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Smarter Energy  Outlets

Authentication Outlet Newly Developed

— Realized by combination of the contactless IC card technology and the new technology “RFID Over Power Line” —

Sony has developed an authentication outlet that can manage and allow electricity use by identifying a user or device (or both) based on authentication. This new technology aims at an outlet, an infrastructure that electricity always flows through when used. Using this outlet, the user can actively control and manage power consumption on a user basis as well as on a device basis.

Concept movie: New Authentication Outlet (by Sony)

After owning a all versions of the Playstation and their rootkit hacking failure, there is no way in hell I’d let Sony control the electrical outlet in my house.  I am sorry Sony you lost me as a customer for good this last decade. Which is sad, because I know this video and its purpose behind it have some awesome technology.

(via emergentfutures)

Source: youtube.com