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A Central Nervous System for Earth: HP’s Ambitious Sensor Network

November 19th, 2009

“HP Labs’ ultimate aim is to have a worldwide network of these CeNSE sensors. A trillion of them “should do the trick,” says HP. The company is hoping that at that scale, sensor nodes will cost “next to nothing, yet measure everything.” HP is also positioning this, boldly, as a technology that could “save the planet” by enabling it to be monitored.”

Wireless Dynamics brings the joys of inventory management to the iPhone with the iCarte RFID reader

November 19th, 2009

“It clips on the bottom and sports a mini-USB port so that you can still sync, but can also use the phone’s wireless mechanisms to communicate with various systems, updating inventory or tracking purchases.”

EcoFactor takes top honors at Cleantech Open

November 19th, 2009

“Based in San Francisco, the company provides software allowing two-way thermostats to automate HVAC systems according to consumer preferences. After EcoFactor is installed — which it soon will be for a pilot-sized group of Oncor customers in Texas, according to a recent deal — users can regulate their temperatures as usual for just a few days. The software will take exterior temperatures, weather, time of day, and specified comfort levels into account in order to automate HVAC services going forward.”

Verizon expands Smart Grid play

November 19th, 2009

“Verizon is already eying opportunities to provide wireless networks for Smart Grid communication systems, but today it’s expanding its presence in the space even more with the launch of a security consulting service for utilities rolling out smart meters and other advanced grid infrastructure.”

Livescribe launches an app store for its Pulse smart pen platform

November 19th, 2009

“Today, Livescribe is launching a beta platform that allows developers to create apps for its Pulse smart pen. There are already 30 cool third-party apps available in the Livescribe store, which is open for shopping.”

IBM adds two new utility partners to intelligent grid ops

November 19th, 2009

“The Global Intelligent Utility Network Coalition was formed by IBM in 2007 to “accelerate the use of smart grid technologies and move the industry forward through its most challenging transformation”. Members include CenterPoint Energy, Pepco Holdings, San Diego Gas & Electric and North Delhi Power amongst others.”

Gartner: SMS-based money transfer will be bigger than mobile browsing, search

November 19th, 2009

“More important than mobile communication or entertainment applications, Gartner predicts that SMS-based money transfer is the next big thing for smartphones. It already exists in a number of other markets, but Gartner says the regulatory kinks need to be worked out before it can truly flourish.”