Communication on Inductively Coupled Channels: Overview and Challenges

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of coding methods and cryptographic techniques for inductively coupled channels. The paper discusses the requirements for coding on such channels, review modulation codes in use in practical systems, and propose new modulation coding techniques. Error correcting codes and the ways in which it may aid the communication on these channels are also covered. Cryptography is another crucial ingredient for a complete communication system. Inductively coupled channels pose special challenges for building a secure system. We give a brief overview of these challenges, and of some cryptographic building blocks and protocols that have been proposed to meet them.