Equipment Control using Embedded Internet

I will give a simple example for the purpose of understanding and assimilation of the concept.

Consider the Toaster shown in the right, Build a Embedded Internet Interface into the toaster. Then make it Wireless Networking capable. The gadget can also get connected thru Mains Carrier Communication.

Now you build a Webware service, create API’s, Ready Gadgets and Wizards. So he can create-use the API from any Computer or PDA. He can Sub-Lease his custom API Service with Internet capable Gadgets.

Now look at the timer gadget i made below.

Project Page programmable-digital-timer Rev-12 - Add to Webpage

When the Javascript of this is linked to the API of the Control Webapp that you created, This gadget can monitor and control the Quality of the Toast from anywhere in the world ;-).

But Then, the service should be easy for just anyone to use, the coding is never done by the user of the service. He creates an account, hires the API, creates his own Gadgets and Apps with wizards. Then he gets to download the firmware for the Embedded Internet ASIC you Provide and the Product he manufactures goes with that circuit.

The end customer buys an Internet capable Toaster with a CD demo on how to access his free webservice. With this service, he can get all the web gadgets and tools to control his Home Appliance Arsenal.

Idea - 19:36 25-Feb-08, Nature - Open Source, Person - Anantha Narayan - dapj

Credit - A classically styled chrome two-slot automatic toaster - Wikimedia Commons.

Related Reference -

• Ethernut - Open Source Hardware-Software, Tiny Embedded Ethernet Devices.
• WiPort - Embedded Wireless Networking Device Server.
• Digital Powerline Communications - Consumer Powerline Communications Network.
• Remember The Milk - Online to do list and task management.
• Webware - Cool Web 2.0 apps for everyone.