Abstract: A network using existing streetlights is described. Each street light becomes a node in the network, arid each includes a power terminal for receiving electrical power, a light source coupled to the power terminal, a processor coupled to the power terminal, a network interface coupled between the processor and the network of lighting systems, and a sensor coupled to the processor for detecting a condition at the node, and in response providing information about that condition to the processor.

Abstract: A network using existing streetlights is described. Each street light becomes a node in the network, and each includes a power terminal for receiving electrical power, a light source coupled to the power terminal, a processor coupled to the power terminal, a network interface coupled between the processor and the network of lighting systems, and a sensor coupled to the processor for detecting a condition at the node, and in response providing information about that condition to the processor.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for implementing lighting infrastructure application frameworks and networks and associated revenue models. In one embodiment, a computing device may receive a request from a first device to access data from a lighting infrastructure application framework, and the data from the lighting infrastructure application framework may include data from lighting node platform(s). In an embodiment, the computing device may perform authorizations related to providing access to data, as well as transmit responses to requests for data. Costs and revenues associated with applications may also be performed based on usage of platforms, sensors, and controllers within a lighting infrastructure. In an embodiment, software, applications, and other instructions may be transmitted by a computing device in response to receiving requests. In another embodiment, a computing device may process received data (e.g.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for implementing lighting infrastructure application frameworks and networks and associated revenue models. In one embodiment, a computing device may receive a request from a first device to access data from a lighting infrastructure application framework, and the data from the lighting infrastructure application framework may include data from lighting node platform(s). In an embodiment, the computing device may perform authorizations related to providing access to data, as well as transmit responses to request for data. Costs and revenues associated with applications may also be performed bassed on usage of platforms, sensors, and controllers within a lighting infrastructure. In an embodiment, software, applications, and other instructions may be transmitted by a computing device in response to receiving requests. In another embodiment, a computing device may process received data (e.g.

Abstract: A network using existing streetlights is described. Each street light becomes a node in the network, and each includes a power terminal for receiving electrical power, a light source coupled to the power terminal, a processor coupled to the power terminal, a network interface coupled between the processor and the network of lighting systems, and a sensor coupled to the processor for detecting a condition at the node, and in response providing information about that condition to the processor.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for implementing lighting infrastructure application frameworks and networks and associated revenue models. In one embodiment, a computing device may receive a request from a first device to access data from a lighting infrastructure application framework, and the data from the lighting infrastructure application framework may include data from lighting node platform(s). In an embodiment, the computing device may perform authorizations related to providing access to data, as well as transmit responses to requests for data. Costs and revenues associated with applications may also be performed based on usage of platforms, sensors, and controllers within a lighting infrastructure. In an embodiment, software, applications, and other instructions may be transmitted by a computing device in response to receiving requests. In another embodiment, a computing device may process received data (e.g.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a computerized method for creating a customized lifestyle plan for a user. The user's desired lifestyle is identified. At least one user preference associated with the desired lifestyle is identified. Financial information associated with the user is identified. The cost of the user's desired lifestyle, in accordance with the user preference, is determined. The desired lifestyle scenario is evaluated to determine whether the desired lifestyle is achievable with respect to the user financial information. If the lifestyle is achievable, a lifestyle plan associated with the desired lifestyle and the financial information is provided to the user.

Abstract: The invention provides novel photographic compositions comprising a propene isomer of the formula wherein A B or E, each individually represent hydrogen, or an electron withdrawing group, selected for example from —CN, —NO2, —SO2R, —SO2NH—, —CO2R, —COR, —CONHR, —CONHAr, —CF3 halogen, amino, aryl, aralkyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkyl (carbonyl)oxy, aryl (carbonyl)oxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, carbamomyl, acyl, alkylaminocarbonyl, arylaminocarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylamino, acylamino, ureido, alkylsulphonylamino, arylsulphonylamino, sulphamoylamino, alkylsulphonyl, arylsulphonyl, sulphamoyl, imido, alkylthio, arylthio and heterocycles; the invention also provides a propene isomer of the formula I wherein D represents a group of the formula Ar—L— wherein Ar is a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or more substituents, and —L— is a linking group incorporating a lone pair of electrons; and A,

Abstract: Novel non-diffusible pyrazolo-?1,5-a! benzimidazole color couplers having an alkylene-, oxyalkylene- or arylene- thio coupling-off group, substituted with a carboxylic acid or dialkylamino group, have dye-forming and/or bleach-accelerating properties. The couplers are generally associated with a silver halide emulsion layer coated on a support to form a single color or multi-color photographic element.

Abstract: The invention provides a pyrazolo?1,5-a!benzimidazole compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R to R.sup.4 are selected from H, substituted or unsubstituted alkoxy, anilino, aryl, alkyl or amido groups, and X is H or a coupling-off group; characterized in that said compound of Formula I is linked via any of the moieties R to R.sup.4 or X to a compound of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein W is an electron withdrawing group and L is a linking group. Compounds with the low pKa phenolic substituent provide improved coupling activity when used with a photographic element and improved contrast.