High Level Modeling of Building Automation and Control Systems Based on Perceptual Knowledge

This work describes a high level modeling approach of building automation and control systems (BACS) using perceptual knowledge. Present knowledge about the human perception is advantageous for the development of human-centered BACS. However, there exists no general approach describing the involvement of perceptual knowledge within the modeling process of BACS. In this paper, a novel approach for the development of a perceptual knowledge base is described. The development of the knowledge base uses the structure of finite state machines. The purpose of the knowledge base is the derivation of an abstract rule base which forms a useful framework for the design of BACS applications. In conclusion, the presented approach supports the design of BACS with the focus on the human perception.