Abstract: A method and system provides a central controller that can communicate across different types of networks to reach various energy load control devices. Energy load control devices can include, but are not limited to, thermostats, load control switches such as Digital Control Units (DCUs), and gateways or network interfaces coupled to the Internet, etc. This ability to communicate across different types of networks allows the central controller to monitor as well as issue command signals to the various energy load control devices. The central controller can provide geographic maps on displays, such as a computer display, which list the relative locations of energy load control devices with respect to their geography or physical locations. The central controller can also provide a topology that can be customized so that a user can visualize and select groups of energy load control devices according to the user's customized topology.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy system is provided comprising a waterfowl decoy with a specific gravity which is less than air and controlled by an apparatus which causes the waterfowl decoy to mimic different stages of a landing bird. The system includes a waterfowl decoy with orientation means enabling the user to control the flight orientation and posture of the waterfowl decoy.