iRemo Tap: management of sockets through the Internet

Ubiquitous Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of embedded software, decided to enter the consumer device market and released an intelligent surge protector with iRemo Tap display, which shows the current electricity consumption of each device. And not only shows, but also allows you to manage sockets from your smartphone via the Internet.

Included with the device is a WiFi-transmitter that connects to the local network (just do not say that it increases electricity consumption, because everything is done for the sake of economy) .


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Thus, it is possible to view statistics even through the Internet (the web server is attached).



Since there is a separate filter for each outlet, it is possible to disconnect individual devices from the network while being away from home. So now it's silly to worry if I turned off the iron before leaving - you can turn it off on the way to work.

E-mail or twitter notifications are supported, for example, if the monthly electricity limit is exceeded.

The device will be shown to the public for the first time at the Embedded Systems Expo (ESEC) exhibition, which will begin on May 11 in Tokyo. reportedly, after the start of mass production, the cost of the device will be “several thousand yen” (3000 yen = $ 37 at the current exchange rate). Apparently, this is the cost of each individual filter, of which a few pieces are needed per house, so the entire intelligent system will cost a couple of hundred dollars.



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