Evaluation of BLE protocol using TI LAUNCHXL-CC2650
Thashmila Delkandura Arachchige, Matti Hämäläinen, Konstantin Mikhaylov · 2025
Rapid integration of wireless technologies into healthcare is revolutionizing the way medical data is collected, transmitted, and analyzed. This paper addresses emerging synergies between the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and telemedicine, emphasizing the transformative potential of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBAN) and related protocols. The study will help to understand the critical role of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and ETSI SmartBAN in enabling low-power, secure communication for wearable devices and health monitoring systems. Using Texas Instrument (TI) LAUNCHXL-CC2650 devices, key performance metrics, such as current consumption, throughput, and packet error rate (PER) are analyzed under real-world conditions and this research uncovers the strengths and limitations of BLE, paving the way for a comprehensive comparison with the SmartBAN protocol. The findings not only bridge gaps in the current literature but also establish a foundation to improve SmartBAN protocol designs, aligning them with real-world healthcare needs. By focusing on the interplay between theoretical and practical aspects of WBANs, this work fosters innovation in IoMT, laying the groundwork for sustainable, efficient, and personalized healthcare solutions.