Wearable Antennas and Body Centric Communication: Present and Future

This book provides an overview of state-of-the-art technologies, trends, and applications for ultra-wideband (3.1–10.6 GHz) and 60 GHz (57–66 GHz) wireless communication systems in the healthcare domain. It highlights the benefits of these technologies, such as miniaturized antenna design, low power consumption, high data rates, and non-invasive nature, and discusses their potential applications in biomedical applications and daily life. The book covers topics such as antenna design, channel modeling, fabrication strategies, and application-specific topics like localization, tracking, physical activity recognition, vital sign monitoring, and medical imaging. It also explores future aspects of these technologies, including IoT for healthcare and smart living, novel antenna materials, and the use of machine learning algorithms for performance enhancement.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the cutting-edge technologies, trends, and applications of ultra-wideband (3.1–10.6 GHz) and 60 GHz (57–66 GHz) wireless communication systems, with a particular emphasis on their healthcare applications. Due to their remarkable features, such as miniaturized antenna design, low power consumption, high data rates, minimal impact on the human body, less crowded spectrum, and potential for widespread adoption, these technologies are gaining widespread popularity in diverse fields of biomedical applications and everyday life.

The book explores various aspects of these technologies related to body-centric communication, including the design requirements for antennas, channel modeling and characterization for WBANs (Wireless Body Area Networks), current fabrication and antenna design strategies for textile, flexible, and implanted antennas. In addition to the general requirements and studies associated with these frequency bands, the book also covers specific application-oriented topics, such as localization and tracking, physical activity recognition and assessment, vital sign monitoring, and medical imaging.

The book concludes with a glimpse into the future of UWB and 60 GHz technology, including their applications in IoT for healthcare and smart living, the development of novel antenna materials, and the utilization of machine learning algorithms for overall performance enhancement. By providing a comprehensive overview of these emerging technologies, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field of wireless communication and healthcare.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811639753
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021