Considerations for synchronization in body area networks for human activity monitoring

Johan Plomp; Mikko Heiskanen; Mika Hillukkala; Tapio Heikkilä; Jari Rehu; Niek Lambert; Victor van Acht; Tom Ahola

doi:10.1007/s10776-011-0136-2

Considerations for synchronization in body area networks for human activity monitoring

Johan Plomp (Corresponding Author), Mikko Heiskanen, Mika Hillukkala, Tapio Heikkilä, Jari Rehu, Niek Lambert, Victor van Acht, Tom Ahola

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In this paper, we highlight considerations for synchronization issues in body area networks. Requirements for the synchronization accuracy in body area networks depend on the application at hand. Synchronization may be needed for power management, sample ordering, calculation of stimulus responses and for sensor fusion. This paper provides a theoretical exercise to help understand the accuracy required for typical human motion sensing. It gives an overview of various synchronisation strategies used and implemented in prototype systems. Lessons learnt from practical implementations using Bluetooth, an IEEE 802.15.4 proprietary network and Nanonet are presented to illustrate the principles involved. The discussion provides some considerations and the requirements for typical WBAN applications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	280-294
Number of pages	15
Journal	International Journal of Wireless Information Networks
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10776-011-0136-2
Publication status	Published - 2011
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

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Wireless body area networks
Wireless networks
Motion sensing
Activity sensing
Synchronization

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