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The Analysts’ Views of CES 2011
The following sound bites provide a snap shot of what Parks Associates' analysts saw as significant at CES 2011. The connected home (including refrigerators), the smart grid and personalized video were among topics mentioned by these industry experts. Unfortunately, we did not get a chance to get our friend, Kurt Scherf on camera, but,…
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Verizon Invests in the Smart Home Through 4Home
The announcement of Verizon’s investment in 4Home is significant in that it shows the importance of smart grid and smart home type services as part of a Communications Services Provider's total offering. Embedded in the router, which eliminates the need for another box, the 4Home software adds the capability for the service provider to offer…
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Example of a Smart Home – HP Style
The Jetson’s home of the 21st century may be here; cleverly disguised as a non-descript double-wide in the parking lot of HP’s Cupertino facility. This “Smart Home” showcases technology, available today, that features things such as home security, energy efficiency and advanced communications. Watch this video to see a 2 minute tour of this home…
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Is that an “F” Connector on My Router?
MoCA, the Multimedia over Coax Association, featured examples of routers and other devices that use coaxial cable as the transport mechanism for Ethernet signals within the home. In this short video, Phil Coady of Entropic Communications, explains how Verizon is using MoCA for their FiOS, Fiber To The Home deployment. To learn more about home…
