1. Voice Activated Home Automation System VAHAS Conceptualised by: A. Mehta (AM) W. Ketteringham (WJK) D. le Roux (DLR)

2. Introduction Voice activated systems are used for: Helping disabled people Hands free use of cell phone Dictation Any other system that would benefit from voice activated control Our objective: to build a voice activated home automation system for extra convenience WJK

3. Our Concept Voice Activated System to control general household appliances TV, Lights, Radio, etc. System consists of: Central control system Permanent microphones (in each room) Handheld device (optional extra) WJK

4. System Overview Voice captured through microphones in each area of house or handheld device Signal sent to central control unit The sound signal is processed and corresponding appliance activated AM

5. System Overview DLR

6. Handheld Control Device (VOICECOM 9000i) AM

7. DLR