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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Bioelectromagnetics
    • Signal Processing

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    • Intrabody Communication (IBC) leverages human tissues for signal transmission in wireless body area networks (WBANs).
    • Key bioelectric phenomena in IBC, such as skin-electrode impedance and excitation modes, require further computational elucidation.
    • Understanding signal attenuation is crucial for reliable personal health device connectivity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To computationally analyze bioelectric issues in Intrabody Communication (IBC).
    • To model skin-electrode impedance and evaluate constant voltage vs. current excitation modes.
    • To investigate the influence of anthropometrical and bioelectric properties on IBC signal attenuation.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a computational finite element model for IBC channel analysis.
    • Simulation of electric field and current density distribution within human arm tissues.
    • Parametric analysis of varying subject properties and excitation modes.

    Main Results:

    • The computational model successfully computed IBC channel attenuation, electric field, and current density.
    • Identified specific relationships between subject properties and signal attenuation.
    • Quantified the impact of different excitation modes on signal transmission.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a deeper understanding of bioelectric issues in IBC.
    • Explained and complemented existing literature on signal attenuation causes and effects.
    • The findings aid in optimizing the design and performance of WBANs utilizing IBC technology.