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Digital conversion of paper electroencephalograms using a hand scanner

M J McKeown1, G B Young

  • 1Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology : Official Publication of the American Electroencephalographic Society
|February 12, 1998
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This study introduces a simple, accessible method to digitize paper electroencephalograms (EEGs) using scanners. The technique proved reliable, enabling advanced EEG analysis for clinical research.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Traditional paper-recorded electroencephalograms (EEGs) present challenges for quantitative analysis.
  • Digitizing analog EEG signals is crucial for advanced data processing and interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a cost-effective method for quantifying analog signals from paper-recorded EEGs.
  • To enable advanced quantitative EEG (qEEG) analyses on historical or paper-based EEG data.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing standard personal computers and hand scanners for signal digitization.
  • Performing simulations to assess the impact of scanning angle and pen distortion, finding them insignificant.
  • Applying quantitative techniques such as power spectral analysis and squared coherence calculation.

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Main Results:

  • The developed method reliably quantifies analog EEG signals from paper recordings.
  • Simulated errors in scanning and signal representation were found to have negligible effects on data integrity.
  • The technique was successfully applied to compare EEG coherence in patients with alpha pattern coma versus normal subjects.

Conclusions:

  • This accessible method enhances the utility of paper-based EEGs for quantitative analysis.
  • It facilitates advanced neurophysiological studies, including comparative analyses of brain activity patterns.
  • The technique offers a practical solution for researchers and clinicians working with legacy or paper-recorded EEG data.