title: Evaluation of electromagnetic interference and exposure assessment from s-health solutions based on Wi-Fi devices.
abstract: In the last decade the number of wireless devices operating at the frequency band of 2.4 GHz has increased in several settings, such as healthcare, occupational, and household. In this work, the emissions from Wi-Fi transceivers applicable to context aware scenarios are analyzed in terms of potential interference and assessment on exposure guideline compliance. Near field measurement results as well as deterministic simulation results on realistic indoor environments are presented, providing insight on the interaction between the Wi-Fi transceiver and implantable/body area network devices as well as other transceivers operating within an indoor environment, exhibiting topological and morphological complexity. By following approaches (near field estimation/deterministic estimation), colocated body situations as well as large indoor emissions can be determined. The results show in general compliance with exposure levels and the impact of overall network deployment, which can be optimized in order to reduce overall interference levels while maximizing system performance.
authors: Telemedicine and eHealth Research Unit, Health Institute Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
authors: Silvia
authors: S
authors: de Miguel-Bilbao
authors: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, 31006 Navarra, Spain.
authors: Erik
authors: E
authors: Aguirre
authors: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, 31006 Navarra, Spain.
authors: Peio
authors: P
authors: Lopez Iturri
authors: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, 31006 Navarra, Spain.
authors: Leire
authors: L
authors: Azpilicueta
authors: Telemedicine and eHealth Research Unit, Health Institute Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
authors: José
authors: J
authors: Roldán
authors: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Pamplona, 31006 Navarra, Spain.
authors: Francisco
authors: F
authors: Falcone
authors: Telemedicine and eHealth Research Unit, Health Institute Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
authors: Victoria
authors: V
authors: Ramos
mesh_terms: D065638:Absorption, Radiation; D040421:Cell Phone; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004560:Electricity; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D004581:Electronics; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
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