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Secure information embedding into 1D biomedical signals based on SPIHT.

Oscar J Rubio1, Alvaro Alesanco, José García

  • 1Communication Technologies Group, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research, University of Zaragoza, Edif. Ada Byron, C/María de Luna 3, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain. orubio@unizar.es

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This study introduces a secure encoding system for biomedical signals, embedding metadata and ensuring privacy for e-health. The system offers efficient compression and secure access to medical data.

Keywords:
Biomedical signalsDistortionE-healthMetadata embeddingSPIHTSecurity

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Information Security
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Secure and efficient storage, transmission, and access to medical tests are critical in the e-health environment.
  • Existing systems often face challenges in balancing data compression, metadata embedding, and robust security measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel encoding system for 1D biomedical signals that integrates metadata embedding, security, and privacy features.
  • To meet the stringent requirements of secure and efficient data handling in e-health applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 1D SPIHT algorithm for compressing 1D biomedical signals while maintaining clinical quality.
  • Implemented metadata embedding in the compressed domain to prevent additional distortion.
  • Incorporated digital signatures for security and attribute-level encryption for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated high embedding capacity across various electrocardiogram (ECG) and electroencephalogram (EEG) databases (e.g., 3 KB in resting ECGs, 200 KB in stress tests, 30 MB in ambulatory ECGs).
  • Achieved short delays (2-3.3s) suitable for real-time transmission.
  • Showcased significant signal compression (approximately 3x in real-time, 5x in offline operation) even with embedded security and metadata.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed encoding system effectively addresses the need for secure, private, and efficient management of biomedical signals in e-health.
  • The system's performance, validated on standard databases, confirms its viability for real-world e-health services.