Dual Function of Sensing and Backscatter Communication in Cellular Networks

With rapidly advancing ambient-powered Inter-net of Things (IoT) and wireless networks, the synergy between sensing and backscatter communication (BackCom) has emerged as a research frontier. This study thus delves deep into integrating sensing functionalities with BackCom leading to the Integrated Sensing and Backscatter Communication (ISABC), a burgeoning field with significant implications for ambient IoT networks. By drawing parallels between radar sensing and BackCom fun-damental insights into ISABC and its functionalities are attained. Additionally, various possible ISABC system configurations, applications, and future research directions are delineated. Furthermore, a quantitative analysis of system performance and qualitative communication and sensing performance assessments are provided. The proposed ISABC framework demonstrates enhanced performance and adaptability across diverse applications, a pivotal attribute for future IoT applications.