What is the wireless io-homecontrol® technology?The patented io-homecontrol® technology is based on a secure bi-directional protocol in Europe. It uses three standard channels of the radio frequency band between 868 and 870 MHz. This enables it to hop between frequencies if necessary. This protocol incorporates many functions that enable unequalled levels of interoperability for applications in the home control field such as, for example, roller blinds and shutters, awnings, garage doors, roof windows, heating systems.
What are the technical attributes / performances on which io-homecontrol® is based?io-homecontrol® is a technology based on European standards (EN 300.220). It uses three frequency bands to ensure data transmission. This provides a major improvement on existing techniques by integrating an acknowledgement principle. Furthermore, the protocol is able to ensure that all transmissions from one end of a standard house to the other, including passing through concrete walls, are successful.
How does io-homecontrol® address reliability?The possibility of transmitting on three frequencies ensures the transmission of commands in accordance with the response time requirements of the applications concerned. In addition, the bidirectional feature incorporates a user-transparent recognition procedure in which the controller acknowledges the message transmitted from the control point. The user receives confirmation that his or her command has been correctly executed.
Are there other technologies standards / offerings within the 868 Mhz band that will interfere with io-homecontrol® capabilities?io-homecontrol® can use three frequency channels. If we take the analogy of road traffic, this means that if there are traffic jams on one road, we are able to take two others. io-homecontrol® is the only technology present on the market today with this capability.
How many nodes can the io-homecontrol® network support?A home could eventually be equipped with a hundred different products. io-homecontrol® is already designed to be able to manage at least twice that number, which leaves a wide margin for the future.
How do you manage security issues?The io-homecontrol® solution is as secure as the communications between a cash dispenser and a bank, but is simpler to set up. A two-way authentication process ensures highest-level security. Your hand-held or wall-mounted controller and building products exchange authenticated information, using a 128-bit key encrypted message.
What methods does the io-homecontrol® technology utilize to achieve low power consumption?This issue does not arise for components connected to the mains (awnings, roller blinds and shutters, garage doors, etc.).
For standalone components supplied with power by rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries, autonomy is ensured by the fact that the receiver is normally in "sleep" mode with periods of a few milliseconds in active mode. Using this "sleep mode" technique, power consumption is low and the maximum battery lifetime is obtained.
How is the io-homecontrol® technology licensed? Are there patents or licences involved?The trademark itself is registered in some 40 countries. The protocol is protected by more than ten international patents.
Each member of io-homecontrol® automatically receives a patent user's licence without having to pay additional royalties.
How does io-homecontrol® compare to power line?Power line technology requires wiring at the control point, unlike io-homecontrol® which requires no infrastructure. What is more, the power line technology generally requires many technical adaptations on site (installation of anti-interference filters, phase coupling modules, etc.).
How does io-homecontrol® compare to Bluetooth?Bluetooth is designed to replace the wires between the computer and peripherals and, thus, to convey large quantities of data over a distance of less than three metres.
In contrast, io-homecontrol® is designed to carry small volumes of data through concrete walls and within the distances of a standard house.
These are therefore two complementary technologies catering for very different applications.
How does io-homecontrol® compare to Wifi?The ranges necessary in a home require transmission powers that are not compatible with Wifi, unless the autonomy of the batteries is reduced to few days. This would mean changing the batteries in the remote control every week!
What are the international regulations applied to io-homecontrol® technology?io-homecontrol® complies with European regulations (standard EN 300.220).
What is the wireless io-homecontrol® technology?The patented io-homecontrol® technology is based on a secure bi-directional protocol in Europe. It uses three standard channels of the radio frequency band between 868 and 870 MHz. This enables it to hop between frequencies if necessary. This protocol incorporates many functions that enable unequalled levels of interoperability for applications in the home control field such as, for example, roller blinds and shutters, awnings, garage doors, roof windows, heating systems.
What are the technical attributes / performances on which io-homecontrol® is based?io-homecontrol® is a technology based on European standards (EN 300.220). It uses three frequency bands to ensure data transmission. This provides a major improvement on existing techniques by integrating an acknowledgement principle. Furthermore, the protocol is able to ensure that all transmissions from one end of a standard house to the other, including passing through concrete walls, are successful.
How does io-homecontrol® address reliability?The possibility of transmitting on three frequencies ensures the transmission of commands in accordance with the response time requirements of the applications concerned. In addition, the bidirectional feature incorporates a user-transparent recognition procedure in which the controller acknowledges the message transmitted from the control point. The user receives confirmation that his or her command has been correctly executed.
Are there other technologies standards / offerings within the 868 Mhz band that will interfere with io-homecontrol® capabilities?io-homecontrol® can use three frequency channels. If we take the analogy of road traffic, this means that if there are traffic jams on one road, we are able to take two others. io-homecontrol® is the only technology present on the market today with this capability.
How many nodes can the io-homecontrol® network support?A home could eventually be equipped with a hundred different products. io-homecontrol® is already designed to be able to manage at least twice that number, which leaves a wide margin for the future.
How do you manage security issues?The io-homecontrol® solution is as secure as the communications between a cash dispenser and a bank, but is simpler to set up. A two-way authentication process ensures highest-level security. Your hand-held or wall-mounted controller and building products exchange authenticated information, using a 128-bit key encrypted message.
What methods does the io-homecontrol® technology utilize to achieve low power consumption?This issue does not arise for components connected to the mains (awnings, roller blinds and shutters, garage doors, etc.).
For standalone components supplied with power by rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries, autonomy is ensured by the fact that the receiver is normally in "sleep" mode with periods of a few milliseconds in active mode. Using this "sleep mode" technique, power consumption is low and the maximum battery lifetime is obtained.
Is the io-homecontrol® specification already available?Yes. It is available for io-homecontrol® members. And it is used in products launched as of mid-2005.
How is the io-homecontrol® technology licensed? Are there patents or licences involved?The trademark itself is registered in some 40 countries. The protocol is protected by more than ten international patents.
Each member of io-homecontrol® automatically receives a patent user's licence without having to pay additional royalties.
How does io-homecontrol® compare to power line?Power line technology requires wiring at the control point, unlike io-homecontrol® which requires no infrastructure. What is more, the power line technology generally requires many technical adaptations on site (installation of anti-interference filters, phase coupling modules, etc.).
How does io-homecontrol® compare to Bluetooth?Bluetooth is designed to replace the wires between the computer and peripherals and, thus, to convey large quantities of data over a distance of less than three metres.
In contrast, io-homecontrol® is designed to carry small volumes of data through concrete walls and within the distances of a standard house.
These are therefore two complementary technologies catering for very different applications.
How does io-homecontrol® compare to Wifi?The ranges necessary in a home require transmission powers that are not compatible with Wifi, unless the autonomy of the batteries is reduced to few days. This would mean changing the batteries in the remote control every week!
What are the international regulations applied to io-homecontrol® technology?io-homecontrol® complies with European regulations (standard EN 300.220).
io-homecontrol® members include : ASSA ABLOY - HONEYWELL - HÖRMANN - NIKO - SOMFY - VELUX - RENSON - WINDOWMASTER
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