A SECURE AND SCALABLE FRAMEWORK FOR EMBEDDED SYSTEMS BASED MEDICAL DEVICES

Embedded systems such as radiology machines, smart thermometers etc. are widely used in hospitals and health centers. These devices collect a large amount of patient data. However, several issues persist around security of the data and integration with other IT systems in the hospitals. This paper proposes a theoretical framework that outlines a layered approach for using secured and scalable healthcare devices. The main focus is on lightweight encryption mechanisms, handling of real-time patient data and integration with other IT systems.