Abstract: A method and system for a Virtual Video Store (VVS) System for distributing video. Shown is an on-premise locked storage vault or remote video rental storefront vault, wherein multiple purchased copies are physically placed in the vault and at least one is digitally stored. The vault contains a plurality of copies of a title which titles have been purchased. The VVS Digital Encoder System would store the titles into the video server storage unit so that the vendor could get multiple plays from a single digitally stored copy. Content control is provided prior to storage in the Administration Database Server for the Middleware. Also, Cover Art is provided for scanning prior to storage in the video server storage unit. Meta Data is input into the Administration Database. The Movie ID number is input into the Virtual Video Store System Database Control Server to allow Database and Control Exchange.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling distribution of d.c. power to a plurality of remote d.c.-powered LAN transceivers, which includes a plurality of primary d.c. power supplies and at least one backup d.c. power supply, all having means for connection to a source of electrical power to provide output d.c. power independently of each other. A plurality of electrical switches are each operable in a first mode of operation to connect one of the primary power supplies to at least one set of output terminals for connection to a remote transceiver. Comparator circuits compare the output voltage at each of the primary power supplies to the output voltage at the backup power supply to indicate a failure condition at one of the primary supplies. Circuitry is responsive to a failure indication for operating one or more of the electrical switches in a second mode of operation in which at least one set of output terminals is connected to the backup power supply.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for preventing an impaired person from operating a vehicle. The method includes a means for evaluating the level of the necessary skills for the safe operation of motorized vehicles, including automobiles, watercraft, aircraft and machinery. Once this level is determined on an individual basis, before operation of the motorized vehicle can be effected, each individual must match or surpass the safety level for enabling the ignition of the device. If the individual is impaired such as by drugs or alcohol use, the evidence is retained and the ignition disabled to prevent operation of the motorized vehicle. The apparatus includes an electronic module necessary to activate a test routine or program which also records the time, identity of the user, the number of times passed or failed and any attempts to tamper with our circumvent the system.