Feasibility Analysis of Fifth-generation (5G) Mobile Networks for Transmission of Medical Imaging Data

The electronic sharing of medical imaging data is an important element of modern healthcare systems, but current infrastructure for cross-site image transfer depends on trust in third-party intermediaries. In this work, we examine the blockchain concept, which enables parties to establish consensus without relying on a central authority. We develop a framework for cross-domain image sharing that uses a blockchain as a distributed data store to establish a ledger of radiological studies and patient-defined access permissions. The blockchain framework is shown to eliminate third-party access to protected health information, satisfy many criteria of an interoperable health system, and readily generalize to domains beyond medical imaging. Relative drawbacks of the framework include the complexity of the privacy and security models and an unclear regulatory environment. Ultimately, the large-scale feasibility of such an approach remains to be demonstrated and will depend on a number of factors which we discuss in detail.

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Standardization of 5G Mobile Networks

Research Anthology on Developing and Optimizing 5G Networks and the Impact on Society ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-7708-0.ch030 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 742-769

Author(s):

David Harborth ◽

Maurice Pohl

Keyword(s):

Mobile Networks ◽

Success Factors ◽

Current Status ◽

Fifth Generation ◽

The Future ◽

Standardization Process ◽

The University ◽

5G Mobile Networks

According to Rahim Tafazolli from the University of Surrey, users can expect the “perception of infinite capacity” from the future of mobile networks. The fifth generation of mobile networks, 5G, is expected to be released in 2020 and steps up to fulfill various expectations. This article systematically reviews existing research on standardization of 5G and provides an outlook on how to continue best in the future. The review of existing literature shows areas in standardization research, like standardization from a user's perspective, that are rarely covered. In the second part, the focus shifts towards specific publications of relevant standardization organizations and stakeholders for the 5G standardization. By matching the current status of the 5G standardization with historical success factors derived in the first part, this research shows that the standardization process of 5G is on a good way but acknowledges that there is much work to do in the future.

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5G Beyond 3GPP Release 15 for Connected Automated Mobility in Cross-Border Contexts

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s20226622 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (22) ◽

pp. 6622

Author(s):

Gorka Velez ◽

Ángel Martín ◽

Giancarlo Pastor ◽

Edward Mutafungwa

Keyword(s):

Mobile Networks ◽

Automotive Industry ◽

The European Union ◽

Automated Driving ◽

Cross Border ◽

Fifth Generation ◽

Business Perspective ◽

Communication Challenges ◽

Open Issues ◽

5G Mobile Networks

Fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks aim to be qualified as the core connectivity infrastructures to address connected automated mobility (CAM), both from a technological and from a business perspective, for the higher automation levels defined by the automotive industry. Specifically, in some territories such as the European Union the cross-border corridors have relevance, as they are the cohesive paths for terrestrial transport. Therefore, 5G for CAM applications is planned to be deployed there first. However, cross-border contexts imply paramount communication challenges, such as seamless roaming, not addressed by current technology. This paper identifies relevant future 5G enhancements, specifically those specified by Third-Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) releases beyond Release 15, and outlines how they will support the ambitions of highly automated driving in cross-border corridors. In order to conduct this study, a set of representative use cases and the related communication requirements were identified. Then, for each use case, the most relevant 5G features were proposed. Some open issues are described at the end.

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