Abstract: Certain aspects of the disclosure are directed to correlating communication data between a plurality of communication service providers, via a data communications server. According to a specific example, the data communications server receives a selection of a communications service provider to interface with the data communications server. In certain instances, an event associated with a first user of the data communications server is detected, the data communications server identifies a second user associated with the event and a type of interaction for the event. The data communications server provides instructions to the selected communications service provider to retrieve data correlated with the second user, and displays the correlated data received from the server of the communications service provider on a device accessible by the first user.

Abstract: A communication system is provided in which a client device can communicate with a server via any one of plural communication networks, such as a WWAN, a WLAN, a wired LAN, a personal area network (e.g., Bluetooth), and any other networking architecture. More specifically, the communication client comprises a connection manager that is adapted to determine availability of each the plural communication networks to communicate data between the client and the server, select one of the communication networks from the available ones of the plural communication networks in accordance with predetermined preferences, and establish a connection with the selected one of the communication networks. The client may further comprise a client application. The connection manager provides a notification message to the client application upon establishment of the communication link. The client application then communicates data to and from the server via the selected one of the communication networks.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for assessing plant status remotely sensed by the invention thereby allowing selective monitoring or treatment of individual plants. Additionally, the apparatus may be utilized for measuring the reflectance characteristics of soil or of objects in general. The apparatus utilizes a solid state light source to illuminate a plant canopy or object under investigation. An array of spectrally sensitive photosensors are incorporated into the apparatus to detect light reflected from a plant or object resulting from the integral light source. The instrument may be mounted to a vehicle, mounted to a tripod or held in the hand of an operator for use. A controller can be used in conjunction with the invention to analyze measured reflectance signals and can respond by activating a device to take some action with respect to the plant and/or object or store the analyzed signals with corresponding DGPS position in the controller's memory for later analysis.

Abstract: The following specification describes a padlock adapter assembly comprising a pair of identical stamped plates each having a pair of spaced passages aligned with a respective passage in the other plate to form a pair of aligned passages for receiving a respective padlock shackle. A hook on one end of each plate is pivoted toward or away from the other hook about an axis through either pair of aligned passages when the respective one of two padlock shackles is removed to permit access to an enclosure.