Wearable Systems and Antennas Technologies for 5G, IOT and Medical Systems

Wearable antennas are becoming increasingly common in consumer electronics and healthcare, but developing compact and efficient antennas is a challenge. This book covers the design and development of wearable antennas, RF measurements techniques, and measured results in the vicinity of the human body. It also discusses new types of metamaterial antennas and artificial magnetic conductors (AMC) and reviews textile antennas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 526 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Due to remarkable advancements in communication systems, the creation of affordable wearable communication systems has become a reality. Wearable antennas are designed to be integrated into clothing or closely attached to the body, serving various communication purposes such as tracking, navigation, mobile computing, and public safety. Examples include smartwatches equipped with integrated Bluetooth antennas, glasses like Google Glass featuring Wi-Fi and GPS antennas, and GoPro action cameras with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas. These wearable devices have gained widespread popularity in consumer electronics and healthcare and medical applications. However, one of the significant challenges in developing wearable communication and medical systems lies in the development of compact and efficient wearable antennas. Researchers have employed technologies like printed compact antennas and miniaturization techniques to achieve this objective.

This comprehensive book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of wearable antennas. Each chapter offers sufficient mathematical detail and explanations to facilitate the comprehension of electrical, electromagnetic, and biomedical engineers, students, and scientists from diverse fields. The book introduces novel topics and design methods in the realm of wearable antennas, metamaterial antennas, and fractal antennas. It covers various aspects of wearable antennas, including RF measurements techniques and measured results in the vicinity of the human body. Additionally, setups and design considerations are discussed in detail.

The wearable antennas and devices presented in this book were analyzed using advanced software tools such as HFSS and ADS 3D full-wave electromagnetics. The book explores wearable medical systems and antennas, delving into the design and development of wearable communication systems. It also explores wearable reconfigurable antennas for communication purposes.

By presenting comprehensive and up-to-date information on wearable antennas, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to advance the development of wearable communication and medical systems, ultimately improving our quality of life and well-being.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367622169