Using a 64-bit key which is generated by using each patient’s heartbeat, comes the solution to wireless communication between the modern medical implants and maintenance/monitoring devices was develop.

Modern medical implants significantly reduce the need for follow-up surgical interventions. Many such implants are used to regulate vital functions, and can be monitored, updated or controlled remotely via a wireless connection. Regardless of how weird it might sound, hacking such implants is theoretically possible since their connection is just as vulnerable as the connection between other wireless devices. This heartbeat-based encryption is not easy to crack because of the constantly changing nature of the heartbeat, which makes it impossible to replicate by using an older record.

One measurement is taken by the implant itself and one is taken at the same time from the patient’s index finger. The interval between 16 successive heartbeats is used to generate a calibrated 64-bit key. Successful communication between the implants and the external devices is possible only when the keys generated using the two measurements match to a great degree. Hmm.. just a wonderful technology for the medical people. Okay! That’s it for now ’cause I still have to check to this Nikon rifle scopes that I happened to browse earlier. This might be an interesting thing too! Have a great day everyone!