Evaluating Energy Efficiency in Low-Power IoT Devices for Smart Home Applications

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Methodology Overview 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. IoT Devices in Smart Homes 2.1 Overview of IoT Technologies 2.2 Types of IoT Devices 2.3 Importance of Energy Efficiency 2.4 Smart Home Energy Consumption 3. Energy Efficiency Metrics 3.1 Defining Energy Efficiency 3.2 Metrics and Standards 3.3 Comparing Metrics in Literature 3.4 Importance in Smart Homes 4. Low-Power Design Strategies 4.1 Hardware Optimization Techniques 4.2 Software Techniques for Efficiency 4.3 Energy Harvesting Methods 4.4 Case Studies of Low-Power Devices 5. Evaluation Methodologies 5.1 Measurement Techniques 5.2 Simulation Tools and Models 5.3 Experimental Setup 5.4 Challenges in Evaluation 6. Case Studies and Applications 6.1 Smart Lighting Solutions 6.2 Thermostats and Climate Control 6.3 Home Security Devices 6.4 Energy Monitoring Systems 7. Future Trends and Developments 7.1 Emerging Technologies 7.2 Future Challenges in IoT 7.3 Potential Improvements in Efficiency 7.4 Implications for Smart Homes 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Practitioners 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research 8.4 Final Thoughts on Energy Efficiency