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The Role of AI, IoT and Blockchain in Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19

  • Book

  • November 2023
  • Bentham Science Publishers Ltd
  • ID: 5921111
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, humanity faced unprecedented challenges that necessitated innovative technological solutions. The Role of AI, IoT, and Blockchain in Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 explores the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain technologies in combating the pandemic's effects.

Key themes:

  • Technological Pandemic Response: This book delves into how technology played a pivotal role in enabling social distancing, remote monitoring, contact minimization, telecommuting, online education, virus analysis, and predictive modeling, effectively aiding the fight against the coronavirus.
  • Data Precision: Accurate and reliable data are essential for tracking virus spread. The book demonstrates how AI, IoT, and Blockchain can establish digital databases that ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and real-time monitoring, addressing the challenges faced by public healthcare systems.
  • Innovative Applications: Chapters in this book cover a wide array of applications, from AI-driven models for COVID-19 analysis and prediction to the use of 3D printing technologies, IoT tools for virus control, and the impact of AI and IoT in healthcare. It also explores the role of social media in promoting social distancing.
  • Advanced AI Techniques: Readers gain insights into cutting-edge AI techniques applied to COVID-19 in areas such as treatment, diagnosis, prognosis, chest X-ray and CT analysis, pandemic prediction, and pharmaceutical research.
  • Industry 4.0: The book discusses Industry 4.0 technologies and their contribution to sustainable manufacturing, efficient management strategies, and their response to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Contributed by a distinguished panel of national and international researchers, with multidisciplinary backgrounds specializing in Artificial Intelligence, biomedical engineering, machine learning, and healthcare technology, public health and industrial automation. Each contribution includes derailed references to encourage scholarly research.

This book serves as a valuable resource for academic and professional readers seeking to understand how modern computing technology has been harnessed to address the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers insights into technological innovations and their potential for the betterment of society, especially in times of crisis. Readers will be introduced to computing techniques and methods to measure and monitor the impacts of medical emergencies similar to viral outbreaks and implement the necessary infection control protocols.

Readership

Academic and professional readers interested in healthcare automation and infection control.
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, humanity faced unprecedented challenges that necessitated innovative technological solutions. The Role of AI, IoT, and Blockchain in Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 explores the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain technologies in combating the pandemic's effects.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Artificial Intelligence (Ai) in Battle Against Covid-19
  • Sivakumar Vengusamy and Hegan A.L. Rajendran
  • Introduction
  • Ai-Based Techniques in the Battle Against Covid-19
  • Particle Swarm Optimization (Pso) Technique
  • Artificial Neural Network
  • Model Estimation Procedures
  • Random Forest
  • Decision Tree
  • Neural Network Models
  • Data Preprocessing for Precaution Measures on Covid-19 Data
  • Effective Measures on Datasets
  • Weather Dataset
  • Air Pollution Dataset
  • Lockdown (Movement Restriction) Dataset
  • Dataset Compilation
  • Filtering of Scope Dataset
  • Drop Meaningless Variables
  • Types of Missing Value Imputation for Ai Models
  • Outlier Treatment for Machine Learning Models
  • Predictive Analysis: Ai-Model Creation
  • Multiple Linear Regression
  • Neural Network Regression
  • Decision Tree
  • Random Forest
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 2 Impact of 3D Printed Components and Ventilators on Covid-
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  • K.T. Thomas, Lija Jacob and Samiksha Shukla
  • Introduction to Current Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)
  • The Unprecedented Shortage of Life-Supporting Devices And
  • Various Components
  • An Overview of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
  • Major 3-Dimensional Printing Technologies
  • Binder Jetting
  • Directed Energy Deposition
  • Materials Extrusion
  • Materials Jetting
  • Powder Bed Fusion
  • Sheet Lamination
  • Vat Photopolymerization
  • Common Additive Printing Materials
  • Metals
  • Polymers
  • Ceramics
  • Composite Materials
  • Other Smart Materials
  • Special Materials
  • Application of 3D Printing in the Medical Industry/Healthcare Domain
  • Preoperative Planning and Tailored Pre-Surgical/Treatment
  • Personalize Surgical Instruments and Prostheses
  • Research on Osteoporotic Scenarios
  • Enhancing Medical Practice
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Drugs That Are Tailored to the Individual
  • The Role of 3D Printing, in Manufacturing Ventilator Components
  • The Role of 3D Printing in Manufacturing Components of Other
  • Medical Devices
  • Face Masks
  • Face Shields
  • Nasal Swabs
  • Other Potential Areas
  • Conclusion
  • References
Chapter 3 IoT Innovation in Covid-19 Crisis
  • T. Genish and S. Vijayalakshmi
  • Introduction
  • Iot Technology in Covid-19
  • Perception Layer
  • Network Layer
  • Fog Layer
  • Cloud Layer
  • Applications of Iot-Enabled Devices
  • Wearables
  • Cardiovascular Monitoring
  • Cardiovascular Sleep and Activity
  • Respiration Monitoring
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Role of Drones to Combat Covid-19
  • Aerial Spraying and Monitoring of Crowds
  • Cargo Delivery
  • Temperature Scanning
  • Lack of Understanding of the Use Case, Problem, and Scenario Where Drones Can
  • Add More Value During the Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Lack of Support Systems
  • Robotic Technology During Pandemics
  • Growth of the Robotics Market
  • Robotics After Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Applications of Ai and Digital Technology in Covid 19
  • Healthcare
  • Detecting Covid-19 Cases in Public Areas
  • Contact Tracing
  • Development of Drugs and Vaccines
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 4 Potential Applications of Ai and IoT Collaborative
  • Framework for Health Care
  • Lija Jacob, K.T. Thomas and Samiksha Shukla
  • Introduction
  • Ai in Healthcare
  • Early Detection of Disease
  • Improved Decision Making
  • Associated Care
  • Easy Access to Healthcare Services
  • End of Life Care
  • Technology-Assisted Healthcare
  • Challenges in Ai and IoT Based Healthcare System
  • Ai-Iot Collaborative Framework
  • Transformation of IoT With Ai
  • Benefits of Ai-Iot Integration
  • Ai-Iot Convergence: Real-World Use Cases
  • Autonomous Driving
  • Ai-Driven Robots
  • Embedding Ai in Cybersecurity
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)-Based Smart Appliances
  • Smart Speakers
  • Smart Laundry Machines
  • Intelligent Refrigerators
  • Ai-Iot Contribution in the Healthcare Domain
  • Patient Tracking and Predicting Staffing Requirements
  • Diagnostics Via Telemedicine or Remote Diagnosis
  • Disease Management in Chronic Illness
  • Addiction Management
  • The Habit Tracker
  • The Ai-Iot Breath Analyzer
  • Reduced Waiting Times in Emergency Rooms (Er); Fastest Attention to Critical Patients
  • And Handling Shortages of Doctors
  • Automated Robotic Processes
  • Ai-Iot for Covid-19
  • Mass Screening in Pandemic
  • Smart Health Using Ai and IoT
  • Smartphone Applications Incorporating Ai and IoT
  • User Friendly
  • Data Accuracy and Accessibility
  • Easy Communication With Professionals
  • Smart Wearables for Monitoring, Diagnosis, and Prediction
  • Ai-Based Personal Emergency Response Systems (Ai-Pers)
  • Intelligent Drones
  • Smart Kiosks
  • Internet of Medical Things (Iomt) for Pandemic Outbreaks
  • On-Body Device Units
  • In-Home Segment
  • Community Units
  • In Clinic Segment
  • Pros and Cons of Iomt
  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Blockchain Twinning With Ai and IoT in Healthcare
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 5 Role of Social Media Platforms to Maintain Social
  • Distancing in Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Sivakumar Vengusamy and Danapriya Visvanathan
  • Introduction
  • Social Media as Disease Control in Times of Pandemic
  • Top 3 Reasons for Using Social Media Platforms During The
  • Pandemic
  • Seeking for Information
  • Entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Discussion
  • Importance of Social Media Platforms in Establishing as Well as Improving Social
  • Distancing During the Covid-19 Crisis
  • Spread of Information
  • Creating Awareness
  • Accurate Understanding
  • Business Costs Saving
  • Role of Social Media Platforms in Maintaining Social Distancing During the Pandemic
  • A Source of Medical Information
  • Social Media for Online Education
  • A Marketing Platform
  • Positive Thinking
  • Impact of Coronavirus on the Use of Social Media
  • The Social Media Participation
  • The Social Media Demeanor
  • The Online Shopping Journey
  • Concluding Remarks
  • Acknowledgements
  • References
Chapter 6 Ai Based Clinical Analysis of Covid-19 Infected Patients
  • Mohamed Yousuff, Rajasekhara Babu, R. Anusha and M.A. Matheen
  • Introduction
  • Machine Learning (Ml)
  • Deep Learning (Dl)
  • Clinical Applications
  • Treatment
  • Diagnostics
  • Dl Models
  • Diagnostics Via Blood Tests
  • Enhancing Dna Tests
  • Ai-Based Mobile Applications
  • Covid-19 Text Corpus Processing

Author

  • S. Vijayalakshmi
  • Naveen Chilamkurti
  • Savita
  • Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj