Remote Implantable Device Programming via Secure Cloud Mediation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing implantable medical devices require in-person programming due to the need for close contact, limiting remote patient care capabilities and increasing the risk of unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
A cloud-centric digital health network architecture enabling secure, remote programming and monitoring of implantable medical devices using clinician and patient controller devices, integrated with AI and ML for real-time kinematic and auditory analysis, and secure data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If in-person programming using short-range communication links is used, then security against unauthorized access is improved, but remote patient care capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cloud-based server as an intermediary between the implantable medical device and external devices. The server establishes secure communication sessions, manages authentication, and relays data transmissions. This mediator enables remote access while maintaining security by controlling and monitoring all communication channels through a centralized trusted platform.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical requirement of physical proximity (short-range communication requiring close contact) with a network-based communication system. By substituting the physical constraint with digital communication protocols over network infrastructure, the system enables remote programming and monitoring while maintaining security through cryptographic authentication and encrypted data transmission.
2Reliability
If in-person programming is required, then risk of unauthorized access is reduced, but access to medical expertise is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cloud-based server provides universal access capabilities, allowing multiple external devices (clinician devices, patient devices, third-party devices) to securely communicate with implantable devices regardless of geographic location. The server handles authentication, session management, and data transmission for various device types and user roles, making the system adaptable to diverse access scenarios while maintaining centralized security control.
3Ease of operation
If remote communication is enabled, then patient care accessibility is improved, but data security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements preliminary security measures before enabling remote communication. Authentication protocols verify device and user identities before establishing communication sessions. Encryption algorithms protect data transmissions in advance. The server validates all incoming requests and establishes secure channels before any data exchange occurs, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches before they can happen.
Solution Approach 2:
The server continuously monitors communication sessions and data transmissions, providing real-time feedback on security status. The system tracks authentication events, session states, and data flows to detect and respond to potential security threats. This feedback mechanism enables dynamic security adjustments and maintains protection while enabling remote access.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to providing digital health services. In some embodiments, systems and methods for conducting virtual or remote sessions between patients and clinicians are disclosed. During the sessions, media content (e.g., images, video content, audio content, etc.) may be captured as the patient performs one or more tasks. The media content may be presented to the clinician and used to evaluate a condition of the patient or a state of the condition, adjust treatment parameters, provide therapy, or other operations to treat the patient. The analysis of the media content may be aided by one or more machine learning/artificial intelligence models that analyze various aspects of the media content, augment the media content, or other functionality to aid in the treatment of the patient.