International Journal of Applied Information Systems |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 12 - Number 20 |
Year of Publication: 2019 |
Authors: Ernest Ofosu Addo, Benjamin Kommey, Andrew Selasi Agbemenu |
10.5120/ijais2019451789 |
Ernest Ofosu Addo, Benjamin Kommey, Andrew Selasi Agbemenu . Wearable Networks: Requirements, Technologies, and Research Trends. International Journal of Applied Information Systems. 12, 20 ( March 2019), 1-7. DOI=10.5120/ijais2019451789
Wearable networks are ubiquitous and they form the backbone of today’s fast-growing smart wearable industry. The wireless nature of these networks coupled with smaller but sophisticated nodes offer the possibility of a wide array of innovative and advanced applications. This paper gives an overview of the concepts of wearable networks and their characteristics. Requirements for optimal application of these networks for various systems are also presented. Key enabling technologies for implementing wearable networks are discussed and compared.