Multi-channel template extraction for automatic EEG spike detection

A multi-channel template extraction method is proposed for automatic EEG spike detection. The template is extracted automatically without any prior knowledge. The template extraction algorithm consists of three steps. Firstly, all possible spike events are detected. Secondly, the focus channels are identified for each event. Thirdly, the multi-channel template is extracted for each focus channel. The algorithm produces template adapted to not only individual patient, but also individual focus. The method was evaluated using the recordings from two epilepsy patients. The results suggested that template method should be of multi-channel for spike detection.