In vivo communications: steps toward the next generation of implantable devices

Demir, A. F., Ankarali, Z. E., Abbasi, Q. H. , Liu, Y., Qaraqe, K., Serpedin, E., Arslan, H. and Gitlin, R. D. (2016) In vivo communications: steps toward the next generation of implantable devices. IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, 11(2), pp. 32-42. (doi: 10.1109/MVT.2016.2520492)

Abstract

We review EM modeling of the human body, which is essential for in vivo wireless communication channel characterization; discuss EM wave propagation through human tissues; present the choice of operational frequencies based on current standards and examine their effects on communication system performance; discuss the challenges of in vivo antenna design, as the antenna is generally considered to be an integral part of the in vivo channel; review the propagation models for the in vivo wireless communication channel and discuss the main differences relative to the ex vivo channel; and address several open research problems and future research directions.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Abbasi, Professor Qammer
• Authors: Demir, A. F., Ankarali, Z. E., Abbasi, Q. H., Liu, Y., Qaraqe, K., Serpedin, E., Arslan, H., and Gitlin, R. D.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering
• Journal Name: IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 1556-6072
• ISSN (Online): 1556-6080
• Published Online: 20 May 2016
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2016 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine 11(2):32-42
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher