Wireless Networking Protocol and Energy Conservation

by Travis 20. December 2008 12:33
The Zigbee Alliance has produced a wireless networking protocol based around the 802.15.4 standard that is one of the most energy-efficient in the world. Up until recently, however, the Zigbee technology had been greatly overlooked due to the relatively small amounts of data that it can transmit. With companies and individual homes experiencing dramatically higher energy costs, utilities and appliance makers are applying Zigbee nodules to washers, dryers, heating and air-conditioning systems, and other appliances. Working together with a smart electrical meter, when energy prices are high, Zigbee is able to send a signal to the target appliance telling it to stop using energy. When energy prices come down, the signal is then sent back to that appliance to resume operation. The Zigbee wireless technology and smart electrical meters can contribute greatly to the reduction of energy consumption. In addition to business and household appliances, these nodules can also be applied to things such as televisions, television remotes, and hotel room key systems, just to name a few. Find out more about the Zigbee Alliance and the wireless technology here: www.zigbee.org

Tags:  Green Technology, Devices, & Electronics

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