable Communication Platform for Smart Home Presented by Dr. Jiri Hosek Brno University of Technology Czech Republic Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015 SyMPHOnY
- 2. Agenda • Benefits of telecommunication networks as key platform for IoT • IMS / SIP-Simple as remote access platform for IoT • Smart home gateway: A central point of service interaction • SyMPHOnY: proof-of-concept project • Conclusion / questions 2 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 3. Common Trends in Mobile Networks and IoT Domains • Most telco markets are challenging and searching for new business opportunities. • Massive investments into 4G deployment including IP Multimedia Subsytem (IMS) as an embedded part. • Number of connected devices grows exponentially which is putting unprecedented load on cellular infrastructure. • Reliability, Security and Privacy are the key requirements of any mobile and / or IoT service. • Customers are constantly asking for device- and technology- independent ubiquitous connectivity with high user experience. Mobile ecosystems are ready to become the key communication platform and service enabler for IoT / M2M. 3 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 4. Telco Networks as Service Enabler for IoT • Telecommunication networks as base infrastructure providing: • Quality of Service (QoS) • Data security and privacy • Remote device management • Minimal investment, because no new infrastructure / technology / protocol is needed. • End-user friendly, because no new end devices are necessary. 4 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 5. IMS / SIP-Simple as Remote Access Platform for IoT • IMS is providing all the required standards, security and dedicated communication service frameworks for universal remote access methods. • IMS is connecting everything and enabling services! • Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) can be easily utilized as remote IoT / M2M protocol. • SIP payload as transportation container for any IoT data. • JSON-formated user data inside. • Comparable with other “well-recognized” IoT procotols like CoAP or MQTT. • Instant messaging and presence features assure permanent information sharing. • IMS/SIP platform can be utilized as a key communication platform for smart home domain. 5 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 6. Smart Home: Platform Provider-centric Approach • From building blocks providing to ecosystem interworking. • Smart Home Gateway as connection hub & service enabler. • Easy remote device configuration and management. 6 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 7. Smart Home Gateway: Multi-purpose Device • Smart Home Gateway (SH-GW) provides continuous broadband connectivity, QoS and software applications to the home. • Hub of the home network • It delivers services to, and from, an increasing number of end devices in the customer environment across different access technologies. • Managed point of service presence • SH-GW has to deal with variety of home automation and smart home services: • Home energy management • Social media interaction • Connected storage • Multi device media streaming • Key part of the platform provider centric approach! 7 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 8. Smart Home Gateway: Main Challenges and Motivation • Many “solid / closed” smart home and home automation systems running in parallel. • High need for an integration platform. • Well defined and universal API between applications, smart home devices and cloud devices is needed. • Too many smart home (wireless) interfaces / standards out there. • SH-GW running as fully modular SW platform is crucial. • SH-GW to be ready for Network Function Virtualization (NFV/vCPE). • Do not underestimate the processing power. 8 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 9. SyMPHOnY: Smart Multi-Purpose Home Gateway • Proof-of-concept project jointly realized by Brno University of Technology and Telekom Austria Group. • SH-GW as a universal integration platform acting as orchestrator for different smart home systems, sensors and actuators. • Utilizing (not changing) HW platforms of already deployed IP residential gateways. • SW as a middleware application • OSGi-compliant modular design • Hook on already working standards and recommendations. • HGI, UPnP, OMS, DLNA, etc. • IMS / SIP-Simple as primary remote connector. • Completely open-source solution. • Providing end users with a possibility for future extension • Open for any 3rd party application • All source codes available on GitHub • Easily portable to other industrial communication platforms. • Linux-based solution (OpenWRT, Ubuntu Linux) • Remote configuration via TR-69. 9 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015 Source: Wikipedia.org
- 10. SyMPHOnY: Implemented Use Cases • Alarm Systems • Receive and process alarm events via FXS interface and forward them as SIP messages. • Smart Metering • Electricity • Water • Solar energy • Environment (temperature, humidity) • Home / Entertainment Lighting System • Philips Hue Bulbs system • Home multimedia framework • UPnP / DLNA Push stream of actual information from SH-GW to SmartTV • Home automation • KNX building control system 10 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 11. SyMPHOnY: Data Processing and User Interfaces • All data received, processed and stored in local DB running on SH-GW • Data stored in JSON format. • Definition of several archives used to for storing data with various periods and resolutions. • Consolidation function implemented to minimize the database size. • Energy Dashboard web interface • All actual information about smart home including figures, reference rankings and configuration interface. • Mobile end-user interface • Native application for smartphones (Android, iOS) • DLNA stream on SmartTV • UPnP Discovery + DLNA Push features • Smart home overview • Critical events 11 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 12. Conclusions • IMS / SIP-Simple as approved secure and reliable remote connector for smart home. • Already deployed technology providing cost-effective smart home service platform. • SIP-Simple as equivalent IoT protocol. • Should not be overlooked during the development of smart home services and platforms. • Brings the benefits of telcos closer to the IoT domain. • SyMPHOnY project • Successfully approved IMS/SIP-Simple as solid communication platform for IoT. • Demonstrated how telecommunication operators can step into the Smart home area. • What about to develop SIP remote connector for AllJoyn? 12 SyMPHOnYMobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015
- 13. Thank you! Any questions? hosek@feec.vutbr.cz Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, 4. 3. 2015 13 SyMPHOnY