Team-based tele-diagnostics blockchain-enabled system
A computer-controlled diagnostic network system. The system includes diagnostic devices and diagnostician devices located at different locations in a distributed secured network. The system includes a computer-controlled central blockchain server for storing and processing details obtained from the diagnostic devices and the diagnostician devices. The computer-controlled central blockchain server is communicatively coupled to a data extraction device for retrieving a plurality of computer-executable files stored at discrete distributed locations associated with one or more users of the distributed secured network. The computer-controlled central blockchain server is communicatively coupled to a blockchain device to process blockchain tasks through blockchain-enabled and computer-controlled software and hardware tools. The computer-controlled central blockchain server is located at a location remote from the locations of the diagnostic devices and the diagnostician devices.
1 . A computer-controlled diagnostic network system for facilitating integrated remote-based diagnostics, the system comprising:
a plurality of diagnostic devices located at different locations in a distributed secured network and associated with respective diagnostic centers, wherein a first diagnostic device of the plurality of diagnostic devices generates at least one computer-executable file comprising first diagnostic data in a first format, a second diagnostic device of the plurality of diagnostic devices generates at least one computer-executable file comprising second diagnostic data in a second format different from the first format;
a data standardization processor executing computer-executable digital instructions for standardizing the first diagnostic data and the second diagnostic data in accordance with a predefined format including an HL7 standard for processing;
an artificial intelligence (AI) module integrated into the system for performing a workflow task including one or more of an automated review, annotation, labeling, and a commenting on standardized first diagnostic data and the second diagnostic data, wherein the AI module comprises:
an interface layer that receives inputs from the diagnostic devices that serve as initial inputs to the AI module and analyzes the initial inputs to examine whether enough details are available to proceed,
an AI application processing layer that collects the initial inputs and related information from internal databases including a blockchain database and external Internet sources and process the initial inputs using computational intelligent tools to make automated analysis and judgments for automated reading of the diagnostic data, and
machine learning code that trains the AI module to continuously improve performance in outcomes based on feedback received from the diagnostic devices,
wherein the AI module is configured to classify the first diagnostic data in the first format and the second diagnostic data in the second format based on predefined criteria and generate diagnostic reports based on annotations and labels, and wherein the classification of the first diagnostic data in the first format and the second diagnostic data in the second format develops a structured taxonomy and definition for evolving the AI module; and
a computer-controlled central blockchain server comprising:
a plurality of distributed blockchain-configured access points providing a virtual storage through a plurality of distributed network nodes, wherein each node maintains a copy of a blockchain configured to get downloaded automatically upon joining the network;
a blockchain database communicatively coupled to the computer-controlled central blockchain server and located at a location remote from locations of the plurality of diagnostic devices, wherein the blockchain database stores at least one unique hash and at least one timestamp of the at least one unique hash; and
a processing circuit coupled to a memory circuit storing computer-executable rules and integrated circuits executing the computer-executable rules for verification of diagnostic data and workflow tasks,
wherein the computer-controlled central blockchain server stores and processes details obtained from the diagnostic devices and the structured taxonomy and definition for evolving the AI module and the structured taxonomy and definition is used to serve as an input to the AI module next time for improving outcomes of the workflow task; and
a secured cloud server communicatively coupled to the blockchain server that allows access to one or more of the computer-executable files through a secured access from a remote location without enabling creation of a local copy of the one or more computer-executable files,
wherein the data standardization processor, the AI module, the computer-controlled central blockchain server, and the secured cloud server function together as a distributed technological system that improves computer functionality by enabling integration of heterogeneous diagnostic data from distributed sources, providing automated analysis through machine learning, ensuring data security through blockchain verification, and enabling secure remote access to diagnostic files.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the AI module comprises:
an interface layer to receive inputs form a computing system that serves as an initial input to the AI module; and
an AI application processing layer to collect the initial input and related information from the computer-controlled central blockchain server and external sources, and process the initial input, make automated analysis and judgment for automated reading of the first and second diagnostic data extracted from the first and second diagnostic devices using a plurality of computational intelligent tools.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the AI module comprises a search engine that runs intelligent information searching and mining tools for complicated phrases or sentences to search for related information to improve performance through training.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the AI module comprises machine learning components that train the AI module to continuously improve performance in outcomes based on the structured taxonomy and definition and the first and second diagnostic data received from the first and second diagnostic devices.
5 . The system of claim 1 , comprising a data standardizing device to perform computer-executable digital instructions for standardizing digitally stored diagnostic data retrieved from the plurality of diagnostic devices in accordance with a predefined format, wherein the digitally stored diagnostic data before standardizing and supplying to the AI module resides in a plurality of formats within the plurality of diagnostic devices.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the distributed secured network comprises a blockchain configured diagnostic network.
7 . The system of claim 1 , comprising a blockchain database communicatively coupled to the computer-controlled central blockchain server and located at a location remote from locations of the plurality of diagnostic devices and the plurality of diagnostician devices.
8 . The system of claim 1 , comprising a private data store communicatively connected with the computer-controlled central blockchain server allowing a federated blockchain through a plurality of private access points that provides a virtual storage to facilitate interaction with the plurality of diagnostic devices maintaining a secured access of each computer executable file privately with only permissioned access and accessible from distributed locations no matter where the first and second diagnostic data originated from or is stored.
9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of diagnostic devices comprises:
the first diagnostic device located at a first location;
the second diagnostic device located at a second location; and
a third diagnostic device located at a third location,
wherein the central blockchain server is located at a fourth location and communicatively connected with the first diagnostic device, the second diagnostic device, and the third diagnostic device,
wherein the AI module is located at the fifth location and communicatively connected with the central blockchain server, the first diagnostic device, the second diagnostic device, and the third diagnostic device, and
wherein the first diagnostic device, the second diagnostic device, the third diagnostic device, the central blockchain server, and the AI module are configured as a marketplace network, wherein the marketplace networked is configured within the blockchain secured network and including a marketplace component for facilitating interactions, purchases, and delivering of the first and second diagnostic data analyzed and reported for meaningful interpretations in the form of a diagnostic report.
10 . The system of claim 1 , comprising a workflow system for performing a set of special-purpose computer-executable operations for allocating tasks among a plurality of diagnosticians connected through the diagnostic network, wherein the workflow system generates a computer-executable workflow file indicating one or more tasks allocated to the diagnosticians and automated access rights based on credentialing of digital profiles of the diagnosticians after these files are verified, analyzed, and annotated by the AI module for one or more of:
generating human feedback to serve to the AI module to improve performance of the AI module; and
verifying an outcome generated by the AI module for verification and correctness in one or more cases.
11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein the set of special-purpose computer-executable operations within the distributed secured network comprises:
creating the tasks as entries digitally;
defining a set of routing rules for the plurality of diagnosticians associated with the plurality of diagnostician devices that trigger or accept to execute a task;
retrieving the tasks for allocation to the plurality of diagnosticians from the workflow system; and
presenting digitally one or more of the tasks to the plurality of diagnosticians based on their credentials and their preferences indicative through their digital profiles.
12 . A computer-controlled diagnostic network system for facilitating integrated remote-based diagnostics, the system comprising:
a plurality of diagnostic devices located at different locations in a distributed secured network and associated with respective diagnostic centers, wherein each diagnostic device generates at least one computer-executable file comprising digitally stored diagnostic data in a specific format;
a data standardization processor executing computer-executable digital instructions for standardizing the diagnostic data in accordance with a predefined format including an HL7 standard for processing;
a plurality of diagnostician devices associated with diagnosticians located at various locations in the distributed secured network and remotely located from the diagnostic devices, wherein each diagnostician device reads the diagnostic data digitally stored in the at least one computer-executable file from a respective diagnostic device;
a computer-controlled central blockchain server comprising:
a plurality of distributed blockchain-configured access points providing a virtual storage through a plurality of distributed network nodes configured as a peer-to-peer network where each node is an administrator of the blockchain,
a blockchain database communicatively coupled to the computer-controlled central blockchain server and located at a location remote from locations of the plurality of diagnostic devices and diagnostician devices, wherein the blockchain database contains smart contracts that execute when specified conditions are met, and
a processing circuit coupled to a memory circuit and integrated circuits executing a set of computer-executable rules for verification of diagnostic data and workflow tasks,
wherein the computer-controlled central blockchain server stores and processes details obtained from the diagnostic devices and the diagnostician devices;
an artificial intelligence (AI) module integrated into the system for performing automated analysis of the standardized diagnostic data, wherein the AI module comprises:
an interface layer that receives inputs from the diagnostic devices that serve as initial inputs to the AI module and requests user feedback to proceed on further analysis,
an AI application processing layer that collects the initial inputs and related information from external sources and process the initial inputs using computational intelligent tools to make automated analysis and judgments for automated reading of the diagnostic data, the AI application processing layer collecting related information from the blockchain database to process the initial inputs and make automated judgment, and
machine learning code that trains the AI module to continuously improve performance in outcomes based on feedback received from the diagnostic devices,
wherein the AI module is configured to classify the diagnostic data based on predefined criteria and generate diagnostic reports based on annotations and labels, wherein the classification of the diagnostic data develops a structured taxonomy and definition for evolving the AI module;
a workflow system including a task segmentation engine creating workflow steps for tasks and a task scheduling engine allocating the tasks to diagnosticians, a workflow system performing a set of special-purpose computer-executable operations for allocating tasks among the diagnosticians connected through the diagnostic network, wherein the workflow system generates a computer-executable workflow file indicating one or more tasks allocated to the diagnosticians and automated access rights based on credentialing of digital profiles of the diagnosticians and dynamically updates in the computer-executable workflow file when the diagnosticians accepts the allocation of the tasks; and
a secured cloud server communicatively coupled to the blockchain server that allows access to one or more of the computer-executable files through a secured access from a remote location without enabling creation of a local copy of the one or more computer-executable files,
wherein the data standardization processor, the AI module with its interface layer, application processing layer, and machine learning code, the computer-controlled central blockchain server with its distributed access points, blockchain database, processing circuit and memory circuit, the workflow system, and the secured cloud server function as an integrated technological solution that provides specific improvements to computer functionality in diagnostic data processing, including standardization of heterogeneous data formats, evolution of AI capabilities through machine learning, secure distributed storage through blockchain technology, and secure remote access without local copying.
13 . The system of claim 12 , comprising a private data store communicatively connected with the computer-controlled central blockchain server allowing a federated blockchain that provides a virtual storage to facilitate interaction, information exchange, reviewing, and presentation of only limited executed files or portions thereof as determined based on the computer-executable workflow file allowing the automated access rights based on credentialing of the digital profiles.
14 . The system of claim 12 , comprising a data standardizing device to perform computer-executable digital instructions for standardizing digitally stored diagnostic data retrieved from the plurality of diagnostic devices in accordance with a predefined format, wherein the digitally stored diagnostic data before standardizing resides in a plurality of formats within the plurality of diagnostic devices.
15 . The system of claim 12 , comprising a blockchain database communicatively coupled to the computer-controlled central blockchain server and located at a location remote from locations of the plurality of diagnostic devices and the plurality of diagnostician devices.
16 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the set of special-purpose computer-executable operations within the distributed secured network comprises:
creating the tasks as entries digitally;
defining a set of routing rules for the plurality of diagnosticians associated with the plurality of diagnostician devices that trigger or accept to execute a task;
retrieving the tasks for allocation to the plurality of diagnosticians from the workflow system; and
presenting digitally one or more of the tasks to the plurality of diagnosticians based on their credentials and their preferences indicative through their digital profiles.
17 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the workflow system comprises a task segmentation engine to create the one or more work flow steps for the tasks defining the set of routing rules for the one or more diagnostician devices that trigger or accept to execute the task digitally.
18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the workflow system comprises a task scheduling engine to allocate and present the one or more tasks to the one or more diagnostician devices based on their credentials and their preferences indicative through their digital profiles.
19 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the distributed secured network comprises a blockchain configured diagnostic network.
20 . The system of claim 12 , comprising a credentialing system to compute credentialing of the digital profiles associated with the diagnostician devices such that the automated access rights are granted based on credentialing of the digital profiles.