Wearable Patch Antenna using Complementary Split Ring Resonator for Pneumothorax Detection

During the past decade, electromagnetic torso scanning systems have rapidly become remarkably popular among researchers. In this paper, we propose a wearable triangular patch antenna incorporating a Complementary Split Ring Resonator (CSRR) on the ground for pneumothorax detection. The antenna operates within the 0.49 – 1.63 GHz frequency range and has dimensions of 22mm x 18mm. The addition of the CSRR structure on the ground can significantly reduce the dimensions of the antenna. Simulation is conducted using ANSYS HFSS environment. A three-layer model of the thorax is also integrated into the design.