Home appliances using next-generation Internet technology (IPv6)

摘要

Personal computers and the Internet have recently become widely used in the home as well as the office. In the future, home appliances such as air conditioners and VCRs will be connected on a home network. Toshiba is now shipping home appliances with Internet connection capability. Such capability is in high demand among users who wish to check and operate appliances from outside the home. This can be achieved with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), the next generation Internet technology. We have developed a prototype system for IPv6 home appliances and have operated them in two showrooms, houses of users, and an event hall.