scope:

The present document describes the system description of Smart BAN. SmartBAN addresses the five major features below:

1) Smart Body Area Networks (SmartBAN) Unified data representation formats, semantic and open data model.

2) SmartBAN Data representation and transfer, service and application; Standardized interfaces, APIs and infrastructure for heterogeneity and interoperability management.

3) SmartBAN Measurements and Modelling of SmartBAN RF environment.

4) Low complexity MAC and routing for SmartBAN.

5) Enhanced, ultra-low power PHY for SmartBAN.

The following technologies are also to be defined:

• smart control;

• network management;

• implant communications;

• security; and

• privacy mechanisms