Experiments of ultra wideband-based wireless body area networks with multi-nodes attached to body

• Published in: 2012 6th International Symposium on Medical Information and Communication Technology (ISMICT) pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Katsuta, H., Takei, Y., Takizawa, K., Ikegami, T.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.03.2012
• Subjects: Back; Body sensor networks; IEEE 802.15.6; Indexes; Medical information systems; Modulation; Ultra wideband (UWB) communication; Wrist

This paper shows a performance evaluation for ultra wideband (UWB)-based wireless body area networks (WBANs) through experiments by using a prototype. Specifications on the physical (PHY) and media access control (MAC) of the prototype are based on the draft standard for IEEE802.15.6. On the PHY, th...