Body Area Sensor Networks: Challenges and Opportunities

Body area sensors can enable novel applications in and beyond healthcare, but research must address obstacles such as size, cost, compatibility, and perceived value before networks that use such sensors can become widespread.

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Published in:Computer (Long Beach, Calif.) Calif.), 2009-01, Vol.42 (1), p.58-65
Main Authors: Hanson, M.A., Powell, H.C., Barth, A.T., Ringgenberg, K., Calhoun, B.H., Aylor, J.H., Lach, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
BASNs
Biological and medical sciences
biomedical technology
Biosensors
body area sensor networks
Collaborative work
Computer networks
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Cryptography
Design optimization
Exact sciences and technology
Health care
Health care management
Information security
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Medical services
Miscellaneous. Technology
Networks
Obstacles
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Privacy
Protection
sensor networks
Sensor phenomena and characterization
Sensors
Software
Space exploration
Space technology
Technology adoption
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Summary:Body area sensors can enable novel applications in and beyond healthcare, but research must address obstacles such as size, cost, compatibility, and perceived value before networks that use such sensors can become widespread.
ISSN:0018-9162
1558-0814
DOI:10.1109/MC.2009.5