Abstract: A system of controlling media devices configured for outputting signals to a surrounding area. The system including a control strategy for controlling operation of the media devices to execute operations according to a common schedule and a communications strategy for use in communicating the control strategy between the media devices in such a manner as to facilitate distribution of the control strategy to the media devices desired to operate according to the common timeline.

Abstract: A speaker assembly for a structural pole is provided, as well as a method for attaching a speaker assembly to a structural pole. The speaker assembly is provided with an elongated housing mounted to banner brackets that are fixed to the structural pole. The housing is sized to provide an aesthetic appearance that corresponds to a banner attached to the banner brackets. A speaker, or a plurality of speakers are provided within the housing for transmitting acoustic vibrations to a corresponding environment.

Abstract: Method and system of controlling lighting fixtures. The lighting fixtures being associated with controllable devices having features for emitting light. The control thereof may be based on a show schedule or other features used to designate desired operation of the lighting fixtures.

Abstract: Lighting device having a number of light sources for illumination an area around the lighting device. The lighting device including capabilities for generating illumination when a primary power source is unavailable. The light device may include a secondary power source for use in powering the lighting device when the primary power source is unavailable. The lighting device may include multiple operating modes, optionally depending on the active power source.

Abstract: A support base for supporting a structural pole is provided. The support base includes a frame having an internal cavity for housing hardware, such as a speaker assembly, that is associated with the corresponding structural pole. The frame is generally open laterally thereabout for permitting access to the internal cavity. A footing region of the support base secures the frame to an underlying support surface and a platform atop the frame receives the structural pole thereon. The frame is sized to receive an ornamental protective cover thereabout for enhancing the aesthetic perspective of the base and for protecting the hardware within the frame internal cavity.

Abstract: Lighting device having a number of light sources for illumination an area around the lighting device. The lighting device including capabilities for generating illumination when a primary power source is unavailable. The light device may include a secondary power source for use in powering the lighting device when the primary power source is unavailable. The lighting device may include multiple operating modes, optionally depending on the active power source.

Abstract: A lamp is disclosed with a light source for illuminating a region, such as a thoroughfare. A sign is provided associated with the lamp and spaced apart from the light source of the lamp. A light conveyable medium has an input oriented proximate to the light source for receiving light from the light source and transmitting the light to an output end which is directed at the sign for illuminating the sign.

Abstract: A speaker assembly is provided for enclosure within a structural pole. The speaker assembly includes a sub-plate adapted to be affixed adjacent to an internal cavity formed in a fixed end of the structural pole. A speaker is mounted to the sub-plate and oriented such that acoustical vibrations provided by the speaker are directed toward an underlying support surface of the structural pole. A resonating chamber member is oriented within the structural pole internal cavity and has an open end mounted adjacent to the speaker. The resonating chamber member is sized to match the speaker.

Abstract: A speaker assembly is provided for enclosure within a structural pole. The speaker assembly includes a sub-plate adapted to be affixed adjacent to an internal cavity formed in a fixed end of the structural pole. A speaker is mounted to the sub-plate and oriented such that acoustical vibrations provided by the speaker are directed toward an underlying support surface of the structural pole. A resonating chamber member is oriented within the structural pole internal cavity and has an open end mounted adjacent to the speaker. The resonating chamber member is sized to match the speaker.

Abstract: Disclosed are essentially stable aqueous dispersions of hydrocarbon resins which consist essentially of at least one hydrocarbon resin in finely-divided form; a water-soluble cationic resin, a specific example of which is a water-soluble cationic aminopolyamide--epichlorohydrin resin; and water. The dispersion can be used to size paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel water-insoluble, water-dispersible thermosettable cationic resins derived by reaction of a water-soluble aminopolyamide, a hydrophobizing compound such as a ketene dimer and an epihalohydrin such as epichlorohydrin. The thermosettable cationic resins are water-dispersible, and aqueous dispersions thereof are stable for prolonged periods of time at relatively high solids concentration. The thermosettable cationic resins have particular utility in the sizing of paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are essentially stable aqueous dispersions of wax--fatty acid blends, wax-ketene dimer blends, or mixtures thereof; a water-soluble cationic resin dispersing agent; and water. The dispersions are useful in the sizing of paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are essentially stable aqueous dispersions of hydrocarbon resins which consist essentially of at least one hydrocarbon resin in finely-divided form; a water-soluble cationic resin, a specific example of which is a water-soluble cationic aminopolyamide--epichlorohydrin resin; and water. The dispersion can be used to size paper.