Project Description

The aim of this project is the theoretical study, design and characterization of implantable antennas dedicated to in-body telemetry. The latter is used to transmit sensor data from an implanted module to a base station located out of the body, and receive instructions (for drug delivery for instance) from the same base station. The applications we have in mind for this project are far field telemetry, where sensor communications with base stations relatively far from the body (up to 10-15 meters) are considered. This relatively large communication range is very valuable not only for patient’s quality of life, and also in the situation in vivo tests in animals, as it avoids the manipulation of animals and thus lowers their stress. Communication with body worn base stations will also be considered as a mean of performance comparison. 

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