Near-Field Communication in Biomedical Applications
Sung-Gu Kang1, Min-Su Song1, Joon-Woo Kim1
1Department of Electronic Convergence Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Korea.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 27, 2021
Summary
Near-field communication (NFC) technology enhances biomedical applications by integrating with various sensors. This fusion offers new possibilities for healthcare and disease monitoring, improving daily life.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Wireless Communication Technology
- Sensor Integration
Background:
- Near-field communication (NFC) is a ubiquitous low-power wireless technology.
- NFC is widely used for identification and payment systems.
- Emerging applications span diverse biomedical fields, including healthcare and disease monitoring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the biomedical applications of NFC technology.
- To highlight the advantages of integrating NFC with traditional and novel sensors.
- To present future opportunities enabled by NFC-sensor fusion in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on NFC technology and its biomedical uses.
- Analysis of sensor types (temperature, pressure, electrophysiology, blood flow, sweat) compatible with NFC.
- Discussion of integration strategies for NFC and sensor systems.
Main Results:
- NFC technology can be effectively combined with a wide array of sensors.
- Integration enhances capabilities for real-time data collection in biomedical contexts.
- Demonstrated potential for improved diagnostics and patient monitoring.
Conclusions:
- Combining NFC with sensors offers significant potential for advancing biomedical applications.
- This synergy provides innovative solutions for healthcare, disease monitoring, and personalized medicine.
- NFC-sensor integration represents a promising avenue for future technological development in health.
