MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641044741 A) filed by Hindusthan College Of Engineering And Technology on April 08, 2026, for Telemedicine Access For Rural Healthcare In Nabha.
Inventors include S Shankar; Ramyadevi M; Dr. N. J. R Muniraj; K Lashmanan; T. K. P Rajagopal; K V Sreelekha; Reena B; Priya N; Smetha R; Sneha. S; Sanjay A; and Mounapriya R.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: This invention presents a telemedicine platform designed to improve healthcare accessibility for rural communities by enabling remote medical consultation through digital communication technologies. The system allows patients in rural areas to connect with qualified doctors through video, audio, or chat-based consultation without the need for physical hospital visits. The proposed platform includes online appointment booking, digital prescription generation, and secure storage of patient medical records in a centralized database. The system uses web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Node.js/PHP, and MySQL to provide a reliable and user-friendly healthcare service. The communication between patients and doctors is supported through WebRTC-based video consultation and HTTPS secure communication protocols to ensure privacy and data security. The platform is optimized for low-bandwidth internet connections, making it suitable for rural areas with limited digital infrastructure. The invention aims to reduce travel costs, waiting time, and improve healthcare service accessibility for rural populations while ensuring efficient management of medical information.
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