Adaptive Software-Defined Wide Area Network framework for Telehealth Access (AWANTA)
- Mentors
- Ananth Reddy, Pradeeban Kathiravelu, Eleonora Stadtmüller Caballero
- Organization
- Alaska
- Technologies
- python, RIPE Atlas
- Topics
- Computer Networks, Telehealth, Message oriented middleware, cloud routers, software routers
In remote regions (like Alaska) lacking nearby hospitals, accessing healthcare becomes increasingly challenging, underscoring the importance of telehealth services leveraging the internet. However, the convergence of these healthcare deserts with areas lacking internet connectivity presents a critical dilemma, leaving residents vulnerable during emergencies. To address this issue, we propose AWANTA, a software router capable of dynamically adjusting packet scheduling paths in real-time. Utilizing network latency metrics obtained from the RIPE Atlas internet measurement tool, AWANTA aims to optimize connectivity and ensure timely access to telehealth services, mitigating the impact of limited internet access on healthcare delivery in remote regions.