Abstract: Saving energy includes at least one object sensor that is coupled to at least one light sensing if at least one object is present adjacent to the at least one light. If it is further determined that the time of day corresponds to a desired start-up time, the at least one light may then be illuminated by a control system.

Abstract: An in-wheel motor having an inner stationary portion (the stator), and an outer rotating portion (the rotor) that rotates around the stator and drives a wheel directly attached to the rotor. The stator may comprise an inner support structure around which a plurality of magnets having windings are disposed in a circumferential fashion. The rotor circumferentially surrounds the stator, and includes permanent magnets placed at an interval along a surface of the rotor. An intermediate layer between the rotor and the stator is comprised of a bearing that allows movement of the rotor relative to the stator. By attaching a wheel directly to the outer surface of the rotor, a compact and efficient wheel-mounted electrical motor may be provided.

Abstract: Provided embodiments include a device, a system, an article of manufacture, and a method. A system is provided. The system includes a transmit module, an interface module, and a control module. The transmit module receives first data for transmitting the first data over a network. The interface module interfaces the transmit module to the network. The interface module has a network address that identifies the interface module on the network. The control module receives a control signal to transmit the first data over the network. The control module outputs the network address to the transmit module when the control signal is received. The transmit module transmits the first data that includes the network address over the network.

Abstract: An in-wheel motor having an inner stationary portion (the stator), and an outer rotating portion (the rotor) that rotates around the stator and drives a wheel directly attached to the rotor. The stator may comprise an inner support structure around which a plurality of magnets having windings are disposed in a circumferential fashion. The rotor circumferentially surrounds the stator, and includes permanent magnets placed at an interval along a surface of the rotor. An intermediate layer between the rotor and the stator is comprised of a bearing that allows movement of the rotor relative to the stator. By attaching a wheel directly to the outer surface of the rotor, a compact and efficient wheel-mounted electrical motor may be provided.

Abstract: Provided embodiments include a device, a system, an article of manufacture, and a method. A system is provided. The system includes a transmit module, an interface module, and a control module. The transmit module receives first data for transmitting the first data over a network. The interface module interfaces the transmit module to the network. The interface module has a network address that identifies the interface module on the network. The control module receives a control signal to transmit the first data over the network. The control module outputs the network address to the transmit module when the control signal is received. The transmit module transmits the first data that includes the network address over the network.

Abstract: An anti-collision system and method for railed vehicles are provided. This system can include a camera module, a processor, and a transceiver. The camera module is configured to record images of the environment around a first railed vehicle. The processor is configured to receive an image from the camera and extract a detected feature from the image. The detected feature is then compared to features stored in a database having an associated unique location on the rail system. Should the detected feature be found within the database, the unique location on the rail system is transmitted via a transmitter as the present location of the railed vehicle.

Abstract: A method of saving energy is provided. The method can include providing at least one object sensor coupled to at least one light, and sensing if at least one object is present adjacent to the at least one light. The method can further include determining if the time of day corresponds to a desired start-up time, and illuminating the at least one light if the time of day corresponds to the desired start-up time and the at least one object is adjacent to the at least one light.