IoMT-Blockchain based Secured Remote Patient Monitoring Framework for Neuro-Stimulation Device

TL;DR

This paper proposes a secure, decentralized IoMT-Blockchain framework for remote neuro-stimulation device monitoring, featuring a hardware prototype and an Android app to enhance real-time patient care.

Contribution

It introduces a novel IoMT-Blockchain based framework for remote neuro-stimulation, including a hardware prototype and Android app for secure, real-time monitoring.

Findings

Developed a hardware-based tDCS device operable via internet

Proposed a blockchain-enabled framework addressing IoMT security issues

Demonstrated real-time remote patient monitoring capabilities

Abstract

Biomedical Engineering's Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is helping to improve the accuracy, dependability, and productivity of electronic equipment in the healthcare business. Real-time sensory data from patients may be delivered and subsequently analyzed through rapid development of wearable IoMT devices, such as neuro-stimulation devices with a range of functions. Data from the Internet of Things is gathered, analyzed, and stored in a single location. However, single-point failure, data manipulation, privacy difficulties, and other challenges might arise as a result of centralization. Due to its decentralized nature, blockchain (BC) can alleviate these issues. The viability of establishing a non-invasive remote neurostimulation system employing IoMT-based transcranial Direct Current Stimulation is investigated in this work (tDCS). A hardware-based prototype tDCS device has been developed that can be operated over the internet using an android application. Our suggested framework addresses the problems of IoMTBC-based systems, meets the criteria of real-time remote patient monitoring systems, and incorporates literature best practices in the relevant fields.