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Innovative Products
AI to alert users to issues with devices such as air conditioners – offering helpful tips and solu- tions to maximize performance and product life.
Although not yet available in Australia, the technology might help with everything from in- stallation to maintenance, determining if the customer's appliance has been installed and is operating correctly upon activation of a smart- phone app.
For dealers and installers, it might mean early detection of problems as well as detailed diag- nostic information that improves the repair pro- cess and maximises customer satisfaction.
For those in the industry wanting to provide cutting edge solutions to their customers, Louskos said there were a number of key current technol- ogy trends to keep an eye on. These include:
Ease of use is everything: Consumers are natu-
“LG IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A CONSUMER- CENTRIC SMART HOME ECOSYSTEM.” – LINDA LOUSKOS.
rally drawn to technology that is easy to under- stand and even easier to interact with. Features such as voice control mean tasks such as setting temperature or automating tasks are completely intuitive. For example, when the air conditioner is connected to the home Wi-Fi, users simply ask their Google Assistant what they would like to do such as ‘Ok Google, turn on the air conditioner’.
Energy savings are at the heart of air condi- tioning innovation: One of the most important areas of industry innovation is undoubtedly the ability to reduce air conditioner energy con- sumption. There are a number of ways to tackle this – from proven inverter-style models that are efficient to run, to sensors which can detect if an-
yone is in the room. Another area of development that is increasing popular is providing house- holds with energy usage data using the LG Smart ThinQ app, enabling them to make smarter deci- sions about the way they use their air conditioner.
Looks as well as smarts: The best air condi- tioners on the market today have beauty as well as brains.
For example, the LG WS Series features a com- bination of style and technology with a slimline and discreet design – the indoor unit is 189mm in depth# which is quite slim. It features a neat de- sign with classic LED function screen that shows temperature, energy consumption and mode, fit- ting with modern Australian home décor.
Keep it quiet: The days of the noisy air condi- tioner rattling away in the night are long gone. Improved sleep modes mean combatting hot, sticky nights while offering a quiet environment for restful sleep.
Peace of mind: Low levels of refrigerant will re- sult in the unit not cooling effectively, and if it gets too low it can damage the motor. Fear not, the LG unit actually shuts down to help avoid damage to the compressor and help protect the life of the unit. What’s more? LG offers a 10-year parts warranty on the compressor, offering peace-of-mind to users^.
The recent burst of innovation in the air condi- tioning industry is attracting a new range of
discerning customers. To find out more on some of the new features offered by the LG WS Series and other models please visit: https:// www.lg.com/au/split-system-air-conditioner
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#189mm in depth for models WS09TWS and WS12TWS.
^5 year parts and labour + 5 year limited parts warranty on the compressor.
Technology is important but so are stylish features such as sleek design.
RADICALLY RE-IMAGINE 2020s
IP technology leader CPA Global has launched a global campaign – New IP – calling on the international IP industry to radically re-imagine the business of innovation.
According to CPA Global, the 2020s are set to be the decade of radical digital change for the IP and Innovation industries and the law firms that strategically advise them.
The risk, says CPA Global, is that by ignoring the digital imperative the IP industry - which remains reliant on infrastructure and processes which are rapidly approaching breaking point – will itself become a brake on the pace of global innovation,
Driving this race toward 'New IP', according to a new CPA Global report, are a number of factors set to revolutionise how the IP industry works - and the pace and method of how innovations are brought to market, including: Blockchain; Artificial intelligence; Big Data and increasing global cooperation between national IP regimes.
This reality requires the industry to radically re-think its approach to many aspects of IP and innovation, and those that lead and embrace the idea of 'New IP' will ensure they make better business decisions.
Chief strategy officer at CPA Global, Toni Nijm, said intangible assets, notably IP, are continuing to grow as a share of company values. Businesses, he said, will either thrive or wither on the basis of their ideas.
For details about the global program visit www.cpaglobal.com/NewIP.
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