Extensible Body Sensor Network Platform For Wearable And Implantable Devices

­­Competitive Advantages

• Dynamic microcontroller role reconfiguration ensures the sensor network maintains functionality even if a controller is lost. 

• Platform-independent, browser-based front-end simplifies developer interaction and real-time multimodal data visualization. 

• Conserves platform power consumption with dynamic energy optimization strategies that modify sensor duty cycles based on other sensor inputs. 

Summary:  

USF researchers, working in hardware security and bio-implantable devices, have made an improvement in the field of Body Sensor Network (BSN) platforms. BSNs are used in the field of health monitoring and fitness tracking. Our platform supports rapid prototyping of BSNs integrating wearable devices, implanted devices, or both, with streamlined visual feedback and developer interactivity accessible through a platform-independent, browser-based front-end. An extensible and programmable node environment supports rapid prototyping and development of wearable or implantable technologies with reliable visual feedback, built-in redundancy, security, and energy efficiency. The platform introduces novel features such as dynamic microcontroller role configuration, multi-sensor energy optimization, and real-time data visualization to accelerate platform development.

Example of a Body Sensor Network (BSN) consisting of multiple wired/wireless sensors and browser-based front-end including various modules to view processed data and interact with microcontrollers. 

Desired Partnerships: 

• License 

• Sponsored Research 

• Co-Development