Title
Considerations for Synchronization in Body Area Networks for Human Activity Monitoring.
Abstract
Abstract 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.
Year
DOI
Venue
2011
10.1007/s10776-011-0136-2
IJWIN
Keywords
Field
DocType
Wireless body area networks, Wireless networks, Motion sensing, Activity sensing, Synchronization
Wireless network,Power management,Synchronization,Computer science,Computer network,Human motion,Implementation,Real-time computing,Sensor fusion,Bluetooth,Motion sensing
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
18
4
1572-8129
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
2
Authors
8
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Johan Plomp16011.27
Mikko Heiskanen200.34
Mika Hillukkala391.62
Tapio Heikkilä45712.57
Jari Rehu500.68
Niek Lambert600.34
Victor van Acht700.34
Tom Ahola800.34