computer hardware and software for use in network communications, and for computer hardware, software, devices and media for use in computerized integrated environmental monitoring systems, environmental control systems, and related communications interface systems, comprising personal computers, notebook computers, personal digital assistants, personal information managers, pen-based computers; computer networking hardware and cabling; computer communications adapters comprising networking cards, fax cards, and modem cards, infrared adapters, audio adapters, and video adapters; software for managing system applications; system controller module software; infrared wireless remote controllers and sensors; control panels; telephonic devices comprising telephones, cordless phones, cellular phones, radio phones, telephone switches, answering machines, voice mail systems, modems, fax machines, and radio transmitters and receivers; intercoms; audio and visual devices comprising televisions, computer and video monitors, cameras, recorders, and speakers; thermostats; utility communication interfaces and energy management controllers comprising sensors and controllers for electrical circuits, lighting, temperature appliances, telephones, water, garbage, and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning); environmental sensors comprising temperature sensors, smoke detectors, water temperature sensors, and pressure sensors; security systems comprising door, window, motion, and temperature sensors, controllers, computer and video monitors, and alarms; electrical power supplies and electrical power supplies having backup capabilities

research, development and consulting services in the field of environmental monitoring and control, and communications systems therefor