This is the first book to comprehensively describe the emerging technology of Body Channel Communication. Body Channel Communication exploits the relatively high conductivity of the human body to transform it into a signal transmission channel for wireless signals. The book explains how the human body can be utilized as a communication medium for connecting devices for a variety of applications including the continuous monitoring of physiological signals to assist in prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation.
Key selling features:
- Presents the fundamental concepts behind Body Channel Communication (BCC)
- Provides examples of applications of BCC systems including health care monitoring, mobile phone, and music player applications
- Provides the background knowledge needed to understand the physics of BCC using the electrical properties of the human body
- Describes the use of high-speed communication with low-energy consumption compared to traditional radio-frequency methods including ZigBee, UWB, and RFID
- Discusses the advantages of BCC technology over traditional radio frequency methods such as higher speed, lower energy consumption, and reduced inconvenience for the patient
