Using digital watermarking to enhance security in wireless medical image transmission

Giakoumaki, A; Perakis, K; Banitsas, K; Giokas, K; Tachakra, S; Koutsouris, D

dc.contributor.author	Giakoumaki, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Perakis, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Banitsas, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Giokas, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Tachakra, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Koutsouris, D	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:34:49Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:34:49Z
dc.date.issued	2010	en
dc.identifier.issn	1530-5627	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/20874
dc.subject	Digital watermarking	en
dc.subject	Encryption	en
dc.subject	Image transfer	en
dc.subject	Wireless telemedicine	en
dc.subject.classification	Health Care Sciences & Services	en
dc.subject.other	Fixed networks	en
dc.subject.other	Image transfer	en
dc.subject.other	Integrated systems	en
dc.subject.other	Medical images	en
dc.subject.other	Medical information	en
dc.subject.other	Quality degradation	en
dc.subject.other	Test results	en
dc.subject.other	Transmission of medical images	en
dc.subject.other	Wireless channel	en
dc.subject.other	Wireless telemedicine	en
dc.subject.other	Wireless transmissions	en
dc.subject.other	Bioinformatics	en
dc.subject.other	Cryptography	en
dc.subject.other	Digital watermarking	en
dc.subject.other	Hospitals	en
dc.subject.other	Integrated control	en
dc.subject.other	Integrated optics	en
dc.subject.other	Telemedicine	en
dc.subject.other	Watermarking	en
dc.subject.other	Wireless networks	en
dc.title	Using digital watermarking to enhance security in wireless medical image transmission	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1089/tmj.2009.0054	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2009.0054	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2010	en
heal.abstract	Objectives: During the last few years, wireless networks have been increasingly used both inside hospitals and in patients' homes to transmit medical information. In general, wireless networks suffer from decreased security. However, digital watermarking can be used to secure medical information. In this study, we focused on combining wireless transmission and digital watermarking technologies to better secure the transmission of medical images within and outside the hospital. Methods: We utilized an integrated system comprising the wireless network and the digital watermarking module to conduct a series of tests. Results: The test results were evaluated by medical consultants. They concluded that the images suffered no visible quality degradation and maintained their diagnostic integrity. Discussion: The proposed integrated system presented reasonable stability, and its performance was comparable to that of a fixed network. This system can enhance security during the transmission of medical images through a wireless channel. © 2010, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.	en
heal.publisher	MARY ANN LIEBERT INC	en
heal.journalName	Telemedicine and e-Health	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1089/tmj.2009.0054	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000276909000008	en
dc.identifier.volume	16	en
dc.identifier.issue	3	en
dc.identifier.spage	306	en
dc.identifier.epage	313	en