• Sudha Singaraju
• Dr. Sree Rama Chandra Murthy Dasika
• Dr. Vijayalakshmi Kakulapati
• Dr. Shailaja Saligrama

Smart Environments contains contributions from leading researchers, describing techniques and issues related to developing and living in intelligent environments. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the design of smart environments, the topics covered include the latest research in smart environment philosophical and computational architecture considerations, network protocols for smart environments, intelligent sensor networks and power line control of devices, and action prediction and identification. Smart Environments are an extension of pervasive computing. According to Mark Weiser, pervasive computing promotes the idea of a world that is connected to sensors and computers. Poslad differentiates three different kinds of smart environments for systems, services and devices: virtual (or distributed) computing environments, physical environments and human environments, or a hybrid combination of these. Technologies for Smart Environments are Wireless Sensor Networks, Power Line Communication Technologies, Wireless Communications and Pervasive Technology, Middle-ware, Home Networking and Appliances, Algorithms and Protocols, Designing for the Human Experience, Prediction Algorithms, Location Estimation (Determination and Prediction) Techniques, Automated Decision Making. Benefits Automated Decision Making are The Smart Workflow, Preventing and Resolving Errors Automatically, Compliance with Regulations and Contracts, Consistent, Fast, and Error-Free Decisions. Challenges in Automated Decision Making are Involvement of Humans, Controlling Data, Making Multi-step and Long-term Decisions, Supporting Automated Decision-Making Environments, Takeaway. A smart environment uses technologies such as wearable devices, Io T, and mobile internet to dynamically access information, connect people, materials and institutions, and then actively manages and responds to the ecosystem's needs in an intelligent manner. Privacy, Security, and Trust Issues are Lessons from an Adaptive Home, Smart Rooms, Smart Offices, Perceptual Environments, Assistive Environments for Individuals with Special Needs, Ongoing Challenges and Future Directions.

Keywords: Smart Environment, Features, Technologies, Applications, Challenges, Future Trends.

"Smart Environments", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.c629-c640, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402274.pdf

"Smart Environments", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. ppc629-c640, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2402274.pdf