Combined Sensing and Communication in Embedded Wireless Networks

Abstract

By combining traditional wireless communication with environmental sensing capabilities, Joint Communication and Sensing (JC&S) represents a revolutionary paradigm in embedded wireless networks. JC&S systems improve spectrum efficiency, lower hardware costs, and provide real-time situational awareness by using the same hardware and spectral resources for both functions. The concepts, architectures, enabling technologies, and applications of JC&S in embedded systems are all thoroughly covered in this paper. Important methods including waveform design, machine learning-based signal processing, and radar-assisted communications are investigated. Critical analysis is also done on issues pertaining to energy efficiency, interference control, and hardware constraints. Future directions that focus on multi-modal sensing, edge computing integration, and intelligent adaptive networks are underlined. Additionally, the article summarises current research trends and technical trade-offs using comparison tables and statistics.