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Body-area networks

Recorded year2018

Implants and wearables talk securely inside the body.

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Built on

Implantable pacemakerRecorded · 1958enables
MicroprocessorRecorded · 1971requires
Continuous glucose monitorRecorded · 1999enables

Led to

Implant care hubForecast · ~2065enables
Rejuvenation pulse wearableForecast · ~2067enables
Instant sober-up bandForecast · ~2077enables

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.