IoT PCR FOR DISEASE AND VACCINATION DETECTION AND ITS SPREAD MONITORING USING SECURE BLOCKCHAIN DATA PROTOCOL

Abstract

A system allows a data to be automatically uploaded via a Bluetooth interface to an Android or Apple-based smartphone and then wirelessly sent to a secure blockchain powered global network, instantly making the test results available anywhere in the world. The IoT system presented here could become an essential tool for healthcare centers to tackle infectious disease outbreaks identified either by DNA or ribonucleic acid.

Claims

1. A spread of disease monitoring. system comprising; a first device adaptable to allow a data to be automatically uploaded via a Bluetooth interface to an Android or Apple-based smartphone; and a second device adaptable for wirelessly sending the data to a secure blockchain powered global network, instantly making the test results available anywhere in the world.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0009] Other advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

[0010] FIGS. 1 and 2 show several schematic diagrams demonstrate the IoT system that could be applied for COVID spread monitoring.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Referring to FIG. 1, a schematic diagram demonstrates a IoT system that could be applied for COVID spread monitoring. Once the sample potentially containing the COVID is processed at point of interest location, the results of diagnoses as well as GPS coordinates of the location are automatically transferred via the user's mobile phone interface through a global network to a control center. All results can be collected as cloud data by a network to create a disease outbreak map showing the disease outbreak area and carry out continuous monitoring.

[0012] 2. Material and Methods/PCR Device.

[0013] 2.1. PCR Chip: Fabrication and Assembly.

[0014] The core of the system consists of four virtual reaction chambers (VRC) on a hydrophobically coated glass which were successfully tested earlier for ultrafast real-time PCR with external optics, and a fully integrated real-time PCR. The glass will be placed on a silicon chip made by micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) technology developed earlier. The layout of the MEMS chip containing heaters and sensors using a Nanolithography toolbox and adding an electrically grounded guard ring between the sensor and the heater. Additionally, the chip size will increase to assure easier handling. The chip will be placed on its own printed circuit board (PCB) and will be connected to the motherboard of the PCR unit by a connector for simple replacement and calibration. The electronics as well as the optics will also be improved but it is not a subject of this contribution. The PCR systems will then be assembled and calibration ready for deployment.

[0015] 2.2. Bluetooth Module Design.

[0016] Wireless communication between mobile platforms, such as a mobile phone or tablet, and the PCR system is provided via a BT module, which comprised a commercial unit supporting BT version 2.1. This unit has its own dedicated 5 V power supply with a universal serial bus (USB) connector, including AC-DC converter and voltage stabilizer, making it compatible with a standard USB power supply or power bank. The independent power supply for the BT module eliminates its influence on PCR system stability.

[0017] PCR system is conducted bi-directionally via a universal asynchronous receiver-transmitter interface. Based on a request from a mobile system, such as a smartphone or tablet, the last PCR measurement data are sent to the mobile system.

[0018] 2.3. Cell Phone/PC APP.

[0019] Global Response Aid have developed an application (APP) for Apple and Android devices that allows users to receive data via the BT communication module from the PCR system, save them and represent them in graphical format. The system has the function of sending the data via blockchain to a dedicated place with GPS coordinates to inform authorities about the presence of the infectious disease. After pairing the device with the BT unit of the PCR system, data from the PCR system are downloaded into the device and plotted on its display. They can also be automatically sent via LTE network to a dedicated place monitoring the disease outbreak. For convenience, we also created a personal computer (PC) APP for PCR system programming either via USB or BT interface.

[0020] The system of the present invention also offers a secured, blockchain-based human identity stored on one or more blocks in a blockchain. For example, information stored can include a user's medical records or vaccination history and allows a user to visit a medical clinic or medical aid station that has an account in the blockchain-based identity and transaction platform, enter contact information and/or a username, and provide a thumbprint or biometric data to allow the medical clinic to have access to the user's health records and other information included in the blockchain and alert about dates and times of upcoming vaccination.

[0021] While the invention has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof.

[0022] Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention. It will be apparent that multiple embodiments of this disclosure may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known process operations have not been described in detail in order not to unnecessarily obscure the present embodiments.