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Signal processing: from mathematical theory to clinical acceptance or vice-versa?
Medical Progress Through Technology
|July 20, 1976
Summary
Physiological signal processing, including continuous signals and point processes, requires advanced methods like morphological analysis. Further research and industrial development are needed for better medical applications.
Area of Science:
- Physiological signal processing
- Biomedical engineering
- Medical instrumentation
Background:
- Current signal processing techniques in physiology and medicine have limitations despite research efforts.
- Physiological signals are broadly categorized into continuous signals and point processes.
- Existing methods may not fully exploit the potential of these signal types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate current signal processing techniques for physiological signals.
- To identify areas for improvement in analyzing continuous signals and point processes.
- To explore potential avenues for industrial development in physiological signal processing.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation of existing signal processing methodologies.
- Analysis of continuous physiological signals.
- Characterization of point processes in physiological data.
Main Results:
- Morphological analysis is proposed as a suitable method for continuous physiological signals.
- Point processes are identified as a significant and important signal type.
- Key areas with potential for industrial development in signal processing are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Adaptation of morphological analysis is recommended for continuous physiological signals.
- Point processes represent a crucial area for future signal processing research and application.
- Industrial development is anticipated in specific areas of physiological signal processing.