Title :
Biofeedback system with interchangeable modules for applied research and clinical practice using microcomputer interface
Author :
Zapata-Ferrer, Angel R. ; Danglada-A, Oscar ; Moncada-J, Carlos ; Aguillon, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Bioingenieria, Univ. Nacional Autonoma du Mexico, Mexico
Abstract :
The authors describe the design and construction of an electronic system to perform biofeedback studies. The system consists of interchangeable modules that will permit the measurement of a greater number of variables. It also makes possible future modifications in such modules. The authors used previously designed modules for the management of (1) body temperature; (2) psychogalvanic skin reflex; (3) heart rate; (4) respiratory rate; (5) electromyographic activity; and (6) electroencephalographic activity. The system is equipped with a two-channel cassette recorder modified to store the information on bioelectric activity for microcomputer analysis. A TV monitor is used to reproduce the EEG information in a picture with a square form, whose size changes when alpha activity appears.<>
Keywords :
biocontrol; bioelectric potentials; biomedical electronics; biomedical equipment; biomedical measurement; electroencephalography; medical computing; microcomputer applications; patient treatment; EEG information; TV monitor; alpha activity; applied research; bioelectric activity; biofeedback studies; biofeedback therapy; body temperature; clinical practice; construction; design; electroencephalographic activity; electromyographic activity; electronic system; heart rate; interchangeable modules; microcomputer analysis; microcomputer interface; psychogalvanic skin reflex; respiratory rate; two-channel cassette recorder;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1988. Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1988.94767
