Abstract
A unique property of body area networks (BANs) is the mobility of the network as the user moves freely around. This mobility represents a significant challenge for BANs, since, in order to operate efficiently, they need to be able to adapt to the changing propagation environment. A method is presented that allows BAN nodes to classify the current operating environment in terms of multipath conditions, based on received signal strength indicator values during normal packet transmissions. A controlled set of measurements was carried out to study the effect different environments inflict on on-body link signal strength in a 2.45 GHz BAN. The analysis shows that, by using two statistical parameters, gathered over a period of one second, BAN nodes can successfully classify the operating environment for over 90% of the time.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2012 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP) |
Pages | 755-759 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4577-0919-7 |
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Publication status | Published - Mar 2012 |
Event | 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2012 - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 26 Mar 2012 → 30 Mar 2012 |
Conference
Conference | 6th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation 2012 |
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Abbreviated title | EuCAP 2012 |
Country/Territory | Czech Republic |
City | Prague |
Period | 26/03/2012 → 30/03/2012 |