Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.

Dr. masato oota

Doctor of Engineering from the University of Tokyo, first-class architect, specializing in architectural environmental engineering. 1996 - After designing approximately 450 detached houses mainly in the Kinki region,
2007: Participated in research and development projects for self-sufficient housing (smart houses) from the ground up. Participated in the Ministry of the Environment's demonstration project from 2021, and won the Gold Award at the 2023 IEEE-GCCE International Conference.

The ECHONET Consortium is developing standard specifications for home networks that interconnect home appliances, sensors, and controllers, as well as networks for small and medium-sized buildings and stores, to address environmental issues, energy problems, CO2 emissions reduction, and an aging society. Currently, more than 138 million ECHONET Lite devices have been shipped, and the number of device objects has reached 120 models, with the scope of coverage ever expanding. As a new activity, we have proposed "ECHONET 2.0" and developed the ECHONET Lite Web API, a common web specification to extend ECHONET Lite to the web space and enhance coordination with services, aiming to realize an "ordered cooperative space. We will also strongly promote collaboration with other standards and organizations. Through these activities, we will support the realization of the SDGs through various approaches, such as demand control toward carbon neutrality and collaboration with public organizations.