**1 Introduction**
With the rapid development of information technology and the expansion of network infrastructure, the integration of home systems into smart environments has become a key trend in modern home automation. A smart home system is designed to unify and manage household appliances through intelligent control, remote monitoring, and resource sharing. The primary goal of such a system is to provide users with a safer, more comfortable, and efficient living experience. This paper presents a comprehensive design and implementation of a networked smart home system that combines embedded web technology with ZigBee wireless communication. By integrating these technologies, the system enables real-time monitoring, data transmission, and user interaction from anywhere in the world.
**2 System Structure and Function Overview**
The system architecture includes a remote PC, an embedded gateway, a USB camera, and a ZigBee-based wireless home network. Each device in the home is equipped with a ZigBee module and associated sensors, forming a terminal node that continuously monitors the device's status and transmits the collected data wirelessly to the ZigBee Coordinator. This creates a star-shaped internal network, allowing seamless communication between the coordinator and all connected devices. The embedded gateway serves as the central hub, connecting the local ZigBee network to the Internet by transmitting video data from the USB camera and sensor signals from the coordinator. This setup allows users to remotely monitor their homes, both visually and digitally, enhancing security and convenience. The inclusion of the USB camera ensures that users can see real-time changes in their environment, addressing the limitations of many smart home devices that only provide digital feedback.
**3 Hardware Design**
**3.1 Core Processor Module**
At the heart of the system is the S3C2440A microprocessor from Samsung, based on the ARM920T core. It features a 16/32-bit RISC architecture, along with built-in peripherals such as an external memory controller, LCD controller, four-channel DMA, three UARTs, two SPI interfaces, and a full-speed USB host. The processor also includes a Memory Management Unit (MMU), making it ideal for running Linux and hosting a Web server at 400 MHz. With 130 I/O ports, 24 external interrupt sources, and multiple communication interfaces, the S3C2440A offers a compact, low-power, and cost-effective solution for embedded applications.
**3.2 Storage Module**
The system uses a high-performance K9F1208U0M-YCB0 NAND Flash chip from Samsung, providing 64 Mbits of non-volatile storage for boot code, kernel, and file system. Additionally, the SDRAM module, consisting of two K4S561632C-TC75 chips connected in parallel, offers 32 Mbytes of fast-access memory, ensuring smooth program execution and efficient data handling.
**3.3 Ethernet Interface**
To enable internet connectivity, the CS8900A Ethernet controller is used. This single-chip, full-duplex interface supports IEEE 802.3 standards and plays a crucial role in transmitting monitoring data to the cloud and receiving control commands from remote users.
**3.4 Camera Selection**
For video acquisition, a USB camera with the ZC301 image sensor from Zhongxing Micro is employed. This camera provides high-definition video with advanced features such as automatic gain control, white balance adjustment, edge enhancement, and gamma correction.
**3.5 ZigBee Module**
The CC2430 chip from Chipcon (now part of TI) is used as the wireless transceiver. It integrates a ZigBee RF front-end, microcontroller, 128 KB of flash memory, 8 KB of RAM, and various peripherals. Its high level of integration makes it ideal for building a robust and scalable wireless network.
**4 Software Design**
The software component of the system includes porting the Linux operating system, developing drivers for the USB camera, programming the ZigBee coordinator and terminal nodes, and implementing an embedded Web server.
**4.1 Porting Linux Operating System**
The system utilizes the Linux 2.6 kernel. The process begins by downloading the kernel source from ftp://ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/. Before compiling, the Makefile is modified with the following settings:
```makefile
ARCH=arm
CROSS_COMPILE=arm-linux-gcc
```
Next, the configuration menu is accessed using `make menuconfig`, where necessary options are selected and saved. After configuration, the kernel is compiled using the commands: `make dep`, `make clean`, and `make zImage`. The resulting `zImage` file is then loaded into NAND Flash via the Bootloader.
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