An elevated mesh network supported and operably coupled to street lamps can be used to remotely monitor and control field devices. The packet transceiver modules of the mesh network can also be coupled to sensors that monitor operation of a street lamp as well as environmental conditions. The elevated...http://www.google.de/patents/US7817063?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7817063 - Method and system for remotely monitoring and controlling field devices with a street lamp elevated mesh network