Body Area Communications: Channel Modeling, Communication Systems, and EMC

Body Area Communications: Channel Modeling, Communication Systems, and EMC

by Jianqing Wang, Qiong Wang
Released November 2012
Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
ISBN: 9781118188484

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Book description

Providing an introduction to the fundamentals of body area communications, this book covers the key topics of channel modeling, modulation and demodulation, and performance evaluation

A systematic introduction to body area networks (BAN), this book focuses on three major parts: channel modeling, modulation/demodulation communications performance, and electromagnetic compatibility considerations. The content is logically structured to lead readers from an introductory level through to in-depth and more advanced topics.

  • Provides a concise introduction to this emerging topic based on classroom-tested materials

  • Details the latest IEEE 802.15.6 standard activities

  • Moves from very basic physics, to useful mathematic models, and then to practical considerations

  • Covers not only EM physics and communications, but also biological applications

  • Topics approached include: link budget, bit error rate performance, RAKE and diversity reception; SAR analysis for human safety evaluation; and modeling of electromagnetic interference to implanted cardiac pacemakers

  • Provides Matlab and Fortran programs for download from the Companion Website

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. Chapter 1: Introduction to Body Area Communications
    1. 1.1 Definition
    2. 1.2 Promising Applications
    3. 1.3 Available Frequency Bands
    4. 1.4 Standardization (IEEE Std 802.15.6-2012)
    5. References
  6. Chapter 2: Electromagnetic Characteristics of the Human Body
    1. 2.1 Human Body Composition
    2. 2.2 Frequency-Dependent Dielectric Properties
    3. 2.3 Tissue Property Modeling
    4. 2.4 Aging Dependence of Tissue Properties
    5. 2.5 Penetration Depth versus Frequency
    6. 2.6 In-Body Absorption Characteristic
    7. 2.7 On-Body Propagation Mechanism
    8. 2.8 Diffraction Characteristic
    9. References
  7. Chapter 3: Electromagnetic Analysis Methods
    1. 3.1 Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method
    2. 3.2 MoM-FDTD Hybrid Method
    3. 3.3 Finite Element Method
    4. 3.4 Numerical Human Body Model
    5. References
  8. Chapter 4: Body Area Channel Modeling
    1. 4.1 Introduction
    2. 4.2 Path Loss Model
    3. 4.3 Multipath Channel Model
    4. References
  9. Chapter 5: Modulation/Demodulation
    1. 5.1 Introduction
    2. 5.2 Modulation Schemes
    3. 5.3 Demodulation and Error Probability
    4. 5.4 RAKE Reception
    5. 5.5 Diversity Reception
    6. References
  10. Chapter 6: Body Area Communication Performance
    1. 6.1 Introduction
    2. 6.2 On-Body UWB Communication
    3. 6.3 In-Body UWB Communication
    4. 6.4 In-Body MICS-Band Communication
    5. 6.5 Human Body Communication
    6. 6.6 Dual Mode Body Area Communication
    7. References
  11. Chapter 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility Considerations
    1. 7.1 Introduction
    2. 7.2 SAR Analysis
    3. 7.3 Electromagnetic Interference Analysis for the Cardiac Pacemaker
    4. References
  12. Chapter 8: Summary and Future Challenges
  13. Index

Product information

  • Title: Body Area Communications: Channel Modeling, Communication Systems, and EMC
  • Author(s): Jianqing Wang, Qiong Wang
  • Release date: November 2012
  • Publisher(s): Wiley-IEEE Press
  • ISBN: 9781118188484