Novel cap system with active actuators for rapid dry electroencephalography

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

P. Fiedler (Author) Other; S. Griebel (Author) Other; C. Fonseca (Author) FEUP; F. Vaz (Author) Other; L.Zentner (Author) Other; F. Zanow (Author) Other; J.Haueisen (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Biomedical Engineering-Biomedizinische Technik

Vol. 58

ISSN: 0013-5585

Publisher: Walter De Gruyter

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Medical engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Biomedical enginnering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-WGV

DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2013-4429

Abstract (EN): New fields of application for electroencephalography (EEG) require robust measurement technologies for ubiquitous mobile monitoring. Fast, easy and failsafe application as well as stable signal quality are crucial requirements for the electrodes. The application of novel dry EEG electrodes requires direct, reliable contact with the human skin as well as stable electro-chemical characteristics of the materials. We propose a novel biocompatible electrode based on Titanium Nitride (TiN) integrated into an adaptive cap system with active adduction mechanisms. We report electrode-skin impedance measurements to prove our cap system to provide reliable and stable electrode positioning and adduction.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2