Node and Hub Data Gathering Architectures for Healthcare Applications based on IEEE 802.15.6 Standard

In this paper, the authors present a Node Management Entity NME and a Hub Management Entity HME architectures based on the Wireless Body Area Network WBAN standard. The proposed HME and NME combine cross and modular design architecture to ensure network reliability and enhance the WBAN Quality of Service QoS. Furthermore, the authors propose an Adaptive Two-hop Routing protocol, termed ATR, a simple but yet efficient algorithm to provide reliable data dissemination in WBANs. The proposed ATR is evaluated under layered architecture and NME and HME entities. Simulation results show that both entities perform well 802.15.6 standard and WBAN QoS requirements than layered architecture.

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