Computer analysis of biological signals.

Area of Science:

• Physiology
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science

Background:

• Biological signal analysis is crucial in physiology.
• Existing methods may lack flexibility or require specialized hardware.
• Digitized biological data necessitates efficient analytical tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a versatile microcomputer program for analyzing digitized biological signals.
• To provide physiologists with a flexible and modular tool for signal quantification.

Main Methods:

• A program was developed using the Basic programming language.
• The software analyzes digitized biological signals.
• It calculates signal parameters including amplitude, velocity, frequency, and duration.

Main Results:

• The program determines maximum and minimum amplitudes, upstroke velocity, frequency, and duration.
• It offers signal averaging, graphing on a CRT, and noise smoothing.
• The software can analyze both unipolar and bipolar signals.

Conclusions:

• The developed program offers a flexible and modular solution for analyzing various biological signals.
• Its capabilities are expected to be highly beneficial for physiologists.
• The program's design allows for easy modification and adaptation.