With the rapid development of wireless communication technology, the Internet
of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) are becoming essential for many
applications. One of the most emblematic IoT/M2M applications is smart
buildings. The current Building Automation Systems (BAS) are limited by many
factors, including the lack of integration of IoT and M2M technologies,
unfriendly user interfacing, and the lack of a convergent solution. Therefore,
this paper proposes a better approach of using heterogeneous wireless networks
consisting of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and Mobile Cellular Networks
(MCNs) for IoT/M2M smart building systems. One of the most significant outcomes
of this research is to provide accurate readings to the server, and very low
latency, through which users can easily control and monitor remotely the
proposed system that consists of several innovative services, namely smart
parking, garden irrigation automation, intrusion alarm, smart door, fire and
gas detection, smart lighting, smart medication reminder, and indoor air
quality monitoring. All these services are designed and implemented to control
and monitor from afar the building via our free mobile application named Raniso
which is a local server that allows remote control of the building. This
IoT/M2M smart building system is customizable to meet the needs of users,
improving safety and quality of life while reducing energy consumption.
Additionally, it helps prevent the loss of resources and human lives by
detecting and managing risks.Comment: Accepted in IEEE Sensors Journa