 Welcome Guest | Sign In  Philips Wants Devs' Bright Ideas for
Its Web-Connected Light Bulbs   Philips' Web-enabled Hue light
bulbs haven't been available that long, and they've already lit
the imaginations of those who worked up their own apps for the
technology. That prompted the company to open up API's to all
developers who think they can take Hue to the next level -- not
just for lights, but other possible uses and devicse that could
give consumers control of their homes from smartphones or
tablets.  Dutch electronics giant Philips, which launched its
Hue Web-connected LED home lighting system in October, released
a development kit Monday in the hopes of integrating official
applications -- and more possible home uses -- for its
technology.  Developers can use the API as they choose, and can
keep all their earnings from commercializing products. Some have
already developed unofficial Hue apps, and Philips is trying to
organize a robust development community that can lead to other
potential devices for co