Nokia is developing a wireless platform to control household functions such as heating and security, labelling it as an initiative to promote energy efficiency. The platform, titled the Home Control Center (HCC) finds the telecommunication giant partnering with one of Europe's largest energy firms, RWE, to develop an application that manages energy consumption thus reducing carbon footprints.
The company's vision is to eventually develop a product that controls fridges, TVs and even digital cameras.
The system will use remote controlled radiator thermostats that can be manipulated by applications running on mobile phones.   
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November 27, 2008 / category: Business / link / comments (0)

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