Title :
Recent advances and future trends in low power wireless systems for medical applications
Author :
Townsend, Kenneth A. ; Haslett, James W. ; Tsang, Tommy K K ; El-Gamal, Mourad N. ; Iniewski, Krzysztof
Author_Institution :
Dept. of ECE, Calgary Univ., Alta., Canada
Abstract :
This paper describes current state-of-the-art research on low power wireless systems for medical applications. Distinct design criteria and challenges in this area are addressed. A study of existing wireless technologies and their key applications are presented. A brief assessment of future trends for wireless medicine with a focus on emerging technologies is provided. Finally, a number of different energy-scavenging techniques for the future development of autonomous wireless nodes are reviewed.
Keywords :
low-power electronics; system-on-chip; telemedicine; autonomous wireless node; energy-scavenging technique; low power wireless system; medical application; wireless medicine; wireless technology; Batteries; Biomedical equipment; Biomedical monitoring; Communication system security; Costs; Frequency shift keying; Implants; In vitro; In vivo; Medical services;
Conference_Titel :
System-on-Chip for Real-Time Applications, 2005. Proceedings. Fifth International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2403-6
DOI :
10.1109/IWSOC.2005.96
