Abstract: A network node apparatus is disclosed for the capture, storage and replay of video data at separate respective nodes of a communications network arranged to operably couple the node apparatus. The node apparatus may include a video capture node operable to capture video data and to transmit captured data via the communications network to a video storage node. The video storage node is arranged to store captured video data, and to transmit stored data via the communications network to a video replay node which renders an image therefrom. The video storage node transmits video data to the video replay node only if the content of a transmit buffer therein matches or exceeds a predetermined lower content value and the content of a receive buffer in the replay node does not exceed a predetermined upper content value.

Abstract: A network node apparatus is disclosed for the capture, storage and replay of video data at separate respective nodes of a communications network arranged to operably couple the node apparatus. The node apparatus may include a video capture node operable to capture video data and to transmit captured data via the communications network to a video storage node. The video storage node is arranged to store captured video data, and to transmit stored data via the communications network to a video replay node which renders an image therefrom. The video storage node transmits video data to the video replay node only if the content of a transmit buffer therein matches or exceeds a predetermined lower content value and the content of a receive buffer in the replay node does not exceed a predetermined upper content value.

Abstract: A container transportation assist vehicle (CTAV) according to the present invention may include an assist vehicle having an electric control to enable a user to engage the pilot vehicle to a refuse bin or other suitable container and use the motor or motors of the pilot vehicle to propel and steer the refuse bin or other container to a selected area. Alternatively, the CTAV may be steered manually, or using a handle, or using a handle coupled with a pivotable wheel. The CTAV further comprises a lifting platform to transfer refuse bin weight to the CTAV for traction, and an attachment means to fixedly engage the refuse bin.

Abstract: A network node apparatus is disclosed for the capture, storage and replay of video data at separate respective nodes of a communications network arranged to operably couple the node apparatus. The node apparatus may include a video capture node operable to capture video data and to transmit captured data via the communications network to a video storage node. The video storage node is arranged to store captured video data, and to transmit stored data via the communications network to a video replay node which renders an image therefrom. The video storage node transmits video data to the video replay node only if the content of a transmit buffer therein matches or exceeds a predetermined lower content value and the content of a receive buffer in the replay node does not exceed a predetermined upper content value.

Abstract: A container transportation assist vehicle (CTAV) according to the present invention may include an assist vehicle having an electric control to enable a user to engage the pilot vehicle to a refuse bin or other suitable container and use the motor or motors of the pilot vehicle to propel and steer the refuse bin or other container to a selected area. Alternatively, the CTAV may be steered manually using a handle coupled with a pivotable wheel. The CTAV further comprises a lifting platform to transfer refuse bin weight to the CTAV for traction, and an attachment means to fixedly engage the refuse bin.