The vast interest in the IoT has led to the development of many solutions in multiple sectors. In this chapter we concentrated on AAL and Smart Homes which are two domains that are closely interrelated. Of particular interest is the interoperability between the solutions deployed which as expected rely on different software and hardware platforms. Our attention has focused on consolidated proposals, evolved over the time, which are a base for other projects. In particular, we presented three major projects and their evolution: UniversAAL, Domoinstant and AllJoyn.

Chapter Contents:

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Smart homes, living environments, and the need for interoperability
• 6.3 Projects and frameworks overview
• 6.3.1 UniversAAL
• 6.3.1.1 ReAAL
• 6.3.1.2 OpenAAL
• 6.3.1.3 uSmAAL
• 6.3.2 DOMOINSTANT
• 6.3.3 AllJoyn
• 6.3.4 OneM2M
• 6.3.5 openHAB
• 6.3.5.1 Architecture
• 6.3.6 Thread
• 6.4 Network and data interoperability
• 6.4.1 Java for intelligent network (Jini)
• 6.4.2 Universal plug and play
• 6.4.3 Home electronic system
• 6.4.4 Home audio/ video interoperability
• 6.4.5 Medical standards, interoperability, and challenges
• 6.5 Conclusion
• Acknowledgements
• References

Inspec keywords: open systems; home automation; Internet of Things

Other keywords: AllJoyn; hardware platforms; interoperability; software platforms; interoperable enhanced living environments; UniversAAL; Domoinstant; smart homes; IoT

Subjects: Automated buildings; Computer networks and techniques; Home computing; Computer communications; Distributed systems software