Smart traceable framework for transportation of transplantable organs using IPFS, iot, and smart contracts

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Supply Chain Management

Background:

• Current organ transport systems lack patient monitoring capabilities, leading to concerns about organ integrity and security.
• Centralized data storage poses risks of security breaches and single points of failure.
• Existing systems fail to ensure container security and provide real-time condition updates.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a decentralized, transparent, and secure framework for organ transportation management.
• To enhance patient confidence through real-time monitoring and data traceability.
• To address limitations in current organ transport systems regarding security, transparency, and reliability.

Main Methods:

• Integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors within organ containers for real-time condition monitoring (temperature, humidity, vibration, orientation).
• Utilizing smart contracts on a blockchain for secure, immutable data logging and automated alerts.
• Employing the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for efficient off-chain data storage to reduce costs and blockchain load.

Main Results:

• The proposed framework ensures data security, immutability, and decentralization through blockchain technology.
• Real-time sensor data provides continuous updates on the organ's condition, enhancing safety.
• The novel use of IPFS for off-chain storage significantly reduces deployment costs (approx. 5.52 INR) and Ether consumption.

Conclusions:

• The developed framework offers a cost-effective, secure, and transparent solution for organ transportation.
• It improves traceability and reliability, addressing critical limitations in existing systems.
• This approach enhances stakeholder confidence and ensures the integrity of transplantable organs during transit.