Blockchain-Based COVID-19 Credentialing Informed Patent on Vaccination Data Verification

Impact summary

The paper "Blockchain-Based Solution for COVID-19 Digital Medical Passports and Immunity Certificates" contributed significantly to the development of secure and verifiable health data solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was cited in the patent US2022246257A1, which focuses on using machine learning and natural language processing to extract and verify vaccination data. The citation of this paper in the patent reflects its influence on the design of tamper-resistant, privacy-preserving digital health credential systems integrating blockchain and AI technologies.

Research outputs associated with the impact

Among the two scholarly outputs cited in the patent US2022246257A1 – Utilizing Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing to Extract and Verify Vaccination Data, one is my publication as the corresponding author:

-- Battah, A. A., Alzaabi, H., Jayaraman, R., Yaqoob, I., Salah, K., & Omar, M. (2021). Blockchain-based solution for COVID-19 digital medical passports and immunity certificates. IEEE Access, 9, 135184–135198.

Researcher involvement

As the corresponding author, I led the conceptualization, design, and validation of the proposed blockchain-based solution. I coordinated the collaborative research efforts, contributed to writing and revising the manuscript, and ensured the framework addressed practical needs during the COVID-19 crisis. I also engaged with academic and policy discussions around digital health certificates to share insights from our work and support its application.

Beneficiaries of the impact

Accenture Global Solutions Limited

Impact date	2022
Category of impact	Other Impact
Impact level	International