IoT-Integrated BLE-Based Real-Time Data Link and Beamforming Phased Array for Healthcare

• Published in: IEEE transactions on industrial informatics Vol. 21; no. 6; pp. 4874 - 4882
• Main Authors: Shah, Syed Ahson Ali, Lee, Hyunung, Jang, You Lim, Rim, Chun T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Piscataway IEEE 01.06.2025; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Beam steering; Beamforming; Beamsteering; Biomedical materials; biotelemetry; bluetooth low energy (BLE); Communication; Control systems; Dipole antennas; Epilepsy; implantable antenna; Internet of Things (IoT); Microstrip antennas; Phase shifters; phased array; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency identification; Real time; received signal strength indicator (RSSI); Reliability; Signal strength; Time measurement; Wireless sensor networks

This article presents a novel approach to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for epilepsy treatment, introducing a phased array antenna (PAA) system integrated with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) technology. The system comprises an implantable VNS receiver ( Rx ) and an external transmitter ( Tx ) ba...