modular home network upgrade - main device | 2009
the problem
on installation level
Almost every household is using modern telecommunication technology in daily life.
The needed hardware is often a combination of diverse devices linked
together with a great amount of connection cables and extra power cords.
As a result, the bunch of electronic parts is in the end banned behind the cupboard.
on user level
The user is overwhelmed by the enormous number of devices on the market and
its build-in technology is often hard to compare.
Besides the user-unfriendly installation of the hardware, the different devices cannot be
combined individually without using external cables.
on hardware level
So called All-In-One devices combine different communication technologies in one case. The user is not able to replace a single technology if it is defect or out-of-date.
As a consequence, the user has to replace the whole device.
the concept
upgrade is a modular telecommunication system for the modern home.
Each of the identical constructed modules achieves a specific task and
differs from its connection ports.
The user is able to customize his home network, combining the single modules.
Additionally, the user identifies very easily what technology is built in his home network.
upgrade is based on an sustainable concept. In case of an defect or an outdated technique standard only the related module has to be replaced.
the modules
The
master module is the main module.
It controls the module bow and processes the in and outgoing data.
The
telephone module enables the connection of digital
and analog telephones and fax.
The
internet module connects to the internet.
The
network module enables the connection
of several network devices.
The
wireless module allows the wireless network connection
of computers and other WiFi devices.
The
hard drive module serves as a central file server and
offers the home network users to share their digital data.
