Human Bond Communications: Architectures, Challenges, and Possibilities

Abstract

Recent advancements in wireless networks and sensor technologies have enabled continuous monitoring of remote patients. This has opened doors for exploring new frontiers in the domain of smart healthcare, especially patient monitoring and diagnosis. Scientists and researchers have scouted the novel domain of human bond communications (HBC), which suggests detection and transmission of information using all five human senses (sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste). HBC not only enables these senses to be replicated at a remote location but also helps in diagnosis of several ailments through monitoring. Such a holistic communication medium is facilitated through specialized devices that help healthcare experts in making crucial and timely data-driven decisions for their patients. In this work, we present state-ofthe- art research on HBC and possible interactions between HBC and remote healthcare. We present a model HBC framework to assist monitoring and diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder patients. We also mention possible applications as well as challenges posed by HBC applications.