communication devices, namely computer hardware and software, integrated to provide telephone and wide area network communications between remote locations; and for providing communication within local area networks that are within homes and businesses

computer hardware, namely, microprocessors and computer memory and recording media, computer software, and utility meters, all for use in the field of energy management

computer software programs for use in the field of network communication; and computer software programs for use in the field of energy management

energy management devices; namely, computer hardware and software; for providing control of energy using components such as water heaters, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, and small appliances; and/or for providing remote meter reading; and/or providing utilities with capability for real time variable pricing of offered commodities such as electricity, water and gas; and/or for providing direct utility control of customers' heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; ...

Providing Integrated Bidirectional Transmission of Voice, Audio Video, Data, and Visual Messages Between Home/Business and Goods/Services Providers via Telephone, Electric Lines, and Broadband Technology