Performance Analysis of 802.15.4 and 802.11e for Body Sensor Network Applications

Schmitt, Rüdiger; Soomro, Amjad

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-70994-7_2

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“…Both [76] and [77] come to the conclusion that although 802.15.4 can provide QoS, the technology is not scalable in terms of power consumption and can not be used as a single solution for all WBAN applications.…”

Section: Mac Layermentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Body Area Networks

Higgins²,

et al. 2010

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The increasing use of wireless networks and the constant miniaturization of electrical devices has empowered the development of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). In these networks various sensors are attached on clothing or on the body or even implanted under the skin. The wireless nature of the network and the wide variety of sensors offer numerous new, practical and innovative applications to improve health care and the Quality of Life. The sensors of a WBAN measure for example the heartbeat, the body temperature or record a prolonged electrocardiogram. Using a WBAN, the patient experiences a greater physical mobility and is no longer compelled to stay in the hospital. This paper offers a survey of the concept of Wireless Body Area Networks. First, we focus on some applications with special interest in patient monitoring. Then the communication in a WBAN and its positioning between the different technologies is discussed. An overview of the current research on the physical layer, existing MAC and network protocols is given. Further, cross layer and quality of service is discussed. As WBANs are placed on the human body and often transport private data, security is also considered. An overview of current and past projects is given. Finally, the open research issues and challenges are pointed out.

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Section: Mac Layermentioning

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A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Body Area Networks

Higgins²,

et al. 2010

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“…Kim et al [6] propose a high efficient routing method based on the energy levels of GPS and sensor nodes. [7,8] evaluate the energy consumption of ZigBee protocol when applying in WBAN and point out that ZigBee protocol is not suitable to apply in WBAN unless being improved. [9] suggests a dynamic schedule solution based on Bluetooth, in which the sensor nodes switch between connection status and sleep through self-adaption and as a result less energy is consumed by the nodes.…”

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Research on the WBAN structure based on LEACH Protocol

Zhang¹,

Feng²,

Wang³

et al. 2015

Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Informatics

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Abstract. WBAN, as an important application aspect in the wireless sensor network, has a favourable application prospect in biomedical field, which can provide real time monitoring and health nursing for patients. Therefore, it requires a higher efficiency and better reliability on medical data transmission in Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN). This paper analyses the problems of low energy consumption in data transmission and establishes a networking model based on Low Energy Adaptive Cluster Hierarchy (LEACH) protocol, which is suitable to apply in WBAN. Considering the life cycle of the network and the importance of the nodes in certain environment, we improve the LEACH algorithm in order to adapt to the WBAN. The experiments simulation and analyses results denote that this improved algorithm effectively reduces the consumption energy and prolongs the life cycle of the entire network.

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“…Also, this standard operates in 2.4 GHz band, which allows the possibilities of interference from other devices such as IEEE 802.11 and microwave. Dave et al studied the energy efficiency and QoS performance of IEEE 802.15.4 and IEEE 802.11e [35] MAC protocols under two generic applications: a wave-form real time stream and a real-time parameter measurement stream [36]. Table 2 shows the Packet Delivery Ratio and the Power (in mW) for both applications.…”

Section: Mac Protocolmentioning

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A Review of Wireless Body Area Networks for Medical Applications

Ullah¹,

Khan²,

Ullah³

et al. 2009

IJCNS

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Recent advances in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology, integrated circuits, and wireless communication have allowed the realization of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs). WBANs promise unobtrusive ambulatory health monitoring for a long period of time, and provide real-time updates of the patient's status to the physician. They are widely used for ubiquitous healthcare, entertainment, and military applications. This paper reviews the key aspects of WBANs for numerous applications. We present a WBAN infrastructure that provides solutions to on-demand, emergency, and normal traffic. We further discuss in-body antenna design and low-power MAC protocol for a WBAN. In addition, we briefly outline some of the WBAN applications with examples. Our discussion realizes a need for new power-efficient solutions towards in-body and on-body sensor networks.

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Performance Analysis of 802.15.4 and 802.11e for Body Sensor Network Applications

Cited by 40 publications

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A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Body Area Networks

A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Body Area Networks

Research on the WBAN structure based on LEACH Protocol

A Review of Wireless Body Area Networks for Medical Applications

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