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New Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

New Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs. Opportunities for the HAN. Presentation By: Michel Kohanim Chief Executive Officer, Universal Devices, Inc. ________________________________________________________________ Grid-Econ | March 17, 2009. Saves money – ROI

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New Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

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  1. New Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs Opportunities for the HAN Presentation By: Michel Kohanim Chief Executive Officer, Universal Devices, Inc. ________________________________________________________________ Grid-Econ | March 17, 2009

  2. Saves money – ROI • Demand Response & RTP* • Integrates other sources of energy • Is configured once and then refined or forgotten • Is not intrusive – may be overridden • Provides additional levels of comfort and control • Provides information as a tool not as a shackle • *HAN = Home Area Network • *RTP = Real-time pricing • SmartGrid For the Consumer In The HAN*

  3. A Home Operating System that : • Orchestrates energy management scenarios with or without user intervention (Zero-Net) • Is the single point of secure communications between all entities* and all devices in the HAN • Is very inexpensive and works with existing off the shelf products • Is standards based and thus easily integrated with other systems and services • Provides automation, control, and monitoring • *entities refer to the utilities, the consumers, and even other • authorized users, systems, and agents • What Does It Take? Home Operating System

  4. LAN • Sample Topology Home Operating System Security Open Auto DR Server (DRAS) Computers/ Touch Panels Irrigation Thermostats Internet Wireless Lighting/Load Utility Meter Remote Access

  5. Electricians and Green Consultants • Electrical equipment not very plug and play friendly! • Consumers may not be technically savvy enough • Educators and Educational Facilities • SmartGrid basics, wireless wiring, energy management tools, techniques, and legislation, certification and compliance • Software, firmware, and hardware engineers • Integration services and products (ERP, CRM, BI, etc.) • Green tools, gadgets, and even cool devices or services • Operations and support • Let’s Do Business Business Opportunities

  6. Closing Remarks Conclusion & Questions Contact Information Michel Kohanim Universal Devices, Inc. michel@universal-devices.com (818) 631 - 0333

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