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Published on: April 29, 2013
[A design of a portable acquistion system for autonomic nervous function data]
Cheng-yu Huo1, Xiao-fei Ma, Xing-bao Ning
1Institute for Biomedical Electronic Engineering, Department of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Provivce.
Summary
This study presents a portable system for collecting autonomic nervous function data. The microcontroller-based device uses an electrocardiogram amplifier and SD card storage for long-term, efficient data acquisition and PC transfer.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Physiological Monitoring Systems
Context:
- Autonomic nervous system (ANS) function is crucial for health.
- Accurate, long-term data acquisition is needed for ANS research.
- Existing systems may lack portability or efficiency.
Purpose:
- To design a portable data acquisition system for autonomic nervous function.
- To enable long-term data recording and easy PC data exchange.
- To achieve miniaturization and low energy consumption.
Summary:
- A microcontroller-based portable system was developed.
- It integrates an electrocardiogram amplifier and an Analog-to-Digital (AD) convertor.
- SD memory card facilitates extended data storage and PC connectivity.
Impact:
- Enables convenient, long-term monitoring of autonomic nervous function.
- Facilitates easier data analysis and research.
- Offers a compact and energy-efficient solution for physiological data acquisition.
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