Co-operative and Energy Efficient Body Area and Wireless Sensor Networks for Healthcare Applications
- 1st Edition - February 18, 2014
- Latest edition
- Authors: Akram Alomainy, Raffaele Di Bari, Qammer H. Abbasi, Yifan Chen
- Language: English
With the advances in small and low-cost radio transceivers and RF front-ends development, the possibility of applying ubiquitous and non-invasive sensors integrated into user’s da… Read more
Description
Description
With the advances in small and low-cost radio transceivers and RF front-ends development, the possibility of applying ubiquitous and non-invasive sensors integrated into user’s daily clothing and living activities seems more feasible. The ability to share data increases the usefulness of personal information devices, providing features not possible with independent isolated devices. Current wireless sensor solutions are limited in that they do not provide the means to overcome obstacles and shadowing of propagating radio waves. Thus for reliable communications an increase in power consumption is required, reducing battery life. This book addresses the limitations outlined above by designing efficient and compact antenna systems. These systems will be cooperative and also aware of the surrounding environment and neighboring units, providing efficient and low power wireless connectivity for personal area network (PAN) and body area network (BAN) applications.
Key features
Key features
- Analysis of wearable antenna design and performance
- Addresses the Influence of body-worn antennas on radio channels and radio device performance from a power and error rate perspective.
- Cooperative networking principles applied to body area networks, showing the pros and cons of such concepts
- Real life case scenarios using ECG sample signals for potential application to healthcare monitoring.
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction to Body Area and Wireless Sensor Networks
Chapter 2. Frequency Band Allocation for Body Area Networks
Chapter 3. Antenna Design Requirements for Wireless BAN and WSNs
3.1 Theoretical Considerations
3.2 Wearable Antenna Designs for Wireless BAN/PAN
3.3 Integrated Antenna in Compact Wireless Body-Worn Sensor
Chapter 4. Cooperative and Low-Power Wireless Sensor Networks for Body-Centric Applications
4.1 Practical Considerations of the Body-Centric Wireless Sensor Network
4.2 Experimental Investigations and Analyses
Chapter 5. Design of Body-Worn Radar-Based Sensors for Vital Sign Monitoring
5.1 System Architecture and Propagation Model
5.2 Signal Processing Algorithm and Simulation Examples
Chapter 6. Conclusions
References
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 5, 2014
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
AA
Akram Alomainy
RD
Raffaele Di Bari
QA
Qammer H. Abbasi
Dr. Qammer H. Abbasi is an esteemed researcher and academic known for his significant contributions across various fields. He holds a distinguished educational background, having obtained his BSc and MSc degrees in electronics and telecommunication engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore, Pakistan, graduating with distinction. Dr. Abbasi further pursued his academic journey and earned a Ph.D. degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), UK, in January 2012.
Currently, Dr. Abbasi holds the position of Reader at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK. Within the university, he holds several prominent roles, including Deputy Head for the Communication Sensing and Imaging group, Program Director for Dual PhD Degree, Deputy Theme Lead for Quantum & Nanotechnology, Co-Manager for RF and Terahertz laboratory, and Project Manager for EON XR Centre.
His research interests encompass several cutting-edge areas, including antennas for 5G and 6G, Bio-Electromagnetics, nano communication, Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces, Terahertz sensing, Internet of Things, biomedical applications of millimeter and terahertz communication, wearable and flexible sensors, antenna interaction with the human body, implants, body-centric wireless communication, non-invasive healthcare solutions, and physical layer security for wearable/implant communication.
Dr. Abbasi's exceptional contributions, extensive publication record, leadership roles, and dedication to advancing the scientific community have solidified his status as a highly regarded and influential figure in his field.
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