Medical File Transfer System with Central Authentication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for transferring medical images and records between facilities often involve physical transport of hard copies or electronic media, lacking efficient and secure electronic transfer solutions that enable off-site viewing and disaster recovery.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using a permission-based on-demand transfer system with central authentication through a main server, web-based workflow management, and smart local client-server systems, allowing secure electronic transfer of medical files between facilities, enabling off-site viewing and backup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If physical transport of hard copies or electronic media is used, then data can be transferred between facilities, but the process is time-consuming and lacks efficient electronic transfer capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/physical transport system (couriers, CD-ROMs, hard copies) with an electronic communication network system. Medical files are transferred electronically through a network between facilities, eliminating the need for physical media and significantly reducing transfer time while improving productivity.
2Speed
If electronic transfer system is implemented, then transfer speed improves, but system complexity increases with multiple servers and authentication protocols
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a main server system as an intermediary that manages authentication and coordinates transfers between client server systems at different facilities. This centralizes complexity management while enabling fast electronic transfers. The main server handles authentication keys and transfer coordination, allowing client systems to focus on local operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into a main server system and multiple client server systems at different facilities. Each facility has its own client server for local operations, while the main server handles centralized authentication and coordination. This segmentation distributes complexity while maintaining high transfer speeds through electronic communication.
3Reliability
If physical copying of medical files is used, then files can be transferred to different facilities, but data integrity and security are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an authentication feedback mechanism where the main server receives authentication keys from client servers, verifies them, and provides feedback for authorized transfers. This ensures data integrity and security by validating authentication credentials before allowing file transfer, preventing unauthorized access while maintaining reliable data transmission.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for managing, transferring, modifying, converting and/or tracking medical files and/or medical system messages. In certain embodiments, the foregoing may generally be based on requesting medical files at a first medical facility, identifying the requested medical files at a second medical facility, initiating a secure network connection between the first and second medical facility, modifying a header portion of the medical files based on patient identification information created by the first medical facility, and other processing steps.