Security Framework for Pervasive Healthcare Architectures Utilizing MPEG-21 IPMP Components
2009

Security Framework for Pervasive Healthcare Architectures

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Anastasios Fragopoulos, John Gialelis, Dimitrios Serpanos

Primary Institution: Industrial Systems Institute, R.C Athena

Hypothesis

Can MPEG-21 IPMP components be used to enhance the security and privacy of medical data in pervasive healthcare architectures?

Conclusion

The proposed framework enhances patient privacy and security in healthcare environments by utilizing MPEG-21 standards.

Supporting Evidence

  • The framework addresses the need for secure data communication in healthcare.
  • MPEG-21 can protect medical data and enhance user privacy.
  • The architecture allows for selective access to medical information.

Takeaway

This study shows how to keep medical data safe and private using special technology, so only the right people can see it.

Methodology

The study proposes a security framework based on MPEG-21 for wearable embedded medical devices (EMDs) to protect sensitive medical data.

Limitations

The framework does not address all potential security threats and relies on the assumption that hospital servers are trusted.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1155/2009/461560

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