Body Sensor Networks: Infrastructure for Life Science Sensing Research

The recent advances in biosensor design, wireless communication and computer architecture have enabled the realization of integrated, miniature wireless biosensors. Based on these technologies, the concept of body sensor network (BSN) has recently been proposed to provide intelligent, context aware...

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Published in2006 IEEE/NLM Life Science Systems and Applications Workshop pp. 1 - 2
Main Authors Lo, B.P.L., Guang-Zhong Yang
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.07.2006
Subjects
Biosensors
Body sensor networks
Computer architecture
Context awareness
Intelligent networks
Intelligent sensors
Medical services
Pharmaceutical technology
Wireless communication
Wireless sensor networks
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Summary:The recent advances in biosensor design, wireless communication and computer architecture have enabled the realization of integrated, miniature wireless biosensors. Based on these technologies, the concept of body sensor network (BSN) has recently been proposed to provide intelligent, context aware sensing. The BSN outlines the basic infrastructure for pervasive sensing. In addition to healthcare applications, it also has important value for life science research and enables large-scale, continuous monitoring of drug response and epidemic studies. This paper introduces the basic concept of BSN, outlines its major components and highlights several key applications for life science research
ISBN:9781424402779
1424402778
DOI:10.1109/LSSA.2006.250376