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Microchips now used in everything from toilets to tombstones "The trend is easing life for everyone by enabling consumer gadgets to make decisions that once had to be made by people, said Lori Dolnick, a spokeswoman for the German company Miele, whose household appliances are outfitted with semiconductors as well as wireless features. As an example, she described what happens when a Miele washing machine detects a problem. "It could be a misuse of detergent, a door left open or --- on the very rare side -- a part failure," she said. "These faults are sent to the wireless communication module called RemoteVision and that will alert Miele. Miele then calls or e-mails or texts the customer to offer a solution or a repair to their problem -- often before they even know it's a problem." siliconvalley.com Jim

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