Reporting from Phys, Wednesday (10/03/2012), in the event, there are more than 600 companies that demonstrate cutting-edge tools. CEATEC themselves take place in Makuhari, near Tokyo and runs through Saturday.
One of the highlights is a smart innovation that can connect a variety of home appliances, from washing machines and air conditioners to security cameras in the door, to the handheld device.
"You will soon be using a smartphone or tablet like a remote control for the entire device," said Shuji Tomaru from Japanese telecom operator NTT DoCoMo.
"If someone is trying to sneak into the house, you'll know it because your own mobile phone will get the information," imbunya.
Smart homes connected with this smartphone can do many things. Among others, set the air conditioner before the owner returned home or turn on the washing machine.
One manufacturer has revealed the besutannya is Panasonic. They make rice cookers and washing machines that can be controlled using mobile phones.