A compact ECC-band horn antenna for remote monitoring of vital signs at home environments

Ultra-wideband (UWB) techniques are suitable for wireless broadband short range communication as well as precision radio sensors. The internationally available license-free upper ECC-band (Electronic Communications Committee) provides a bandwidth of 2.5 GHz in the range from 6.0 - 8.5 GHz. This paper presents a specialized antenna optimized for remote sensing in this frequency band. The antenna features compact dimensions, high robustness versus production tolerance, and will be utilized for remote monitoring of vitality aspects of elderly people at home.