Title :
Body Area Sensor Networks: Challenges and Opportunities
Author :
Hanson, Mark A. ; Powell, Harry C., Jr. ; Barth, Adam T. ; Ringgenberg, Kyle ; Calhoun, Benton H. ; Aylor, James H. ; Lach, John
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
health care; personal area networks; body area sensor networks; healthcare; perceived value; Collaborative work; Cryptography; Design optimization; Information security; Medical services; Privacy; Protection; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Space exploration; Space technology; BASNs; biomedical technology; body area sensor networks; sensor networks;
