A STUDY ON THE CURRENT STATE OF THE ART IN BODY AREA NETWORKS IN HEALTH CARE

Abstract

A body area network (BAN) is a collection of devices that can detect and react to changes in their immediate environment. BAN technology has been around for more than two decades, but in recent years it has seen a surge in popularity. In part, this is due to the availability of smaller devices, better communication protocols, and longer battery life. BANs are used in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, where they are used to capture information about patients and their environments. Physicians may benefit from having access to a steady stream of information on a patient's condition. The authors analyse BAN architectures, network topologies, energy sources, sensor kinds, applications, and their key problems based on recent publications in these fields of work. Also included are sections on the paper's emphasis on the most important criteria of security, safety, and long-term viability. Also highlighted are plans for future study and advancements in the field.