Real-Time Cryptography for Vital Signals Transmission

Abstract

In this paper, an approach to design a real-time cryptography system for transferring vital signals is presented. The cryptography requirement is dictated by patient privacy. The system is divided into five main parts, namely symmetric encryption algorithms, key-exchange algorithm, hash function, communication protocol and display. The implemented algorithms are chosen based on parameters such as encryption speed, level of security and complexity. The key-exchange algorithm presented in this paper is based on the Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocol while SHA-1 hash function has been used as a component of authentication. A private message combined with Diffie-Hellman key is hashed to authenticate both parties. Finally, a communication protocol has been proposed for the system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA409667

Entities

People

  • Ding S. Kion
  • Edmond Zahedi
  • Mohammed Ali

Organizations

  • National University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Algorithms
  • Authentication
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Cryptography
  • Data Displays
  • Data Encryption
  • Data Transmission
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Information Systems
  • Malaysia
  • Operating Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Secure Communications

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Cyber - Cryptography