Emergency Medical Data Access via Pre-Validated Identity Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems fail to securely and efficiently share emergency medical data with licensed responders during life-threatening events, as they are not integrated with existing infrastructure like NLETS, leading to delays in accessing critical healthcare information.
Innovation Solution
A secure online data sharing network is established, allowing patients to voluntarily store and authorize access to their emergency medical data, which can be accessed by licensed responders through a validated and authenticated system, ensuring secure and efficient care during emergencies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If emergency medical data is stored securely with strict access control, then patient privacy is protected, but access time for licensed responders is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
Patients pre-register their emergency medical data, photos, and videos along with authorized responder credentials before emergencies occur. This preliminary setup includes uploading identification documents and designating trusted responders, so that when an emergency happens, the pre-validated information can be immediately accessed without time-consuming verification procedures
Solution Approach 2:
A third-party verification system acts as an intermediary between patients and responders. This system pre- validates patient identities and responder credentials, storing verified information in a secure database. During emergencies, responders can quickly access pre-validated data through this intermediary system without directly contacting patients or performing time-consuming identity verification themselves
2Reliability
If identity verification processes are made rigorous, then security is improved, but the complexity of enrollment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system accepts multiple types of identification documents (driver's licenses, state IDs, passports) and uses a universal verification process that works with all of them. The same enrollment platform serves multiple functions: identity verification, photo capture, data upload, and responder credential validation, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining rigorous security standards
3Measurement precision
If biometric verification is implemented, then identity authentication accuracy is improved, but the cost of the system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses disposable or easily replaceable biometric capture devices such as standard digital cameras and mobile phone cameras for photo and video capture. These devices are far less expensive than specialized biometric scanners while providing sufficient authentication accuracy for emergency identification purposes. The system accepts photos taken with consumer-grade devices and uses automated image processing to verify identity
Data Source
AI summary
A computer implemented system and method verify and validate a user identity for enrollment in a secure personal dataset accessing system. A personal dataset includes identifiable attributes of the user. Using a computer, authenticity of an asserted user identity includes electronically verified identifiable attributes to form the personal dataset. A biometric identifier of the user is automatically captured for validating the identifiable attributes by confirming that the asserted identity matches the identifiable attributes. A traceable e-audit trail is provided in an enterprise infrastructure and bench mark performance indicator. A digital security element is generated and results in the user electronically receiving a password and a unique electronic address is assigned to the user. The digital security element is then transmitted to the user from the computer and enables electronic access to the personal dataset relating to the user, the personal dataset having been authenticated through the verification and validation.