Lagotek gets religious

Lagotek's wireless whole home automation is being installed in existing and new residential homes, multi-dwelling and multi-use construction projects throughout the United States, according to Business Wire.

However, the Lagotek systems are being installed for more reasons than just having smart homes to implement 'green energy management' technologies; they are catering to traditions and religious practices where home automation is a necessity for managing life while still being faithful to religious beliefs.

Orthodox and certain conservative authorities rule that it is prohibited to turn electric devices on or off under the "39 categories" of work during Shabbat. Lagotek's 'Modes' and 'Rules' applications utilise complex reactive and proactive technologies that allow for much more than pre-set timers.

Americans would find it harder to part with their mobile phones than the Internet, television or landline telephones, according to a survey released Wednesday, says AFP.

The report by the Pew Internet and American Life Project also found that Americans are using their cellphones and other wireless devices for more activities including text messaging, taking pictures or sending email.

Some 51% of those surveyed said they would find it hard to give up their cellphones, compared with 45% for the Internet, 43% for television and 40% for landline phones.

Telecommunications Systems has been issued a patent by the Patent and Trademark Office for technology that assists with routing wireless E9-1-1 calls to the nearest public safety access point, reports CNNMoney.

The computer software company said the technology solves the problem of accurately routing 911 calls made from phones using the wireless technology Global System for Mobile Communications, which is used by 40 service providers in the US, such as AT&T and Deutsche Telecom's T- Mobile unit.

Shares in Telecommunications Systems were down 5 cents, or 1.6%, to $3.06 in recent trading.