A wireless sensor network of human physiological signals

• Tansheng Li ^[1]
  1. [1] Waseda University

     Waseda University

     Japón

     
• Localización: Compel: International journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, ISSN 0332-1649, Vol. 29, Nº 2 (Special Issue: Selected papers from CAC 2008), 2010, págs. 423-430
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a wireless sensor network system which can monitor human physiological signals of heartbeat rate and body temperature.

    Design/methodology/approach – When physiological activity occurs, signals are generated. By measuring these signals, human activity can be monitored. With the help of a new network module named Waseda Hibikino Module‐2, which can transmit not only data, but also based of physiological signals, a wireless sensor network is established.

    Findings – While measuring physiological signals, a stable system is required. From human body to the terminal in a hospital, data must be sent completely, especially for example the heartbeat rate. And a stable transmission protocol must be applied during this process of wireless transmission.

    Originality/value – This technology represents a new real‐time monitoring system of human physiological signals. With single data processing, it can prevent different kind of situations before a bad status like a heart attack occurs.