Search for dissertations about: "Body Area Networks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words Body Area Networks.

  2. 1. Antennas, Wave Propagation, and Localization in Wireless Body Area Networks

    Author : Rohit Chandra; Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wireless Body Area Network; WBAN; body sensor network; body-centric communication; wearable devices; ear-to-ear propagation; antennas; analytical propagation model; localization; wireless capsule endoscopy; in-mouth device; implants;

    Abstract : A network of communicating wireless devices that are implantable, wearable or within close proximity of a human body is called wireless body area network (WBAN). The propagation channels for the devices in the WBAN are either through the body or over the body. READ MORE

  4. 2. Wireless Interface Technologies for Sensor Networks

    Author : Magnus Jobs; Anders Rydberg; Andrei Sazonov; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wireless Sensor Networks; Body Area Networks; Jet Turbine; Electrically Small Antennas; Antenna Theory; WISENET; Wisejet; Engineering Science with specialization in Microwave Technology; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot mikrovågsteknik;

    Abstract : The main focus of the work presented in this thesis concerns the development and improvement of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) as well as Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). WSN consist of interlinked, wireless devices (nodes) capable of relaying data wirelessly between the nodes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Performance Monitoring and Control in Wireless Sensor Networks

    Author : Ibrahim Orhan; Thomas Lindh; Ilangko Balasingham; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; body sensor networks; wireless sensor networks; performance monitoring; performance control; admission control; Bluetooth performance; clock drift compensation; time synchronization;

    Abstract : Wireless personal area networks have emerged as an important communication infrastructure in areas such as at-home healthcare and home automation, independent living and assistive technology, as well as sports and wellness. Wireless personal area networks, including body sensor networks, are becoming more mature and are considered to be a realistic alternative as communication infrastructure for demanding services. READ MORE

  6. 4. Design and Performance of Diversity based Wireless Interfaces for Sensor Network Nodes

    Author : Magnus Jobs; Anders Rydberg; Shi Cheng; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Wireless; Sensor; Network; WSN; Antenna; WISENET; Node; Diversity; Phased Array; Conformal; WBAN; Body Area; Engineering Science with specialization in Microwave Technology; Teknisk fysik med inriktning mot mikrovågsteknik;

    Abstract : The main focus of the work presented in this licentiate thesis concerns antenna design, adaptive antenna control and investigation on how the performance of small wireless nodes can be increased by inclusion of multiple antennas. In order to provide an end-user suitable solution for wireless nodes the devices require both small form factor and good performance in order to be competitive on the marked and thus the main part of this thesis focuses on techniques developed to achieve these goals. READ MORE

  7. 5. Technical Solutions for Internet-based Wireless Sensor Networks in e-Health Applications

    Author : Jonas Wåhslén; Thomas Lind; Mats Björkman; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; e-Health; ambient assisted living; Internet of things; wireless body sensor networks; sports technology; Bluetooth; Wi-Fi; time synchronisation; sensor data fusion; mobile phone sensor communication; device-to-device communication; E-hälsa; Internet of things; trådlösa kroppsnära sensornät; idrottste- knologi; Bluetooth; Wi-Fi; tidssynkronisering; dynamisk mjukvaruuppdatering; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

    Abstract : E-Health technology has developed rapidly in the last decade. Body-worn sen- sors have developed from an idea to a reality. Today, wireless sensors can perform functions from measuring heartbeats to advanced motion recognition. However, the integration of the various available solutions is still lacking. READ MORE