Modular multipin electrodes for comfortable dry EEG

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2016

Authors

Fiedler, P (Author) Other; Strohmeier, D (Author) Other; Hunold, A (Author) Other; Griebel, S (Author) Other; Muhle, R (Author) Other; Schreiber, M (Author) Other; Pedrosa, P (Author) Other; Vasconcelos, B (Author) Other; C. Fonseca (Author) FEUP; Vaz, F (Author) Other; Haueisen, J (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: 38th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2016, Orlando, FL, USA, August 16-20, 2016

Pages: 5705-5708

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Scopus - 11 Citations

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Authenticus ID: P-00P-WGW

DOI: 10.1109/embc.2016.7592022

Abstract (EN): Electrode and cap concepts for continuous and ubiquitous monitoring of brain activity will open up new fields of application and contribute to increased use of electroencephalography (EEG) in clinical routine, neurosciences, brain-computer-interfacing and out-of-the-lab monitoring. However, mobile and unobtrusive applications are currently hindered by the lack of applicable convenient and reliable electrode and cap systems. We propose a novel modular electrode concept based on a flexible polymer substrate, coated with electrically conductive metallic films. The overall concept enables design adaptation to different head regions and cap designs. We describe the single modules of the system and investigate the influence of electrode pin number, coating material and adduction force on electrode-skin impedance and perceived wearing comfort. Our results contribute to rapid and comfortable multichannel dry EEG. © 2016 IEEE.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific