@inbook{b6792057dd0146bfb3b9506f7da2f903,
title = "Low-profile microstrip patch antenna for over-body surface communication at 2.45 GHz",
abstract = "A compact higher-order mode microstrip patch antenna (HM-MPA) suitable for on-body communications at 2.45 GHz is presented. Using FDTD simulations we show that the HM-MPA had an impedance bandwidth of 150 MHz and a relatively good bodyworn efficiency of more than 60\% when placed in close proximity from a lossy medium with the characteristics of muscle tissue. On-body performance was investigated by modelling S21 coupling of two HM-MPAs spaced 200 mm apart on a muscle tissue layer. The HM-MPA coupling results are comparable to those achieved using a quarter wave monopole antenna on the same size of groundplane, mounted normal to the tissue surface. Considering that the HM-MPA has the benefit of being low-profile and physically more robust, it is a promising solution for over body surface applications.",
keywords = "Compact patch antenna, Human body effects, On-body communications, Wearable antennas",
author = "Conway, \{Gareth A.\} and Scanlon, \{William G.\} and D. Linton",
year = "2007",
doi = "10.1109/VETECS.2007.92",
language = "English",
isbn = "1424402662",
series = "IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference",
pages = "392--396",
booktitle = "2007 IEEE 65th Vehicular Technology Conference - VTC2007-Spring",
note = "2007 IEEE 65th Vehicular Technology Conference - VTC2007-Spring ; Conference date: 22-04-2007 Through 25-04-2007",
}