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Wireless Implant Communications Using the Human Body

Wireless Implant Communications Using the Human Body

Assefa K. Teshome, Behailu Kibret, Daniel T. H. Lai
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781522575986|ISBN10: 1522575987|EISBN13: 9781522575993
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7598-6.ch085
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Teshome, Assefa K., et al. "Wireless Implant Communications Using the Human Body." Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Network Architecture, Mobile Computing, and Data Analytics, edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., IGI Global, 2019, pp. 1153-1171. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7598-6.ch085

APA

Teshome, A. K., Kibret, B., & Lai, D. T. (2019). Wireless Implant Communications Using the Human Body. In M. Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Ed.), Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Network Architecture, Mobile Computing, and Data Analytics (pp. 1153-1171). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7598-6.ch085

Chicago

Teshome, Assefa K., Behailu Kibret, and Daniel T. H. Lai. "Wireless Implant Communications Using the Human Body." In Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Network Architecture, Mobile Computing, and Data Analytics, edited by Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., 1153-1171. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7598-6.ch085

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Abstract

This chapter first examines a new analytical electromagnetic model that uses galvanically coupled intrabody communication (IBC). Frequencies ranging from hundreds of kHz up to a few MHz are considered under quasi-static assumptions. The model is unified in the sense that it can be applied to any part of the body (i.e., head, torso, limbs, etc.). It also describes influences of tissue property and geometry of the body part. The security and low power consumption of IBC are also apparent in this model. The path loss characterization of IBC implants shows lower values compared to their MICS counterparts. In addition, the chapter also elaborates on the use of human body as antenna. A scenario where an RF current is fed by a tiny toriodal inductor clamped around tissues in the ankle is studied. The frequency range of 1-70 MHz is considered. Theoretical results show that the system has a maximum gain of - 25 dB between 20 to 40 MHz, assuming an isotropic radiation from human body. For improved performance, mitigation techniques for losses are also discussed.

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