Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Home Gateway

Apple buys Tivo

Updates hardware... box made mini mac like, add 802.11n, add a iPod connector in the case cover, change remote to have iPod interface. These are a $100 value.

Software updates can be later... UI made mac like. unit to be the storage for time machine, program from mac, schedule on mac, mac a remote, add external gateway capability.. for thermostat, security, sprinkler, video doorbell

Market entry

Auto PC... go after municipal vehicles... police cars, utility trucks, garbage trucks, buses, postal vehicles...

computer in the vehicle
GPS... simple, one click reporting of pre-entered entries..
  • road repair
  • traffic signal out
  • traffic accident
  • tow required
  • ambulance required
  • unusual situation, police visit