CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/611,866, entitled“ANONYMIZED, MONETIZED, INDIVIDUALLY OWNED DATA BARTERED IN GLOBAL SERVICE & PRODUCT

PLATFORMS,” filed December 29, 2017, the content of which is hereby

incorporated by reference for all purposes.

FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to healthcare products and services, and more specifically, to health information technology systems that enable new models of healthcare.

BACKGROUND

[0003] In current healthcare systems, patients often do not own or control their data. This leads to healthcare data that does not travel with a patient, which leads to a lack of portability and a barrier for patients wishing to seek out new treatments with new providers or continue existing treatment with a new provider. In some cases, it is difficult for providers to share information due to a lack of interoperability across systems. Physical therapy, home nursing, hospice, physical therapy, hospitals and outpatient practices, pharmacies do not share a combined communication capability. This can lead to a lack of truly available options that patients want. Because of the lack of data portability a platform or open market for health care products and pharmaceuticals does not exist.

SUMMARY

[0004] Healthcare data is collected and managed. Biometric data of a healthcare consumer is received. A unique identifier is assigned to the healthcare consumer, and the unique identifier is associated with the biometric data. Healthcare data is received for the healthcare consumer. The health data is stored in association with the unique identifier. A request is received to access the health data. In accordance with determining that the request to access the health data is authorized, data is sent based on the health data in response to the request. In accordance with determining that the request to access the health data is not authorized, no data is sent based on the health data in response to the request.

[0005] Some embodiments described in this disclosure are directed to one or more devices that use artificial intelligence, computer vision, and/or mechanical systems to sort and place objects from loading containers, and one or more operations related to the above that the devices optionally perform. The full descriptions of the embodiments are provided in the Drawings and the Detailed Description, and it is understood that the Summary provided above does not limit the scope of the disclosure in any way.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0006] For a better understanding of the various described embodiments, reference should be made to the Detailed Description below, in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the figures.

[0007] FIG. 1 A depicts an interface that allows a user to login to various

embodiments of the present technology.

[0008] FIGS. 1B-1P depict various interfaces for a consumer of healthcare services and products for using embodiments of the present technology.

[0009] FIGS. 1Q-1U depict various interfaces for healthcare professionals and providers for using embodiments of the present technology.

[0010] FIG. 2 depicts a computer system that may be used to implement various embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein can be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of various concepts. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these concepts can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring such concepts.

[0012] Embodiments of the present technology provide a software as a service (SAAS) Health Information Technology (HIT) data currency wallet, approach for a new model of healthcare. The present technology provides patients a better selection of healthcare products and services, more quickly and cost effectively, and increases physician satisfaction, efficacy and accuracy. Some embodiments enable evidence based recommendations, honor the health and sovereignty of the individual, leverage open and fair markets, respect unique cultural perspectives/ traditional norms, and integrate environmental issues in a holistic interdependent manner.

[0013] Embodiments of the present technology provide patient data that is easy to use, reliability, and unique to the individual. Patient data can be composite data rather than siloed data, which allows for monetized benefits to the individual. The data can also be randomizable, query-able, and able to be analyzed anonymized and HIPAA compliant.

[0014] Embodiments of the present technology include data secured by one or more of biometric, alpha numeric identifiers/passwords, hashes, blockchains, hybrid blockchain composite data, and/or other cloud cyber security technologies.

[0015] The human eye has a dark pupil in the middle of a colored area (blue, green, brown, and other shades) and that colored area around the pupil is called the iris. The iris is comprised of fine strands of muscle that dilate and constrict the pupil, and the pattern of those strands is absolutely unique to each individual. The iris pattern develops and stabilizes by the 4th month of pregnancy, long before birth, and so an iris scan on a baby at the moment of birth will be a stable identity through the life of that person. Fingerprints and footprints, on the other hand, can remain unstable and incomplete for as much as a year after birth, and so are unreliable for birth confirmation and Vital Statistics identity registration. Another advantage of iris scanning is that it does not require anything be touched. In an area known to have emerging infections or lethal virus transmission, a fingerprint pad poses risks. An iris scan can be done reliably from as much as a meter distance from the subject and takes less than one second.

[0016] In iris scanning, a low-power, near-infrared black-and-white image of an iris is captured, then the pattern is analyzed, encoded through a mathematical transformation called a hash, and then encrypted. Facial point recognition is done simultaneously in a matter of seconds with a handheld device (e.g., smart phone or tablet computer) with integrated or externally connected scanning equipment (e.g., a general or special purpose camera).

[0017] The iris scan data can be encrypted pattern and assigned an alpha numeric identification (e.g., 12 characters) that is generated randomly and anonymously tying a patient’s data in a blockchain (with time stamped dispersed nodes) to the iris anytime they scan. There is no method for tracking that ID to a person, a place, or a time. That ID can then be linked, if needed, to other index key (Social Security Number, Passport number, hospital patient ID, printed acrylic barcode for a test tube or worn for a displaced person... ) and then perhaps decoupled later when no longer needed.

[0018] Once issued and on file, that paired iris scan and unique ID serves as the key that unlocks an encrypted file (e.g., kept in the cloud) containing important data to that person, such as a passport image, a medical record, a vaccine schedule, documentation of other family members, immigration papers, professional licenses, or an education certificate. All items are locked and encrypted by the pattern in the iris scan. This ID allows for unprecedented portability and security, including the management of a basic medical record for IDPs and refugees in disaster or even normal, preventative circumstances. Individual patients set their own access controls for who can see their data and in what circumstances (disaster response,

emergency/Jane Doe, guardians) and can also grant access outside of these defaults. Providers scanning into the system benefit from the ability to send and receive securely orchestrated and integrated or updated reports, notices, continuing disaster response and medical education or training and credential changes. These can be tied to a country’s certifying academies or institutions.

[0019] With a backbone of individuals’ data in blockchain, immutable format, embodiments of the present technology allow for integration with net enabled systems globally including electronic health records like OpenMRS. The data also can be fully compatible with all existing international medical data interoperability and security standards, including HL7, LOINC, IXF, and XForms.

[0020] FIGs. 1 A-1U depicts various user interfaces for using embodiments of the present invention. The interfaces are presented via a display of an electronic device with an application installed that allows a user to interact with (e.g., to use, manage, etc.) the healthcare system implemented with embodiments of the present technology.

[0021] FIG. 1A depicts screenshot 100 of a login interface for a healthcare app according to embodiments of the present technology. The interface includes buhon 101 for healthcare consumers (e.g., a patient) to login and buhon 102 for a provider (e.g., a doctor or healthcare worker) to login. In other embodiments, the interface optionally includes buttons for other types of users to login. Prior to reaching the interface in screenshot 100, a user may register or otherwise enroll with the healthcare system according to the procedure described above.

[0022] FIG. 1B depicts screenshot 103 of an interface displayed while a user’s iris is being scanned after having selected the patient buhon 101 of FIG. 1A. The interface includes a progress indicator and can optionally provide feedback to the user about positioning the electronic device (or the user’s iris) so as to align the iris scanner with the user’s iris. For example, the interface could prompt the user to move closer to the electronic device or for the user to move the electronic device closer to the user. The interface could also provide a real time image of the user’s iris overlaid with a target indicator to aid in alignment.

[0023] FIG. 1C depicts screenshot 104 of an interface showing that the user’s iris has been recognized. The interface includes the user’s name associated with the iris that was scanned. The user can select buhon 107 to rescan their iris in the unlikely event that the wrong user was detected. At input 105, the user’s alphanumeric (only shown as numeric in the figure) string associated with their iris is displayed and can be entered or modified as necessary. The user uses buhon 106 to login to the system.

[0024] FIG. 1D depicts screenshot 108 of an interface displayed after the user has successfully logged in. This interface allows a user to switch languages and select their current location, which is displayed by indicator 109. Location identifier 110 is displayed also. A user selects buhon 111 when the location is set. [0025] FIG. 1E depicts screenshot 112 of an optional interface displayed to confirm location 113 is the correct location. The interface optionally includes indicator 114 to show that the location is confirmed with a particular technique (e.g., GPS). Once confirmed, the user selects button 115.

[0026] FIG. 1F depicts screenshot 116 of an interface of the healthcare system. The interface includes affordances 117-121 that when selected, allow the user to perform various functions. These various interfaces are described in more detail below. These specific affordances optional and some may be omitted while others are included.

[0027] FIG. 1G depicts screenshot 122 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“My Health” affordance of FIG. 1F. This interface allows for selecting various settings and other information via affordances 123-128 that can be entered for the user.

[0028] FIG. 1H depicts screenshot 129 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“Overview” affordance of FIG. 1G. The interface allows a user to select various health indicators, e.g., indicators 130 and 131, which allow for users to enter health related information. For example, in FIG. 1G, users can enter data via buttons l30a-d or l3la-d. In other examples, data is optionally entered directly via text or numeric inputs or graphical elements, such as sliders, checkboxes, etc.

[0029] FIG. II depicts screenshot 132 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“Beginnings” affordance in FIG. 1G. This interface displays various health information 133 associated with the user. This interface optionally allows the user to update and or modify the information. Alternatively, this data is entered during enrollment/registration or another time and is not readily modifiable by the user.

[0030] FIG. 1J depicts screenshot 134 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“History” affordance of FIG. 1G. This interface displays various health information 135 associated with the user. This interface optionally allows the user to update and or modify the information. Alternatively, this data is entered during enrollment/registration, by a healthcare profession at the time of treatment or examination, or at another time and is not readily modifiable by the user.

[0031] FIG. 1K depicts screenshot 136 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“Preventative” affordance of FIG. 1G. This interface displays various health information 137 associated with the user. This interface optionally allows the user to update and or modify the information. Alternatively, this data is entered during enrollment/registration, by a healthcare profession at the time of treatment or examination, or at another time and is not readily modifiable by the user.

[0032] FIG. 1L depicts screenshot 138 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“Connect App” affordance of FIG. 1G. The interface allows a user to connect the electronic device and application to a health monitoring device, such as an external device to track activity or collect health data (e.g., blood pressure, glucose levels, heart rate, EKG data, etc.).

[0033] FIGS. 1M-0 depict screenshot 138, 141, and 143 of interfaces that are displayed as part of the sub interfaces available after a user selects the“Settings” affordance in FIG. 1F. These interfaces allow a user to enter various information 140 and 142, including physical information, identification numbers, health information, insurance information, etc. Interface 143 also provides for management functions, such as rescanning the user’s iris.

[0034] FIG. 1P depicts screenshot 144 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user selecting the“Connect User” affordance of FIG. 1F. This interface allows a user to search for other users via text box 145 and add them to displayed list 147 of connected users. When adding a connection, the user optionally includes other information about the newly connected user, such as whether the newly connected user is a professional or personal via slider 146. Selecting the type of connected user may modify the type of information that the connected user can access.

[0035] FIGS. 1Q-1U depict various screenshots of interfaces that are displayed when a user logins in as a professional (see button 102 of FIG. 1A above).

[0036] FIG. 1Q depicts screenshot 148 of an interface that is displayed in response to a user successfully logging-in as a professional. Affordances 149-154 allow the professional to access various other interfaces, some of which are described below.

[0037] FIG. 1R depicts screenshot 155 of an interface displayed response to the“My Patients” affordance being selected from FIG. 1Q. Affordance 156 allows the professional to access the health information (e.g., some or all of the information described with respect to FIGS. 1H-1N) for a particularly patient. The patients listed optionally include those that the patient has connected with via the interface described with respect to FIG. 1P. Alternatively, patients are optionally added via another interface, for example, displayed in response to affordance 157.

[0038] FIGS. 1S depicts screenshot 158 of an interface that displays various accreditation information 159. This interface is displayed in response to selection of the“Accreditations” affordance in FIG. 1Q.

[0039] FIG. 1T depicts screenshot 160 of an interface that displays various disaster response information 159. This interface is displayed in response to selection of the “Disaster Response” affordance in FIG. 1Q.

[0040] FIG. 1U depicts screenshot 162 of an interface that displays options for searching for and adding other users. This interface is displayed in response to selection of the“Connect User” affordance in FIG. 1Q. Text input 163 is used to search for users and slider 164 allows a characteristic to be assigned to that user.

Other characteristics can also be input using other types of inputs. List 165 displays a list of other users that the professional is already connected too.

[0041] Access to, management of, and entering the various information and data described above occurs via a blockchain that is used in embodiments of the present invention. When users give others access to their data, e.g., via the interfaces described above, the data or references to the data is entered on the blockchain. Users can grant access to this data via other blockchain entries. The users might do this in exchange for electronic or fiat currency (e.g., users can sell their data and other information) or in order to get healthcare (e.g., users can provide access to their data to a professional healthcare provider).

[0042] For each user of the system a digital wallet may be assigned. In gap populations that lack any health system such as in third worlds, undocumented or refugee/displaced populations or uninsured/uncovered patients, there is no legacy system to overcome and, an individual’s wallet may include prefunded coins. The system can collect data (e.g., via the interfaces that are described above) that has never before been to market.

[0043] In countries that have legacy healthcare systems that work, an individual’s data can still me monetized for their wallet to use for services in the global marketplaces. Indeed, even in the world’s best healthcare solutions, such as the Netherlands, there has been a growth of private health options which would benefit from engaging platforms.

[0044] In countries with legacy systems that don’t work, or are unsustainable, embodiments of the present technology optionally start as a wellness plan and a means for helping people with high deductible plans by being built into their plan cost.

[0045] Embodiments of the blockchain used to store permissions and other data described above optional include a hybrid of Hexyl, Hashgraph and Ethereum’s blockchain and smart contract functionalities. This blockchain can be modified to work with other blockchains, such as a Soverin Identity blockchain configuration.

[0046] Embodiments of the present technology handle direct payment and smart contracts, which empower the vendors of healthcare products, while creating open markets and competition which will greatly reduce what is considered unreasonable pricing of many health care products given the siloed access that oligopolies or monopolies of product currently have, to the detriment of soaring healthcare costs.

By embedding research analytics a new era of medicine and level of evidence based on“pure” and uncorrupted data.

[0047] To use the blockchain-based system, users enroll (e.g., scan) into the system and providers and other vendors will undergo a verification process through their credentialing agency.

[0048] Patients and providers upon initial enrollment will either via voice activation or manual typing register and create their wallet. The individual links to minors or dependents or others and specifies what functionality and visibility each connected user will have. Wallet points (e.g., preloaded, bought with fiat currency, or received in exchange for goods, data access, or in other items of value) will not expire at years end but rather accrue. They can be gifted to a family member or to an anonymized recipient in a donation platform which will allow for direct provision of services to at risk individuals, or in the case of a disaster response, at risk populations. For example, an individual wanting to donate points can search the healthcare system’s user base by GPS and age if they wish, and donate their points to the wallets of children in the region of an earthquake. They could also donate points to providers or vendors in that region. Points cannot be revoked once donated. As the donation with be a time stamped ledger, the individual donation, if theft can be traced and reversed.

[0049] The operator of the healthcare system can generate revenue based on subscriptions, advertisements and/or fees on transactions. Subscriptions are, in essence, for a wallet but can be marketed as for a portable EHR for patients, provider credentialing, provider direct payment method, emergency and disaster response tool, end of life tool, coordination of care tool, marketplace access, high deductible premium coverage or wellness plan.

[0050] Individuals can their points or other digital currencies in the market place for healthcare product or services. An individual patient, when accepting an offer from a researcher or a vendor, will receive points or other digital currencies which cannot be cashed out.

[0051] In some embodiments, a blockchain generally acts as a public, verifiable ledger for arbitrary information, often used to transfer assets in a decentralized way. The transparency provided through a blockchain makes it an ideal technology to construct a public health care system and research engine. Smart contracts distinguish Ethereum from other platforms as they enable the execution of arbitrarily complex and verifiable agreements on top of its blockchain, making publishing and verifying the lending contracts efficient and transparent. The automation of coded terms can cover transactions and agreements end-to-end. As such, smart contracts significantly reduce manual efforts required in the traditional health care billing system and can eliminate the need for trusted third-party executors. Other blockchains can also be used.

[0052] A patient can use their vendor derived points towards point purchased in marketplace products or services without cashing out and facing conversion losses to flat currency. The healthcare system then functions and the money handler issuing payment for that product or service

[0053] For vendor entities wanting access to an individual patient’s or provider’s data, smart contracts will include terms for use that include time of data lease for specific data sets at specific cost to the individual. Vendors will choose form templated wallet offers to patients in which standards, based on current National Institute of Health and industry standards, are the basis of the offering. This wallet offer can be a smart contract. Vendors will offer patients, unless in markets where cryptocurrencies are widely accepted, in flat currency, while the currency will be paid in Ethers. Vendors can send ETH (or other digital currencies) that is equivalent to the fiat currency value to the patient. As payments are instant there will be no interest accrued or payable.

[0054] It is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of blocks in the processes/flowcharts disclosed is an illustration of exemplary approaches. Based upon design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of blocks in the processes/flowcharts can be rearranged. Further, some blocks can be combined or omitted. The accompanying method claims present elements of the various blocks in a sample order, and are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.

[0055] Turning now to FIG. 2, components of an exemplary computing system 200, configured to perform any of the above-described processes and/or operations are depicted. For example, computing system 200 may be used to implement the electronic device described above that implements any combination of the above embodiments. Computing system 200 may include, for example, a processor, memory, storage, and input/output peripherals (e.g., display, keyboard, stylus, drawing device, disk drive, Internet connection, camera/scanner, microphone, speaker, etc.). However, computing system 200 may include circuitry or other specialized hardware for carrying out some or all aspects of the processes.

[0056] In computing system 200, the main system 202 may include a motherboard 204 with a bus that connects an input/output (I/O) section 206, one or more microprocessors 208, and a memory section 210, which may have a flash memory card 212 related to it. Memory section 210 may contain computer-executable instructions and/or data for carrying out the techniques and algorithms described above. The I/O section 206 may be connected to display 224, a keyboard 214, a camera/scanner 226 (e.g., to detect objects for recognition, depth information, and capture video/image frames), a microphone 228, a speaker 230, a disk storage unit 216, and a media drive unit 218. The media drive unit 218 can read/write a non- transitory computer-readable storage medium 220, which can contain programs 222 and/or data used to implement process 200 and/or process 400. [0057] Additionally, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be used to store (e.g., tangibly embody) one or more computer programs for performing any one of the above-described processes by means of a computer. The computer program may be written, for example, in a general-purpose programming language (e.g., Pascal, C, C++, Java, or the like) or some specialized application-specific language.

[0058] Computing system 200 may include various sensors, such as front facing camera 230, back facing camera 232, compass 234, accelerometer 236, gyroscope 238, and/or touch-sensitive surface 240. Other sensors may also be included, such as one or more depth sensors associated with cameras 230, 232.

[0059] While the various components of computing system 200 are depicted as separate in FIG. 2, various components may be combined together. For example, display 224 and touch sensitive surface 240 may be combined together into a touch- sensitive display.

[0060] Some non-limiting feature combinations of the present technology are described in the aspects below.

[0061] 1. A method of collecting and managing healthcare data, the method comprising:

receiving biometric data of a healthcare consumer;

assigning a unique identifier to the healthcare consumer and associating the unique identifier with the biometric data;

receiving health data for the healthcare consumer;

storing the health data in association with the unique identifier;

receiving a request to access the health data;

in accordance with determining that the request to access the health data is authorized, sending data based on the health data in response to the request;

in accordance with determining that the request to access the health data is not authorized, forgoing sending data based on the health data in response to the request. [0062] 2. The method of aspect 1, wherein the unique identifier is an alphanumeric string.

[0063] 3. The method of aspect 1 or 2, wherein the unique identifier is based on the biometric data.

[0064] 4. The method of any one of aspects 1-3, wherein the biometric data is data of the iris of the healthcare consumer.

[0065] 5. The method of any one of aspects 1-4 further comprising:

determining whether the request to access the health data is authorized by querying blockchain data.

[0066] 6. The method of any one of aspects 1-5 further comprising:

receiving digital currency in response to sending data based on the health data.

[0067] 7. The method of any one of aspects 1-6, wherein the health data is stored in associated with the unique identifier in the cloud.

[0068] 8. The method of any one of aspects 1-7 further comprising:

encrypting the health data prior to storing it.

[0069] 9. The method of any one of aspects 1-8 further comprising:

executing a smart contract related to the health data, wherein the smart contract is executed on behave of the healthcare consumer.

[0070] 10. The method of any one of aspects 1-9, wherein the biometric data is captured with a camera sensor of a handheld electronic device.

[0071] 11. A computer readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising instructions, which when executed by an electronic device cause the device to perform any of the methods of aspects 1-10.

[0072] 12. An electronic device, comprising:

one or more processors;

memory; and

one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for performing any of the methods of aspects 1- 10

[0073] The previous description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various examples described herein. Various modifications to these examples will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other examples. Thus, the claims are not intended to be limited to the examples shown herein, but are to be accorded the full scope consistent with the language of the claims, wherein reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean“one and only one” unless specifically so stated, but rather“one or more.” The word“exemplary” is used herein to mean“serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any example described herein as“exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other examples. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term“some” refers to one or more.

Combinations such as“at least one of A, B, or C,”“one or more of A, B, or C,”“at least one of A, B, and C,”“one or more of A, B, and C,” and“A, B, C, or any combination thereof’ include any combination of A, B, and/or C, and can include multiples of A, multiples of B, or multiples of C. Specifically, combinations such as “at least one of A, B, or C,”“one or more of A, B, or C,”“at least one of A, B, and C,”“one or more of A, B, and C,” and“A, B, C, or any combination thereof’ can be A only, B only, C only, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C, where any such combinations can contain one or more member or members of A, B, or C. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various examples described throughout this disclosure that are known or later come to be known to those of ordinary skill in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be encompassed by the claims. Moreover, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless of whether such disclosure is explicitly recited in the claims. The words“module,”“mechanism,”“element,” “device,” and the like cannot be a substitute for the word“means.” As such, no claim element is to be construed under 35 U.S.C § 112(f) unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase“means for.”