Multi-channel indoor wireless data communication using high-k capacitive ultrasonic transducers in air

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Abstract

This work has demonstrated multi-channel wireless communication using a pair of broadband high-k capacitive ultrasonic transducers. Modulated ultrasound was used to carry digitally coded data signal over short distances using Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) and On-Off Keying (OOK) modulation schemes. The over-all system data rate achieved was up to 420 kbps with ultrasonic wireless synchronization. Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and bit error rate (BER) characteristics were analysed and compared between different modulation schemes. It was shown that OOK can be used to transmit signals with higher power efficiency and lower BER than ASK.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2013
Pages1606-1609
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2013 - Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 21 Jul 201325 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
ISSN (Print)1948-5719
ISSN (Electronic)1948-5727

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2013
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPrague
Period21/07/1325/07/13

Keywords

  • Air-coupled ultrasound
  • Broadband
  • Capacitive ultrasonic transducer
  • Ultrasonic communication

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