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Another Step In Mobile Guestroom Automation
November 3, 2008

Fresh on the heels of the Hotel Evolution guest services application for the Apple iPhone comes news from the tech vendor Docomo interTouch of prototype software that would enable guest mobile phones to become comprehensive guestroom automation devices.

Among the capabilities of Docomo's tentatively named hYspace technology is control of room lighting, temperature and television channels. hYspace will get its public unveiling at the upcoming Equip'Hotel exhibition in Paris.

From the press release: "hYspace has been developed with the objective of becoming the ultimate convergence solution for hotels by serving as the centralised management system of all devices and applications in the hotel, helping to enhance security measures and seamlessly integrating various hotel technologies. Other potential functions include performing instant room status updates, facilitating room service and porter requests."

It's been obvious for some time that guestroom automation systems are the future for upscale hotels. But it's becoming increasingly clear that mobile phones will play a central role in these systems.

Posted by Adam Kirby on November 3, 2008 | Comments (1)