RFID-based Backscattering for Wearable mIoT Sensors: A Feasibility Study Using a 5.8 GHz Cross-Polarized Patch Antenna, Raymond Jia, Tyler Lizzo, Annie Luo, Charles Lynch, Manos M. Tentzeris

 Title: RFID-based Backscattering for Wearable mIoT Sensors: A Feasibility Study Using a 5.8 GHz Cross-Polarized Patch Antenna

Authors:

Raymond Jia, Tyler Lizzo, Annie Luo, Charles Lynch, Manos M. Tentzeris

University affiliation: Georgia Institute of Technology
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Abstract: 

Developments in the medical Internet of Things (mIoT) field have led to an increase in the need for wearable sensors with small energy and physical footprints. In this paper, RFID backscatter communication is introduced as an alternative wireless communication technique to existing WiFi and Bluetooth systems. RFID backscatter communication is known for its extreme low power consumption and small physical footprint, potentially ideal for long-term wearables. The feasibility of transmitting data via backscatter communication is investigated through analysis of data bit-error rates at varying transmission rates and distances while power consumption is compared to known consumption values of WiFi and Bluetooth to verify the energy advantage of the system.

Submitted by: Raymond Jia
Major: Computer Engineering
Degree being pursued: BS
Type of student: Senior