Xped Company is out to stop hackers through air-conditioners

[1] Australia startup Xped is set to use a new technology to keep hackers away from accessing networks through air conditioning and light controlling hardware systems.
[2] This has been achieved by learning the codes of the unsecure “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices and encrypting the network.
[3] The  Xped system is  able to control and secure infra-red operated devices, such as air conditioners.

[Source]  http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/xped-blocking-the-hackers-entry-through-the-airconditioners/story-e6frgakx-1227096550025