Telemedicine Data Relay via Proxy Server for Secure Remote Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telemedicine devices face challenges in securely transferring personal medical data over communication networks, as they are vulnerable to rogue interception and misuse.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that uses a proxy server to securely relay personal data from a telemedicine device to a remote terminal, ensuring encrypted communication and user authentication, preventing sensitive data from being sent to the proxy server, and maintaining the remote access session even when switching between different communication networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If personal medical data is transferred over communication networks, then remote access and telemedicine functionality are enabled, but security vulnerabilities and risk of rogue interception increase
Solution Approach 1:
A proxy server is introduced as an intermediary component between the telemedicine device and remote terminals. The proxy server establishes separate communication links with both parties, acting as a mediator that enables remote access while maintaining security isolation. Personal data flows through the proxy server without direct peer-to-peer transmission, reducing security vulnerabilities associated with direct network exposure.
2Reliability
If personal data is relayed through a proxy server, then security is improved, but data transmission complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into distinct components: the telemedicine device, the proxy server, and remote terminals. Each segment handles specific functions independently - the device collects data, the proxy server manages secure transmission and authentication, and terminals access data remotely. This segmentation isolates complexity to the proxy server while keeping the device and terminals relatively simple.
3Adaptability or versatility
If communication links are re-established when switching networks, then network adaptability is improved, but session continuity may be disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The proxy server maintains continuous session state information and manages communication link re-establishment transparently. When the telemedicine device switches between communication networks (e.g., Wi-Fi to cellular), the proxy server preserves the ongoing session context and re-establishes links without requiring user intervention or causing session disruption, ensuring continuous useful action throughout the network transition.
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AI summary
A method for securely relaying personal data between a telemedicine device and a remote terminal via a proxy server includes establishing a communication link between the telemedicine device and the proxy server over a first communication network. A request, including authentication access data, is received from a remote terminal for a remote user to assess personal data of a telemedicine device user. Upon validating the authentication access data to approve access to the personal data on the telemedicine device by the remote user, the personal data is relayed between the telemedicine device and the remote terminal in a remote assess session while preventing secure personal data of the telemedicine device user from being sent to the proxy server. If the telemedicine device communicates over a second communication network, the communication link is re-established with the proxy server over the second communication network without terminating the remote access session.