Configuration of a smart meter for Brazilian customers

摘要: Abstract The incorporation of the Internet Things (IoT) technologies enables products with new features, thus turning them into “smart products.” One opportunities presented by literature for these applications is development household smart meters. In spite this, few studies in this area seek to understand most appropriate configurations meters meet customer needs. With mind, objective work identify configuration a meter electricity, water, and gas consumption, which adds value different customer. Therefore, market research based on Conjoint Analysis Based Choice was carried out. survey presents sample 202 respondents restricted metropolitan Florianopolis, southern Brazil. results indicate relevance given consumers energy water control, but no significant interest controlling consumption. Consumers are also interested using mobile application access information tips consumption monitored resources. Moreover, region less price sensitive. However, women cheaper real estate more willing pay higher meter.