Energy Magazine January 2016 | Page 11

IMPROVING THE ENERGY SECTOR IN 2016
but how exactly will it in practice ? Here are two examples :
According to Computer Weekly , Xerox Research Centre Europe has developed a system for managing traffic flow in Los Angeles with dynamic pricing at parking meters . The company deployed 7,000 sensors around the city to detect if a parking meter was occupied , and then adjusted pricing dynamically to ensure 20 percent of parking spaces were always available .
AT & T is working with manufacturers like GM and BMW to add LTE connectivity to cars . In the process , it ’ s created brand new connected services , including real-time traffic information , real-time diagnostics for the front seat or even “ infotainment ” for users in the back seat . With the interconnectivity of mobile devices , vehicles and road systems will effectively help professionals to reduce travel time , enabling them to get to work faster or run regular errands in record time .
Convenience Whether at home , in the office or on the road , IoT will reduce the complexity of managing energy consumption
from different places and provide an all-in-one stop . This means devices like your smartphone , tablet and laptop can connect and have access to other smart devices like the air conditioner or washing machine for enhanced usability . IoT will usher in a wide array of benefits from remotecontrolled households , improved home security to more convenience , lower bills and more intuitive devices .
Empowering innovation When Apple introduced the iPhone
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