Description:
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a health record system and particularly to a unified digital health record system.
Description of Related Art
[002] The healthcare sector has long relied on disparate systems to collect, store, and manage patient data. Paper-based records often caused delays, misplacement of critical information, and difficulty in sharing data across healthcare facilities. Even after the introduction of electronic health records (EHRs), hospitals and clinics continued to operate in silos, without standardized integration. These limitations prevented clinicians from accessing complete patient histories and reduced the accuracy and speed of diagnoses and treatment plans.
[003] Existing digital systems focus on hospital-centric databases, with minimal interoperability across other health service providers such as pharmacies and diagnostic centers. Most platforms do not support differentiated access rights based on user roles, which leads to either excessive exposure of sensitive information or restricted access that impedes care delivery. Prescription tracking systems remain isolated, and patients often do not follow prescribed medication schedules due to a lack of unified reminders or accessible logs. Emergency response teams face delays due to the absence of readily available, structured patient data.
[004] Government-led health data repositories primarily address billing and insurance verification rather than continuous medical record management. Artificial intelligence remains largely unused in mainstream systems for early disease prediction or population-level health trend analysis. As a result, healthcare providers cannot proactively address emerging health issues or personalize care strategies.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced unified digital health record system that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a unified digital health record system. The system comprising a primary user device adapted to enable a user to upload an electronic health data to a health platform. The system further comprising a secondary user device adapted to enable a healthcare provider to read the uploaded electronic health data and upload a primary data, corresponding to the user, onto the health platform. The system further comprising a tertiary user device adapted to enable a health service provider to read the primary data and upload a secondary data, corresponding to the user, onto the health platform. The system further comprising a processing unit, established on a cloud server. The processing unit is configured to register the user onto the health platform; generate a unique user identifier corresponding to the registered user; link the health platform of the corresponding user with the generated unique user identifier; and organize the data received from the primary user device, the secondary user device, and the tertiary user device under the generated unique user identifier.
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for integration of unified digital health records. The method comprising steps of registering a user onto a health platform; generating a unique user identifier corresponding to the registered user; linking the health platform of the corresponding user with the generated unique user identifier; and organizing data received from a primary user device, a secondary user device, and a tertiary user device under the generated unique user identifier.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a unified digital health record system.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a health record system that enables centralized storage and access to a patient’s complete health history from birth, ensuring continuity and accuracy of care across different healthcare providers.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a health record system that allows differentiated permissions for doctors, pharmacists, and lab technicians, improving privacy and ensuring that only relevant professionals access the necessary data.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a health record system that helps in an early detection of potential health risks, supports preventive care, and enables data-driven clinical decisions.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a health record system that enables authorized personnel to quickly retrieve vital health information, such as allergies, medications, and existing conditions, which improves response time and patient outcomes.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a health record system that ensures that all updates to a patient’s medical information, such as consultations, prescriptions, and lab reports, are reflected immediately across the platform. This supports swift clinical decisions and minimizes delays in treatment.
[0014] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0015] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a unified digital health record system, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of a processing unit, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0019] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method for integration of unified digital health records, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0022] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0023] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0024] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a unified digital health record system 100 (hereinafter referred to as the system 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may be adapted to enable an electronic storage of Medical Health Records (MHR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) of a user. Further, the system 100 may be adapted to conduct a vivid identification of the user. The system 100 may provide a role-based access control for lifelong, center managed, and computerizable medical record management with real-time updates and a user-driven medication tracking.
[0025] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the system 100 may incorporate non-limiting hardware components to enhance the processing speed and efficiency such as the system 100 may comprise a primary user device 102, a health platform 104, a secondary user device 106, a tertiary user device 108, a processing unit 110, and a cloud server 112. In an embodiment of the present invention, the hardware components of the system 100 may be integrated with computer-executable instructions for overcoming the challenges and limitations of the existing systems.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the primary user device 102 may be adapted to enable a user to upload an electronic health data on the health platform 104. The electronic health data may be, but not limited to, a name of the user, a gender of the user, an age of the user, a past medical history of the user, allergies of the user, a disability of the user, a vision number of the user, a height of the user, a weight of the user, a regular medication schedule of the user, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the electronic health data, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The primary user device 102 may be, but not limited to, a smartphone, a wearable body tracker, a laptop, a tablet, a kiosk, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the primary user device 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0027] The health platform 104 may be a computer application that may be installed in the primary user device 102, the secondary user device 106, and the tertiary user device 108. The health platform 104 may enable the user to track medical histories with daily logs for medication intake. Thus, improving adherence. The health platform 104 may enable the user to and/or a designated emergency contact to quickly retrieve essential health data and/or spontaneous medications to ensure timely medical intervention.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the secondary user device 106 may be adapted to enable a healthcare provider to read the uploaded electronic health data and upload a primary data, corresponding to the user onto the health platform 104. The healthcare provider may be, but not limited to, a doctor, a surgeon, an emergency respondent, and so forth. The primary data may be, but not limited to, a prescription, a medication, tests, a past report, physiological trends, an ongoing medication, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the primary data, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The secondary user device 106 may be, but not limited to, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a kiosk, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the secondary user device 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the tertiary user device 108 adapted to enable a health service provider to read the primary data and upload a secondary data, corresponding to the user onto the health platform 104. The health service provider may be, but not limited to, a pharmacist, a lab technician, an ambulance driver, an insurer, and so forth. The secondary data may be, but not limited to, a bill, a receipt, a report, a certificate, an insurance, emergency contacts, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the secondary data, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The tertiary user device 108 may be, but not limited to, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a kiosk, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the tertiary user device 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0030] In an embodiment of the present invention, the processing unit 110 may be established and installed on the cloud server 112. The processing unit 110 may further be configured to execute computer-executable instructions to generate an output relating to the system 100. The processing unit 110 may be, but not limited to, a Programmable Logic Control (PLC) unit, a microprocessor, a development board, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the processing unit 110 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the processing unit 110 may further be explained in conjunction with FIG. 2.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server 112 may be adapted to store the electronic health data, the primary data, and the secondary data. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server 112 may be remotely located. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server 112 may be a public cloud server. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server 112 may be a private cloud server. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the cloud server 112 may be a dedicated cloud server. The cloud server 112 may be, but not limited to, a Microsoft Azure cloud server, an Amazon AWS cloud server, a Google Compute Engine (GCE) cloud server, an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) cloud server, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the cloud server 112, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the processing unit 110, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The processing unit 110 may comprise the computer-executable instructions in form of programming modules such as a user registration module 200, a data generation module 202, a data linkage module 204, and a data organization module 206.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the user registration module 200 may be configured to register the user onto the health platform 104. The registration may be conducted upon uploading and processing of the electronic health data. Further, the user registration module 200 may be configured to generate a profile of the user. The profile may enable the user to update the uploaded electronic health data. Upon registration of the user, the user registration module 200 may transmit an activation signal to the data generation module 202.
[0034] The data generation module 202 may be activated upon receipt of the activation signal from the user registration module 200. In an embodiment of the present invention, the data generation module 202 may be configured to generate a unique user identifier corresponding to the registered user. The unique user identifier may be a string of alphanumeric and symbolic characters of a predefined length. The data generation module 202 may be configured to transmit the unique user identifier to the data linkage module 204.
[0035] The data linkage module 204 may be adapted to be activated upon receipt of the unique user identifier from the data generation module 202. In an embodiment of the present invention, the data linkage module 204 may be configured to link the health platform 104 of the corresponding user with the generated unique user identifier. Upon linkage, the data linkage module 204 may be configured to transmit an organizational signal to the data organization module 206.
[0036] The data organization module 206 may be activated upon receipt of the organizational signal from the data linkage module 204. The data organization module 206 may be configured to organize the data received from the primary user device 102, the secondary user device 106, and the tertiary user device 108 under the generated unique user identifier. The data organization module 206 may be configured to conduct predictive analytics and generate recommendations based on the electronic health data, the primary data, and the secondary data using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational technique. Further, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational technique may be configured to analyze the data received from the primary user device 102, the secondary user device 106, and the tertiary user device 108 for generating health insights. Based on the generated health insights, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational technique may verify a risk of illness to the user.
[0037] FIG. 3 depicts a flowchart of a method 300 for integration of the unified digital health records, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0038] At step 302, the system 100 may register the user onto the health platform 104.
[0039] At step 304, the system 100 may generate the unique user identifier corresponding to the registered user.
[0040] At step 306, the system 100 may link the health platform 104 of the corresponding user with the generated unique user identifier.
[0041] At step 308, the system 100 may organize the data received from the primary user device 102, the secondary user device 106, and the tertiary user device 108 under the generated unique user identifier.
[0042] At step 310, the system 100 may conduct predictive analytics and generate recommendations based on the electronic health data, the primary data, and the secondary data using the Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational technique.
[0043] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0044] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A unified digital health record system (100), the system (100) comprising:
a primary user device (102) adapted to enable a user to upload an electronic health data on a health platform (104);
a secondary user device (106) adapted to enable a healthcare provider to read the uploaded electronic health data and upload a primary data, corresponding to the user onto the health platform (104);
a tertiary user device (108) adapted to enable a health service provider to read the primary data and upload a secondary data, corresponding to the user onto the health platform (104); and
a processing unit (110), established on a cloud server (112), characterized in that the processing unit (110) is configured to:
register the user onto the health platform (104);
generate a unique user identifier corresponding to the registered user;
link the health platform (104) of the corresponding user with the generated unique user identifier; and
organize the data received from the primary user device (102), the secondary user device (106), and the tertiary user device (108) under the generated unique user identifier.
2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processing unit (110) is configured to conduct predictive analytics and generate recommendations based on the electronic health data, the primary data, and the secondary data using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational technique.
3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic health data is selected from a name of the user, a gender of the user, an age of the user, a past medical history of the user, allergies of the user, a disability of the user, a vision number of the user, a height of the user, a weight of the user, a regular medication schedule of the user, or a combination thereof.
4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the primary data is selected from a prescription, a medication, a testing, a past report, a physiological trends, an ongoing medication, or a combination thereof.
5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the secondary data is selected from a bill, a receipt, a report, a certificate, an insurance, an emergency contacts, or a combination thereof.
6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the healthcare provider is selected from a doctor, a surgeon, an emergency respondent, or a combination thereof.
7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the health service provider is selected from a pharmacist, a lab technician, an ambulance driver, an insurer, or a combination thereof.
8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic health data, the primary data, and the secondary data are stored on the cloud server (112).
9. A method (300) for integration of unified digital health records, the method (300) is characterized by steps of:
registering a user onto a health platform (104);
generating a unique user identifier corresponding to the registered user;
linking the health platform (104) of the corresponding user with the generated unique user identifier; and
organizing data received from a primary user device (102), a secondary user device (106), and a tertiary user device (108) under the generated unique user identifier.
10. The method (300) as claimed in claim 9, comprising a step of conducting predictive analytics and generating recommendations based on an electronic health data, a primary data, and a secondary data using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational technique.
Date: June 03, 2025
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant