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Yayın Channel modeling and characterization for VLC-based medical body sensor networks: trends and challenges(IEEE, 2021-11-15) Dönmez, Barış; Mitra, Rangeet; Miramirkhani, FarshadOptical Wireless Communication (OWC) refers to transmission in unguided propagation media through the use of optical carriers, i.e., visible, Infrared (IR), and Ultraviolet (UV) bands. In this paper, we focus on indoor Visible Light Communication (VLC)-based Medical Body Sensor Networks (MBSNs) which allow the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) to communicate between on-body sensors/subdermal implants and on-body central hubs/monitoring devices while also serving as a luminaire. Since the Quality-of-Service (QoS) of the communication systems depends heavily on realistic channel modeling and characterization, this paper aims at presenting an up-to-date survey of works on channel modeling activities for MBSNs. The first part reviews existing IR-based MBSNs channel models based on which VLC channel models are derived. The second part of this review provides details on existing VLC-based MBSNs channel models according to the mobility of the MBSNs on the patient’s body. We also present a realistic channel modeling approach called site-specific ray tracing that considers the skin tissue for the MBSNs channel modeling for realistic hospital scenarios.Yayın A path loss model for link budget analysis of indoor visible light communications(Istanbul Univ-Cerrahpasa, 2021-05) Miramirkhani, FarshadIn the context of beyond 5G indoor communication systems, visible light communications (VLC) has emerged as a viable supplement for existing radio frequency based systems and as an enabler for high data rate communications. However, the existing indoor VLC systems are limited by detrimental outages caused by fluctuations in the VLC channel gain because of user mobility. In this study, we proposed a tractable path loss model for indoor VLC that reflects the effect of room size and coating material of surfaces. We performed an extensive advanced ray tracing simulation to obtain the channel impulse responses within a room and presented a path loss model as a function of distance, room size, and coating material through curve fitting. In addition, path loss parameters such as the path loss exponent and the standard deviation of the shadowing component were determined. The simulation results indicate that path loss is a linear function of distance, path loss exponent is a function of room size and coating material, and shadowing follows a log normal distribution.Yayın A review of recent innovations in remote health monitoring(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-12) Dalloul, Ahmed Hany; Miramirkhani, Farshad; Kouhalvandi, LidaThe development of remote health monitoring systems has focused on enhancing healthcare services’ efficiency and quality, particularly in chronic disease management and elderly care. These systems employ a range of sensors and wearable devices to track patients’ health status and offer real-time feedback to healthcare providers. This facilitates prompt interventions and reduces hospitalization rates. The aim of this study is to explore the latest developments in the realm of remote health monitoring systems. In this paper, we explore a wide range of domains, spanning antenna designs, small implantable antennas, on-body wearable solutions, and adaptable detection and imaging systems. Our research also delves into the methodological approaches used in monitoring systems, including the analysis of channel characteristics, advancements in wireless capsule endoscopy, and insightful investigations into sensing and imaging techniques. These advancements hold the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of monitoring, ultimately contributing to enhanced health outcomes for patients.Yayın Machine learning-driven adaptive modulation for VLC-enabled medical body sensor networks(Iran University of Science and Technology, 2024-12) Rizi, Reza Bayat; Forouzan, Amir R.; Miramirkhani, Farshad; Sabahi, Mohamad F.Visible Light Communication, a key optical wireless technology, offers reliable, high-bandwidth, and secure communication, making it a promising solution for a variety of applications. Despite its many advantages, optical wireless communication faces challenges in medical environments due to fluctuating signal strength caused by patient movement. Smart transmitter structures can improve system performance by adjusting system parameters to the fluctuating channel conditions. The purpose of this research is to examine how adaptive modulation performs in a medical body sensor network system that uses visible light communication. The analysis focuses on various medical situations and investigates machine learning algorithms. The study compares adaptive modulation based on supervised learning with that based on reinforcement learning. The findings indicate that both approaches greatly improve spectral efficiency, emphasizing the significance of implementing link adaptation in visible light communication-based medical body sensor networks. The use of the Q-learning algorithm in adaptive modulation enables real-time training and enables the system to adjust to the changing environment without any prior knowledge about the environment. A remarkable improvement is observed for photodetectors on the shoulder and wrist since they experience more DC gain.Yayın Intelligent health monitoring in 6G networks: machine learning-enhanced VLC-based medical body sensor networks(MDPI, 2025-04-30) Antaki, Bilal; Dalloul, Ahmed Hany; Miramirkhani, FarshadRecent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven wireless communication demand innovative Sixth Generation (6G) solutions, particularly in hospitals where reliability and secure communication are crucial. Visible Light Communication (VLC) leverages existing lighting systems to deliver high data rates while mitigating electromagnetic interference. However, VLC systems in medical settings face fluctuating signal strength and dynamic channel conditions due to patient movement, necessitating advanced optimization techniques. This paper employs a site-specific ray tracing technique in Medical Body Sensor Networks (MBSNs) channel modeling within hospital scenarios to derive channel impulse responses (CIRs) and model path loss (PL) and Root Mean Square (RMS) delay spread in two distinct hospital settings. In the first section, we evaluate Machine Learning (ML)-based adaptive modulation in VLC-enabled MBSNs and introduce a Q-learning technique enabling real-time adaptation without prior environmental knowledge. In the second section, we propose a Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) based approach to estimate PL and RMS delay spread in dynamic hospital environments. The Q-learning method consistently achieved the target symbol error rate (SER), though spectral efficiency (SE) was sometimes lower than optimal due to quantization limits and a cautious approach near the SER threshold. For LSTM-based channel estimation algorithm, simulation studies show that in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward scenario, D1 has the highest Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) for estimated path loss (1.6797 dB) and RMS delay spread (1.0567 ns), whereas in the Family-Type Patient Rooms (FTPR) scenario, D3 exhibits the highest RMSE for estimated path loss (1.0652 dB) and RMS delay spread (0.7657 ns).Yayın Intelligent health monitoring in 6G networks: machine learning-enhanced VLC-based medical body sensor networks(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-05-23) Antaki, Bilal; Dalloul, Ahmed Hany; Miramirkhani, FarshadRecent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven wireless communication are driving the adoption of Sixth Generation (6G) technologies in crucial environments such as hospitals. Visible Light Communication (VLC) leverages existing lighting infrastructure to deliver high data rates while mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI); however, patient movement induces fluctuating signal strength and dynamic channel conditions. In this paper, we present a novel integration of site-specific ray tracing and machine learning (ML) for VLC-enabled Medical Body Sensor Networks (MBSNs) channel modeling in distinct hospital settings. First, we introduce a Q-learning-based adaptive modulation scheme that meets target symbol error rates (SERs) in real time without prior environmental information. Second, we develop a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM)-based estimator for path loss and Root Mean Square (RMS) delay spread under dynamic hospital conditions. To our knowledge, this is the first study combining ray-traced channel impulse response modeling (CIR) with ML techniques in hospital scenarios. The simulation results demonstrate that the Q-learning method consistently achieves SERs with a spectral efficiency (SE) lower than optimal near the threshold. Furthermore, LSTM estimation shows that D1 has the highest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) for path loss (1.6797 dB) and RMS delay spread (1.0567 ns) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward, whereas D3 exhibits the highest RMSE for path loss (1.0652 dB) and RMS delay spread (0.7657 ns) in the Family-Type Patient Rooms (FTPRs) scenario, demonstrating high estimation accuracy under realistic conditions.
