title: Semantic wireless body area networks.
abstract: In this paper we introduce the concept of semantic Wireless Body Area Network (sWBAN). First the method for semantic interpretation of body sensor data is developed. This method is then illustrated for the case of ECG monitoring, providing the user with real-time monitoring and interpretation of heart activity. Finally, possible extensions of the method to data fusion and context-aware monitoring are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Holst Centre / IMEC-NL, High Tech Campus, AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Venkatarama S R
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Nimmala
authors.forename: Julien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Penders
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: van Hyfte
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brands
authors.forename: Bert
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gyselinckx
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003201:Computers; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006262:Health; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D012984:Software; D013997:Time Factors