Shenzhen Chengshengxing Technology Co., Ltd

2023

The Application of Sensors in Smart Home Design

Author: Cheng Shengxing Electronics

Intelligent technology is an indispensable part of many consumer electronic devices today. In the smart home market, more and more smart homes are adopting sensors in their design to achieve advanced sensing and control. The technologies of fuel rack position sensors, proximity sensors, liquid level sensors, and flow and speed control sensors are widely used in electrical appliances. In order to improve accuracy, reliability, and efficiency, modern smart home appliance designs require the installation of multiple sensors in each unit. What drives the application of sensors in the smart home industry. This article will first discuss four main factors, including the use of microprocessor control systems in smart home furniture design. Two examples of non-contact sensing technology and their impact on smart home appliance design.
There are four factors that affect the application of smart home sensors.
1. Consumers' demand for convenience and home automation has driven the demand for household appliances with intelligent sensors. As modern households increasingly rely on intelligent technology, smart home appliances that use advanced sensing technology and achieve synchronous communication and control have become possible.
2. The demand for energy-efficient and affordable home appliances continues to grow throughout Asia, South America, and other continents.
3. The continuously rising energy prices and related government regulations require the use of energy-efficient smart home appliances. The widespread application of sensors in various applications such as smart grids, smart buildings, and smart industrial process control will help achieve more efficient resource utilization and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By utilizing advanced energy-saving technologies, the demand for energy and water is significantly reduced, while the corresponding water and electricity waste is also greatly reduced.
The use of microprocessor control systems reduces the need for large mechanical contactors/relays and switch technologies, which traditionally switch incandescent lamp currents in amperes. Today's smart home appliances require low voltage and low current switch/sensor devices. Non contact sensor devices are an ideal substitute for mechanical components. The next section will list several examples and explain their applications in the home appliance market.
Non contact sensors: Reed switch and Hall effect Reed switch and Hall sensor are non-contact sensing technologies suitable for millions of working cycles. They are considered non-contact because the driving device does not require physical contact with the sensor to alter its output. Now let's discuss the key details about reed switches and Hall sensors, and how they affect the design of today's home appliances.