Compact low-profile antenna for wireless medical vital sign monitors at 868 MHz

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Abstract

A low-profile wearable antenna suitable for integration into low-cost, disposable medical vital signs monitors is presented. Simulated and measured antenna performance was characterized on a layered human tissue phantom, representative of the thorax region of a range of human bodies. The wearable antenna has sufficient bandwidth for the 868 MHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical frequency band. Wearable radiation efficiency of up to 30 % is reported when mounted in close proximity to the novel human tissue phantom antenna test-bed at 868 MHz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages830-832
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9788890701849
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event8th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2014 - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 6 Apr 201411 Apr 2014

Publication series

Name8th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2014

Conference

Conference8th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2014
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period6/04/1411/04/14

Keywords

  • Human tissue phantom
  • Measurement
  • Propagation
  • Wearable antenna

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