Body Sensor Networks for Healthcare: Advancements and Solutions

Abstract

Advancements in wireless sensor networks and miniaturization of sensors led to an emergence of a special class of networks called body sensor networks (BSNs). In this chapter, we present a review of advancements in BSNs pertaining to healthcare applications. We consider wearable as well as nonwearable BSNs together with schemes and solutions. We point out issues and challenges pertaining to BSNs. We present research related to different architectural frameworks for BSNs. We describe research related to advancement in sensor technology, protocols, and schemes for wireless body area networks. Further, we describe research related to privacy and security in case of BSNs.