8 research outputs found
Power Allocation and Scheduling for SWIPT Systems with Non-linear Energy Harvesting Model
In this paper, we design a resource allocation algorithm for multiuser
simultaneous wireless information and power transfer systems for a realistic
non-linear energy harvesting (EH) model. In particular, the algorithm design is
formulated as a non-convex optimization problem for the maximization of the
long-term average total harvested power at EH receivers subject to quality of
service requirements for information decoding receivers. To obtain a tractable
solution, we transform the corresponding non-convex sum-of-ratios objective
function into an equivalent objective function in parametric subtractive form.
This leads to a computationally efficient iterative resource allocation
algorithm. Numerical results reveal a significant performance gain that can be
achieved if the resource allocation algorithm design is based on the non-linear
EH model instead of the traditional linear model.Comment: Accepted for presentation at the IEEE ICC 201
Max-min Fair Beamforming for SWIPT Systems with Non-linear EH Model
We study the beamforming design for multiuser systems with simultaneous
wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT). Employing a practical
non-linear energy harvesting (EH) model, the design is formulated as a
non-convex optimization problem for the maximization of the minimum harvested
power across several energy harvesting receivers. The proposed problem
formulation takes into account imperfect channel state information (CSI) and a
minimum required signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR). The globally
optimal solution of the design problem is obtained via the semidefinite
programming (SDP) relaxation approach. Interestingly, we can show that at most
one dedicated energy beam is needed to achieve optimality. Numerical results
demonstrate that with the proposed design a significant performance gain and
improved fairness can be provided to the users compared to two baseline
schemes.Comment: Invited paper, IEEE VTC 2017, Fall, Toronto, Canad
Comparison of oxidative stress levels in healthy children and children with allergic rhinitis
Background/aim: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Under the influence of exogenous factors - allergens, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are released during
cellular metabolism. They induce a series of pathological changes in the mucosa. Oxidative stress is а result
of an imbalance between the production of ROS and the ability to neutralize them. The aim of this study
is to compare the levels of oxidative stress between healthy children and children with allergic rhinitis.
Material and methods: A total number of 60 children were included (30 healthy children and 30 children
with AR). The oxidative stress index was determined by using the FRAS 5 (Free Radical Analytical System)
Bravo system. Demographic characteristics, medical history, children's living conditions and eating
habits were obtained from the questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and the absolute number of
eosinophils in the peripheral smear were performed on each child.
Results: This study showed high oxidative stress index and a significantly higher value of the absolute
number of eosinophils in the peripheral smear in children with AR in comparison to healthy children
(p<0.05). The group of children with AR had more atopic characteristics and was more exposed to passive
smoking than healthy children.
Conclusion: Compared to healthy children, children with AR have a high index of oxidative stress, despite
of the very high mean value of the concentration of water-soluble antioxidants in serum (PAT test) in the
group of children with AR