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Qualcomm's vision: A Snapdragon processor in your TV?

23.05.12

Barratt lives in the ideal vision of the connected home. He has precise control over things like temperature, energy consumption, the TV, stereo, and security system--all accessed remotely through his laptop. There's no remote control at home; he and his family can switch on the lights, open and close the curtain, and make sure the lawn is watered by using a connected iPod Touch .

Of course, it helps that Barratt actually wrote the software that powers everything in the house. But he and Qualcomm are working to ensure that it's a lot easier for the average Joe to live in the connected home, all while creating a new business opportunity for his company.

Barratt is a relative newcomer to Qualcomm, having joined earlier this year when his company, Atheros, was acquired for $3 billion. Having run a company that focused on adding Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other connection technology into electronics, he shares Qualcomm's vision of adding a wireless connection to all devices.

Source: CNET