Network-centric warfare (NCW) is a military doctrine that emphasizes the use of information networks to improve information sharing, enhance situational awareness, speed up decision-making, and ultimately, increase combat power. It's a shift from traditional warfare, which relies on hierarchical command structures and limited information, to a more agile and responsive approach enabled by interconnected systems.
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Biotelemetry refers to the remote monitoring of biological and physiological data, often using wireless sensors, to assess the health and behavior of humans or animals. It involves transmitting signals from a device on the subject to a remote receiver, allowing for continuous monitoring without constant physical presence.
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https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/cardiac-monitoring-companies-pay-more-448-million-resolve-false-claims-act-liability-relating#:~:text=For Immediate Release,services of heart monitoring data.
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Remote cardiac monitoring allows healthcare providers to track and analyze a patient's heart activity from a distance, typically using wireless technology. This allows for continuous monitoring, early detection of potential issues, and timely intervention. It is particularly useful for patients with implanted devices like pacemakers and defibrillators, or those who need continuous monitoring of their heart rhythm
https://biosignals.scitevents.org/
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https://www.iec.ch/system/files/2023-10/wsdcombinedpdf_0.pdf
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A medical implant communication system (MICS) is a low-power, short-range radio service used to transmit data to and from implanted medical devices. It enables communication between devices like pacemakers and defibrillators and external monitoring equipment. The MICS band, typically 402-405 MHz, allows for secure and reliable data transmission to support diagnostic and therapeutic functions.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405959516301035
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The Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS), which is a specific type of medical implant communication system, was established in 1999 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC initially allocated the 402–405 MHz frequency band for this service. Later, in 2009, the FCC expanded the service to include the 401–406 MHz range and designated it as the Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio), according to the FCC
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https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2012/05/genachowski-remarks-on-unleashing-spectrum-for-medical-body-area-networks
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https://pervasivecomputinginfo.blogspot.com/2018/10/ieee-802156-standard.html
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https://spectrum.ieee.org/turning-the-body-into-a-wire
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Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a healthcare service that uses digital devices to collect and transmit a patient's health data to their provider, allowing for remote monitoring and management of their health conditions. RPM is particularly useful for patients with chronic conditions, providing benefits such as increased patient engagement, improved access to care, and more efficient care delivery
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The remote patient monitoring (RPM) market is experiencing significant growth, with North America currently holding the largest market share. In 2023, North America accounted for over 41.37% of the total market share
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Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is approximately 41 years old, with its first appearance in the form of the BB84 protocol in 1984, according to Springer. This protocol, developed by Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard, is considered the first QKD protocol. According to TechTarget, the theoretical groundwork for QKD was laid earlier in the 1970s by Stephen Wiesner, with his concept of quantum conjugate coding.
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https://pages.nist.gov/cpspwg/
https://www.nist.gov/programs-projects/quantum-communications-and-networks
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_area_network
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