Impulse Radio technology for Biomedical applications

Abstract

Improving quality of service in wireless communication links is of vital importance in biomedical applications. Current wireless technology is far from satisfactory conveying vital signs in personalized healthcare. Nevertheless current technology like Bluetooth and ZigBee is explored even for critical monitoring of patients, both in hospital environments and homecare. In this paper we are exploring impulse radio as a feasible technology for health monitoring. By exploring advanced technology and novel architectures, improved quality of service may be granted. Additional interesting biomedical functionality of impulse radio is detached body sensors (short-range medical radar).