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A feedback-based molecular communication protocol for noisy intrabody environments

  • Jonathan S. Mitzman
  • , Bria Morgan
  • , Torna Omar Soro
  • , Junichi Suzuki
  • , Tadashi Nakano
  • University of Massachusetts Boston
  • Bunker Hill Community College
  • Osaka University

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Abstract

This paper considers short-range (up to 100 μm) molecular communication where bio-nanomachines transmit and receive molecule-encoded messages and applies Stop-and-Wait Automatic Repeat Request (SW-ARQ) for feedback-based reliable communication in noisy intrabody environments. Three coommunication transports are considered: (1) diffusive transports where molecules diffuse via random thermal motion, (2) directional transports where molecules directionally move on pre-defined protein filaments with molecular motors and (3) diffusive-directional hybrid transports where molecules propagate with both diffusive and directional transports. Simulation results demonstrate that SW-ARQ improves latency and reliability in both diffusive and directional transports. Hybridization of the two transports aids extra improvements in latency and reliability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 17th International Conference on E-Health Networking, Application and Services, HealthCom 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages463-467
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781467383257
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event17th International Conference on E-Health Networking, Application and Services, HealthCom 2015 - Boston, United States
Duration: Oct 13 2015Oct 17 2015

Publication series

Name2015 17th International Conference on E-Health Networking, Application and Services, HealthCom 2015

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on E-Health Networking, Application and Services, HealthCom 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period10/13/1510/17/15

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Health Policy
  • Health Information Management
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Health Informatics
  • Surgery
  • Health(social science)

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