Abstract: A method and system for repairing a corrupted video file, includes creating, with a processor, a helper file in a storage device; storing, with the processor, static video and audio parameters in the helper file at a beginning of the recording of a video; storing audio sample sizes in the video file during the recording of the video; and prior to playing back the video, reconstructing, with the processor, an index of the corrupted video file using the static video and audio parameters stored in the helper file, video parameters stored in video file and the audio sample sizes stored in the video file; and appending the reconstructed index to the video file.

Abstract: A system and method for the decentralized storage of data is provided that pre-processes data files to generate multiple subsets of encrypted data that includes randomly selected portions of data from different data files. The subsets of encrypted data are then transmitted to multiple remote servers that are randomly chosen for each subset of encrypted data. The local encryption key that was used to encrypt the data is required to reconstruct the data file. The system and method is particularly suited for the decentralized storage of medical data.

Abstract: An digital imaging system and method that is provided that is capable of receiving and processing multiple types of image formats. Thus, the system is capable of receiving image signals from multiple types of image sources, such as medical imaging devices, that may each use different image formats, and converting the image format of the received image signals to the image formats required by one or more predetermined devices, such as an image recording device and a display.

Abstract: A system and method for authorizing and unlocking functionality embedded in a system is provided that utilizes a removable storage device that contains code for authenticating and unlocking additional functionality in a system. The code in the removable storage device can be a cryptographic key, a password, or any other type of digital signature. Thus, the system can provide a basic (or initial) level of functionality and one or more additional (or premium) levels of functionality that are not part of the basic level of functionality and that can be selectively accessed in exchange for, for example, additional payments or other consideration. A user can enable the one or more additional levels of functionality by, for example, providing payment to the system manufacturer or distributer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for capturing, processing still images, captured inline from an analog video stream, and storing in a digital format on removable non-volatile memory using an S-video or composite video interface to most medical modalities, including, ultrasound machines, intra-oral cameras, endoscopic cameras, or any device with analog video output. The apparatus provides a Menu Driven/Front Panel Control User Interface with on-screen messages providing the ability to review of images via unique On-Screen display. The apparatus utilizes on-board local memory with the ability to store images on multiple specialized non-volatile memory drives that can be equipped with unique embedded security key facilitating the storage, manipulation, and distribution of images. A preferred embodiment includes the capturing of images from live video to removable non-volatile memory formats utilizing the apparatus's video inputs without need of personal computer, and without the need for a computer bus interface.