Magnetic Localization for In-Body Nano-Communication Medical Systems

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Main Authors: Skos, Krzysztof, Comas, Albert Diez, Jornet, Josep Miquel, Kulakowski, Pawel
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Published: 2024
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author Skos, Krzysztof
Comas, Albert Diez
Jornet, Josep Miquel
Kulakowski, Pawel
author_facet Skos, Krzysztof
Comas, Albert Diez
Jornet, Josep Miquel
Kulakowski, Pawel
contents Nano-machines circulating inside the human body, collecting data on tissue conditions, represent a vital part of next-generation medical diagnostic systems. However, for these devices to operate effectively, they need to relay not only their medical measurements but also their positions. This paper introduces a novel localization method for in-body nano-machines based on the magnetic field, leveraging the advantageous magnetic permeability of all human tissues. The entire proposed localization system is described, starting from 10 um x 10 um magnetometers to be integrated into the nano-machines, to a set of external wires generating the magnetic field. Mathematical equations for the localization algorithm are also provided, assuming the nano-machines do not execute the computations themselves, but transmit their magnetic field measurements together with medical data outside of the body. The whole system is validated with computer simulations that capture the measurement error of the magnetometers, the error induced by the Earth magnetic field, and a human body model assuming different possible positions of nano-machines. The results show a very high system accuracy with position errors even below 1 cm.
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spellingShingle Magnetic Localization for In-Body Nano-Communication Medical Systems
Skos, Krzysztof
Comas, Albert Diez
Jornet, Josep Miquel
Kulakowski, Pawel
Information Retrieval
Networking and Internet Architecture
Nano-machines circulating inside the human body, collecting data on tissue conditions, represent a vital part of next-generation medical diagnostic systems. However, for these devices to operate effectively, they need to relay not only their medical measurements but also their positions. This paper introduces a novel localization method for in-body nano-machines based on the magnetic field, leveraging the advantageous magnetic permeability of all human tissues. The entire proposed localization system is described, starting from 10 um x 10 um magnetometers to be integrated into the nano-machines, to a set of external wires generating the magnetic field. Mathematical equations for the localization algorithm are also provided, assuming the nano-machines do not execute the computations themselves, but transmit their magnetic field measurements together with medical data outside of the body. The whole system is validated with computer simulations that capture the measurement error of the magnetometers, the error induced by the Earth magnetic field, and a human body model assuming different possible positions of nano-machines. The results show a very high system accuracy with position errors even below 1 cm.
title Magnetic Localization for In-Body Nano-Communication Medical Systems
topic Information Retrieval
Networking and Internet Architecture
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.02497