On-Demand Functionalized Textiles For Drag-And-Drop Near Field Body Area Networks

Brief Description

This technology introduces a flexible, secure, and scalable approach to creating body area networks (BANs) using textile-integrated metamaterials for advanced healthcare monitoring.

Full Description

The technology features on-demand functionalized textiles that incorporate arrays of magnetically coupled resonators to propagate magneto-inductive waves, enabling seamless near-field communication (NFC) across the human body. By integrating these metamaterials into clothing, it facilitates the creation of multi-node wireless networks without the need for batteries, supporting continuous health monitoring through wearable and implantable sensors

Suggested uses

• Advanced healthcare monitoring systems for continuous health and wellness tracking. 
• Secure and scalable networks for wearable technology in sports and fitness. 
• Emergency response systems for real-time monitoring of patients and at-risk individuals. 
• Consumer electronics for seamless integration of smart devices with clothing and accessories.

Advantages

• Facilitates long-distance NFC-based communication across the body without direct connection terminals. 
• Flexible and durable integration into textiles allows for easy expansion and customization. 
• Eliminates the need for batteries, reducing user burden and enabling true continuous monitoring. 
• Supports secure, on-demand network creation with quick pairing and high security through NFC protocol. 
• Allows for the drag-and-drop of sensors, enhancing versatility and user-friendliness.

Related Materials

• Hajiaghajani, A., et al. Tseng, P. (2021). Textile-integrated metamaterials for near-field multibody area networks. Nature Electronics, 4.