A low power medium access control protocol for wireless medical sensor networks

Lamprinos, IE; Prentza, A; Sakka, E; Koutsouris, D

dc.contributor.author	Lamprinos, IE	en
dc.contributor.author	Prentza, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Sakka, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Koutsouris, D	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:42:24Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:42:24Z
dc.date.issued	2004	en
dc.identifier.issn	05891019	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/30985
dc.subject	Energy efficiency	en
dc.subject	MAC protocol	en
dc.subject	Medical sensor networks	en
dc.subject	Telemedicine	en
dc.subject.other	Biosensors	en
dc.subject.other	Communication channels (information theory)	en
dc.subject.other	Data transfer	en
dc.subject.other	Energy efficiency	en
dc.subject.other	Energy utilization	en
dc.subject.other	Error correction	en
dc.subject.other	Error detection	en
dc.subject.other	Health care	en
dc.subject.other	Packet networks	en
dc.subject.other	Quality of service	en
dc.subject.other	Synchronization	en
dc.subject.other	Telemedicine	en
dc.subject.other	Throughput	en
dc.subject.other	Transceivers	en
dc.subject.other	Wireless telecommunication systems	en
dc.subject.other	Digital electronics	en
dc.subject.other	MAC protocol	en
dc.subject.other	Medical sensor networks	en
dc.subject.other	Wireless networks	en
dc.subject.other	Biomedical engineering	en
dc.title	A low power medium access control protocol for wireless medical sensor networks	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1109/IEMBS.2004.1403624	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEMBS.2004.1403624	en
heal.publicationDate	2004	en
heal.abstract	The concept of a wireless integrated network of sensors, already applied in several sectors of our everyday life, such as security, transportation and environment monitoring, can as well provide an advanced monitor and control resource for healthcare services. By networking medical sensors wirelessly, attaching them in patient's body, we create the appropriate infrastructure for continuous and real-time monitoring of patient without discomforting him. This infrastructure can improve healthcare by providing the means for flexible acquisition of vital signs, while at the same time it provides more convenience to the patient. Given the type of wireless network, traditional Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols cannot take advantage of the application specific requirements and information characteristics occurring in medical sensor networks, such as the demand for low power consumption and the rather limited and asymmetric data traffic. In this paper, we present the architecture of a low power MAC protocol, designated to support wireless networks of medical sensors. This protocol aims to improve energy efficiency by exploiting the inherent application features and requirements. It is oriented towards the avoidance of main energy wastage sources, such as idle listening, collision and power outspending.	en
heal.journalName	Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1109/IEMBS.2004.1403624	en
dc.identifier.volume	26 III	en
dc.identifier.spage	2129	en
dc.identifier.epage	2132	en