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Comparison of Collaborative and Cooperative Schemes in Sensor Networks for Non-Invasive Monitoring of People at Home

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This paper looks at wireless sensor networks (WSNs) in healthcare, where they can monitor patients remotely. WSNs are considered one of the most promising technologies due to their flexibility and autonomy in communication. However, routing protocols in WSNs must be energy-efficient, with a minimal quality of service, so as not to compromise patient care. The main objective of this work is to compare two work schemes in the routing protocol algorithm in WSNs (cooperative and collaborative) in a home environment for monitoring the conditions of the elderly. The study aims to optimize the performance of the algorithm and the ease of use for people while analyzing the impact of the sensor network on the analysis of vital signs daily using medical equipment. We found relationships between vital sign metrics that have a more significant impact in the presence of a monitoring system. Finally, we conduct a performance analysis of both schemes proposed for the home tracking application and study their usability from the user's point of view.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075268

Authors: Carolina Del-Valle-Soto, Leonardo J. Valdivia, Juan Carlos López-Pimentel, Paolo Visconti

Institutions: Universidad Panamericana, University of Salento

Language: English

Topic: Wireless Sensor Networks for Data Analysis

Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,780