In the actual world frame, energy efficiency becomes a necessity. Since 1995, Kyoto protocol has highlighted that humans need to improve their energy consumption and reduce CO2 signature. Building consumption represent a third of the global energy consumption and Information Technology (IT) equipment is weighing heavily on energy expenses. For example, Google equipment consumes 0,01 percent of ...

This paper describes a methodology to generate Transport Streams using low cost domestic equipment, in some experiments involving DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting). First the basic aspects of DVB are described followed by a short description of the equipment used to build the DVB TS generator. The results allowed building a TS generator which can be used for near full functional tests in DVB tec...

The advent of high speed, CCD-based camera technologies opens new possibilities for field monitoring applications. In particular, under natural or man-made loading conditions, applying these new technologies towards the monitoring of building interiors may substantially help rescue and reconnaissance crews during post-event evaluations. To test such a methodology, we have developed a specialize...

Building automation comprises the control and management of the whole building installation which is heating, air conditioning, light, security equipment, etc. The overall goal is to reduce resource consumption, to increase safety and security, as well as to increase the comfort of the people. To reach this goal we need a comprehensive, large distributed control software that makes use of the w...