Secure Data Capture Module for Sensitive Information Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for secure data transfer, particularly for sensitive data like prescriptions, are costly and complex, making it difficult for small businesses to establish secure network connections, especially over public networks like the Internet, due to the risk of unauthorized access.
Innovation Solution
The method involves dividing communications into two independent processes: a Data Capture module at the client computer and a Reception Control module at the server, allowing only one-way data transfer from the client to the server, with the Data Capture module unable to access the journal system or the server, and the server module being the only entity that can read from the Data Capture module, ensuring secure data capture and transfer without direct access to the patient journal system or server.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional firewalls and encryption are used for secure data transfer, then security level is improved, but cost and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the communication architecture into two independent processes: a Data Capture module at the client computer and a Reception Control module at the server. This segmentation isolates the sensitive patient journal system from direct network exposure while enabling secure data transfer through dedicated communication paths.
Solution Approach 2:
The Data Capture module acts as an intermediary between the patient journal system and the network. It captures sensitive data locally and transfers it through a controlled interface, preventing direct access to the journal system while enabling secure external communication.
2Reliability
If expensive VPN solutions are implemented for secure communication, then security level is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The Data Capture module performs security functions locally at the client computer without requiring external VPN infrastructure. It independently captures, encrypts, and manages data transfer, eliminating the need for expensive centralized VPN solutions while maintaining security.
3Productivity
If direct network connection is established for data transfer, then communication efficiency is improved, but risk of unauthorized access increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts the data capture and transfer functionality from the patient journal system into a separate Data Capture module. This allows the journal system to remain isolated on the internal network while the capture module handles all external communications, eliminating direct network exposure.
4Reliability
If small businesses implement secure network connections, then security level is improved, but financial resources and technical skill requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The solution uses standard, readily available computer hardware and software components to implement security functions. The Data Capture module can be implemented on ordinary computers without requiring specialized equipment, making security accessible to small businesses with limited resources.
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AI summary
The present invention is generally related to a method, system and devices for secure data capture and transfer of sensitive data. In particular, the present invention is related to a method, system and devices for secure capture of sensitive data such as personal data, patient journals, business secrets etc. in a local client computer and then a secure transfer of such sensitive data from said client computer over a network, including public networks, to a server computer, by providing an access point according to the present invention providing a controlled direction of communication which is preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data.