Title :
Human++: autonomous wireless sensors for body area networks
Author :
Gyselinckx, Bert ; Van Hoof, Chris ; Ryckaert, Julien ; Yazicioglu, Refet Firat ; Fiorini, Paolo ; Leonov, Vladimir
Author_Institution :
IMEC, Leuven, Belgium
Abstract :
This paper gives an overview of the results of BMEC´s Human++ research program. This program aims to achieve highly miniaturized and autonomous sensor systems that enable people to carry their personal body area network. The body area network will provide medical, lifestyle, assisted living, sports or entertainment functions. It combines expertise in wireless ultra-low power communications, packaging, 3D integration technologies, MEMS energy scavenging techniques and low-power design techniques.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; personal area networks; wireless sensor networks; 3D integration technologies; Human++; MEMS energy scavenging techniques; autonomous sensor systems; autonomous wireless sensors; body area networks; wireless communications; Biomedical monitoring; Body area networks; Body sensor networks; Electroencephalography; Intelligent sensors; Medical diagnostic imaging; Packaging; Patient monitoring; Sensor systems; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, 2005. Proceedings of the IEEE 2005
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9023-7
DOI :
10.1109/CICC.2005.1568597
