Abstract
Since the late 1990s, Japan has been developing the digital home concept. So
far, the Japanese government and enterprises have achieved impressive results
in broadband network deployment, digital home Internet access technology, and
networked home appliances. Toshiba was the first leading Japanese vendor to
develop a comprehensive networked appliance solution, followed by Matsushita
and Hitachi. The digital home products are designed to improve convenience and
home security, as well as reduce energy consumption. Japanese vendors have
also made great efforts to unify various digital home standards to achieve
product interoperability, an important concept in digital home. This report
will examine the major trends in the development of digital home applications
and services by the leading Japanese vendors.
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