Reliable Communications for Short-range Wireless Systems

Reliable Communications for Short-range Wireless Systems
Ensuring reliable communication is an important concern in short-range wireless communication systems with stringent quality of service requirements. Key characteristics of these systems, including data rate, communication range, channel profiles, network topologies, and power efficiency, are different from those in long-range systems. This comprehensive book classifies short-range wireless technologies as high and low data rate systems. It addresses major factors affecting reliability at different layers of the protocol stack, detailing the best ways to enhance the capacity and performance of shortrange wireless systems. Particular emphasis is placed on reliable channel estimation, state-of-the-art interference mitigation techniques, and cooperative communications for improved reliability. The book also provides detailed coverage of related international standards including UWB, ZigBee,