Biometric Medical ID Codes for Offline Emergency Data Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing medical data communication systems are inefficient and insecure, particularly during emergencies, as they rely on printed forms that can be easily accessed by unauthorized individuals, require network connectivity, and do not support real-time biometric validation, leading to delays in medical treatment.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for encrypting and generating identification codes based on biometric data, allowing offline access and real-time validation of patient identity, with varying levels of medical data access based on authorization, ensuring secure and timely communication of medical data to emergency responders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If printed medical data forms are used, then medical data can be accessed without network connectivity, but the data can be accessed by unauthorized persons and is easily outdated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical printed form system with an electronic system that uses biometric authentication (fingerprint, iris, facial recognition) to access medical data. This substitution provides both security through encryption and controlled access through biometric verification, eliminating the security vulnerabilities of printed forms while maintaining offline accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the access control parameter from physical possession of printed forms to biometric authentication. By using unique biological characteristics as the access key, the system maintains the benefit of offline access while dramatically improving security and preventing unauthorized access.
2Reliability
If conventional EHR systems with network connectivity are used, then medical data can be securely stored and accessed, but access is delayed when network connection is unavailable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments medical data into two categories: critical emergency data stored locally on the patient's device for immediate offline access, and comprehensive data stored securely in the EHR system for when network connectivity is available. This segmentation ensures that time-critical information is instantly accessible while maintaining security for the complete medical record.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-storing essential medical data (allergies, blood type, emergency contacts) locally on the patient's device before any emergency occurs. This preliminary storage ensures that critical information is immediately available without network connectivity, eliminating access delays during emergencies.
3Reliability
If password/PIN protection is used in online EHR systems, then data security is improved, but medical personnel cannot access data when patient is unconscious or unable to communicate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the password/PIN-based access system with biometric authentication. Biometric sensors can rapidly verify a patient's identity without requiring the patient to consciously provide credentials, enabling medical personnel to access critical data even when the patient is unconscious, incoherent, or unable to communicate.
Solution Approach 2:
The biometric authentication system enables self-verification where the patient's own biological characteristics serve as the authentication mechanism. This eliminates the need for the patient to actively participate in the authentication process, allowing rapid access during emergencies when the patient cannot communicate.
4Productivity
If medical IDs are simplified for quick access, then identification speed is improved, but the amount of critical medical data available to personnel is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments medical data into critical emergency information (allergies, blood type, emergency contacts) that is immediately displayed after biometric verification, and comprehensive medical history that can be accessed subsequently. This segmentation provides rapid identification and access to critical data while maintaining the option to access complete medical records when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-loading and prioritizing display of critical emergency medical data immediately after biometric authentication. This ensures that the most important information is available within seconds of verification, maintaining identification speed while providing complete medical data access for subsequent detailed review.
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AI summary
Methods and systems to selectively output access-protected information associated with a code based on biometric data of person from who the code is obtained. An embodiment includes outputting first information upon capture of the code and outputting second information if biometric data obtained from the person matches biometric data associated with the code. The first information may be extracted from the code and the second information may be retrieved from a remote storage device. The biometric data associated with the code may be extracted from the code or retrieved from the remote storage device. The first information may include personal identification information. The second information may include, without limitation, access-protected information, personal medical information, an indication that the person is a member of an at-risk group, or an indication that the person is suspected of involvement in illicit activity. Outputting the first information may be omitted.