Abstract: A method and system for providing tandem protection in a communication system. Path protection is provided using at least two redundant communication paths and selecting the communication having higher signal quality. Interface protection is provided through a protection transceiver thus implementing M:N equipment protection and 1+1 optical protection.

Abstract: A sanitizing device has a supply of antibacterial fluid capable of rendering at least a portion of bacteria on an object inert. The fluid is sprayed in a path of distribution in a mist while the object is positioned in the path of distribution. Means are provided to propel the fluid, means are provided to activate commencement of the distribution of the fluid and means are provided to terminate the distribution. Preferably when hands of a person are being sanitized means are provided to ensure that the user is a non-child person. This may be facilitated in various ways including sensory measurement of a height of the user, measurement of a weight of the user and measurement of elevational placement of a trunk of the user via heat sensing of the trunk. Preferably suction is provided to remove excess sprayed fluid from about the sanitizing device.