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Constructing Multi-scale Entropy Based on the Empirical Mode Decomposition(EMD) and its Application in Recognizing
Shuli Zou1, Taorong Qiu1, Peifan Huang1
1Department of Computer, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330029, China.
Journal of Neuroscience Methods
|May 29, 2020
Summary
Detecting driver fatigue is crucial for traffic safety. This study introduces an Electroencephalogram (EEG) analysis method using Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) and multi-scale entropy, achieving high accuracy in fatigue detection.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Signal Processing
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Driver fatigue is a significant contributor to traffic accidents.
- Effective fatigue detection methods are essential for road safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel method for detecting driving fatigue.
- To improve the accuracy of fatigue detection using Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) to decompose multi-channel EEG signals into intrinsic mode functions (IMFs).
- Applied multi-scale fuzzy entropy (MFE) on selected IMFs, identified using Pearson correlation coefficient.
- Compared MFE with permutation entropy (PE) and sample entropy (SE) using seven classifiers and cross-validation.
Main Results:
- The proposed EMD-based MFE method achieved a classification recognition rate of up to 88.74%.
- This represents a significant improvement of 23.88% over single-scale fuzzy entropy and 5.56% over standard multi-scale fuzzy entropy.
- The method demonstrated robust performance across different classifiers and validation strategies.
Conclusions:
- The developed EMD-based multi-scale fuzzy entropy approach is effective for detecting driving fatigue.
- This technique offers a promising solution for enhancing driver safety systems.
- Further research can explore real-time implementation and integration into vehicle safety technologies.
