Smart adapter and remote control system using the same

Abstract

A remote control system includes a remote control device in the hands of a user, a smart gateway, and a smart adapters and a number of home devices. The smart gateway is connected to each home device via the smart adapter and power lines. The remote control device communicates with the smart gateway, and sends control information for controlling a target home device with a UID code to the smart gateway. The smart gateway receives and converts the control information into a control command, then transmits the control command to the smart adapter. The smart adapter modulates the control command and converts between network protocols as required, to generate an effective control signal, then transmits the control signal to the target home device to control the target home device to execute a required function.

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