IEEE 802.15.6-2012
Part 15.6: Wireless Body Area Networks
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802.15.6-2012 is a standard for Wireless Body Area Networks, defining a technical basis for communication around, on, or near the human body. It is relevant to communication, networking and broadcast technologies, as well as computing and processing applications where short-range wireless links must be managed carefully. The document helps support consistent design and evaluation of these systems, making 802.15.6-2012 useful for teams working on interoperable body-centric wireless solutions.
About 802.15.6-2012
This standard addresses the requirements and technical context of Wireless Body Area Networks, a specialized wireless environment where devices communicate in close proximity to the body. 802.15.6-2012 is commonly associated with design and performance considerations for low-power, short-range communication links that may be used in personal or medical-related systems. As an inactive standard, it remains relevant as a reference point for legacy specifications, technical comparison, and compliance documentation.
Where is 802.15.6-2012 used?
802.15.6-2012 is typically used in body-worn or body-adjacent systems that require reliable wireless exchange between sensors, controllers, and nearby processing equipment. This can include portable monitoring devices, personal health equipment, and other compact wireless products built around close-range networking. It is also useful in engineering workflows where developers need a defined technical framework for evaluating performance, device interaction, and signal behavior in body area network environments.
Importance in practice
In practice, this standard helps reduce ambiguity when designing or reviewing wireless body area network products. Using 802.15.6-2012 can support more consistent engineering decisions, clearer procurement requirements, and more structured testing against a known reference. For organizations maintaining older systems or comparing technical approaches, it can improve documentation quality and help manage compatibility and performance risk in compact wireless deployments.
- Wireless Body Area Networks
- Close-range body-centric communication
- Low-power device interaction
- Technical reference for legacy systems
- Publication Date: 2012
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Computing and Processing
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- This Version: 802.15.6 (2012)
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