Using the Ethereum Blockchain in the Internet of Things Network for IT Diagnostics
https://doi.org/10.35596/1729-7648-2024-30-3-61-68
Abstract
The article discusses the use of Ethereum blockchain technology in the Internet of Things (IoT) network for IT diagnostics of patients, which increases data security and user privacy. This integration is proving effective for storing and managing sensitive data of patients with neurological diseases. An integrated system architecture has been developed that combines the IoT network, the IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) file structure with the Ethereum blockchain to create a reliable data storage model. This system ensures efficient, secure and transparent data processing, optimizing the processes of data registration, authorization and verification. Using IPFS for decentralized file storage, along with the Ethereum blockchain to create tamper-proof medical records, provides increased efficiency, scalability and privacy. During the experiments, the process of creating and testing the system was implemented, including setting up the environment, connecting an IPFS node, programming Ethereum smart contracts, sampling voice data and storing their hashes.
About the Authors
U. A. VishniakouBelarus
Uladzimir A. Vishniakou, Dr. of Sci. (Tech.), Professor at the Department of Infocommunication Technologies
Tel.: +375 44 486-71-82
220013, Minsk, P. Brovki St., 6
YiWei Xia
Belarus
Postgraduate at the Department of Infocommunication Technologies
Minsk
Chuyue Yu
Belarus
Postgraduate at the Department of Infocommunication Technologies
Minsk
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For citations:
Vishniakou U.A., Xia Y., Yu Ch. Using the Ethereum Blockchain in the Internet of Things Network for IT Diagnostics. Digital Transformation. 2024;30(3):61-68. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35596/1729-7648-2024-30-3-61-68