12/28/2018
At the Twin Cities IEEE-MTT workshop on December 13th, 2018, the presenters demonstrated that the ISM (2400-2500 MHz) power-charging system can interfere with WiFi and Bluetooth communication systems, especially Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) medical-implant communication systems. To resolve the interference issues, we hope that Apple and other companies will soon support the new MBAN (Medical Body Area Network) frequency band for medical devices, especially medical implants. The FCC has approved the allocation of 40 MHz of spectrum bandwidth for medical BAN low-power, wide-area radio links at the 2360–2400 MHz band. This will allow off-loading MBAN communication from the already saturated standard ISM (2400-2500 MHz) spectrum to a standard band. Apple Watch Series 4 is capable of generating an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. It is a wireless medical device! Keep in mind that WiFi systems can also interfere with BLE systems. Both the FDA and the FCC have found the presentations of the workshop very interesting. The impact of the workshop can be significant!
The workshop agenda:http://www.globalwirelesstechnology.com/upload/IEEE_MTT_Workshop_Dec_13_2018.pdf