The Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 thermostat is a device that monitors home energy use through a wireless connection. The system, presented at CES 2012, can track real-time energy use, thereby providing consumers with a way to manage their energy consumption.
Featuring a 7-inch touchscreen that runs on the Windows 7 operating system, the Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 thermostat acts as a central control system that communicates wirelessly with nearby power outlets using Zigbee. To manage energy use, consumers can create different energy "zones" and schedules to control energy supply and maintain it at lower levels for specific situations—for example, when people are not in the house. What’s more, the Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 thermostat can function as a music player—use the integrated radio or add your own music—and it also provides weather updates.
Energy-Tracking Outlets
Tri Cascade Elka 700-10 Thermostat Monitors Energy Via Wi-Fi
Trend Themes
1. Energy-tracking Thermostats - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced energy-tracking thermostats that provide real-time energy data and allow consumers to manage their energy consumption.
2. Wireless Energy Monitoring - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wireless systems that communicate with power outlets to monitor energy usage and provide consumers with actionable insights.
3. Smart Home Energy Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smart home systems that allow consumers to create energy zones and schedules, optimizing energy supply and reducing consumption.
Industry Implications
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2. Energy Efficiency - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement wireless energy monitoring technologies into existing energy efficiency programs to enhance real-time monitoring and optimization capabilities.
3. Smart Appliances - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate energy-tracking capabilities into smart appliances to provide consumers with insights on energy consumption and optimize energy usage.