Results for tag: "Body Area Network"

A Body Area Network (BAN) is a type of wireless telecommunications network that is used to connect devices that are worn on or implanted in the body. BANs are typically used in healthcare applications, such as monitoring vital signs, providing drug delivery, and providing remote patient monitoring. BANs are also used in other applications, such as fitness tracking and gaming. BANs are typically composed of a variety of sensors, actuators, and communication devices, such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. The data collected by the sensors is transmitted to a central hub, which can be used to monitor the user's health or provide feedback to the user. The BAN market is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing demand for healthcare applications and the need for more efficient and accurate monitoring of vital signs. The market is also being driven by the increasing availability of low-cost sensors and communication devices. Some of the companies in the BAN market include Philips, Medtronic, Abbott, and Apple. Other companies include Fitbit, Garmin, and Samsung. Show Less Read more