Mapping of event-related desynchronization and type of derivation

Event-related desynchronization (ERD) is a term describing alpha band amplitude changes in response to an event (stimulus presentation, self-paced movement, etc.). ERD mapping is a brain-imaging technique used to display the topographical pattern and time course of alpha power changes. Multi-lead EEG data referred to one ear were recorded during voluntary finger movements. From these data, transverse bipolar, source and common average reference derivations and the laplacian operator were calculated, and ERD maps are computed. The ERD is enhanced and best localized with the laplacian operator method, or with source derivations. ERD maps with ear reference required cautious interpretation.