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What term is best used to describe a repetitive biological signal?
What term is best used to describe a repetitive biological signal?
Which of the following is an example of a transient signal?
Which of the following is an example of a transient signal?
What is the characteristic of random signals?
What is the characteristic of random signals?
When a biosignal is referred to as stationary, what does that imply?
When a biosignal is referred to as stationary, what does that imply?
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Which of the following signals is NOT a biosignal?
Which of the following signals is NOT a biosignal?
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What is essential for fully describing a sine wave signal mathematically?
What is essential for fully describing a sine wave signal mathematically?
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What signifies the frequency spectrum of a biosignal?
What signifies the frequency spectrum of a biosignal?
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Which biosignal reflects the electrical activity of the heart?
Which biosignal reflects the electrical activity of the heart?
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Which of the following describes the characteristic of a nonstationary signal?
Which of the following describes the characteristic of a nonstationary signal?
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What kind of signals are generated by muscle cells during random depolarization?
What kind of signals are generated by muscle cells during random depolarization?
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What is the primary function of sensors in biosignal acquisition?
What is the primary function of sensors in biosignal acquisition?
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Which of the following describes a characteristic of active sensors?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of active sensors?
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What type of sensor would be used to directly detect ionic currents in biomedical applications?
What type of sensor would be used to directly detect ionic currents in biomedical applications?
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What is the frequency range typically associated with a phonocardiogram (PCG)?
What is the frequency range typically associated with a phonocardiogram (PCG)?
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Which type of electrode is typically used for ECG recordings?
Which type of electrode is typically used for ECG recordings?
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What negatively impacts the recording of biosignals by introducing unrelated signals?
What negatively impacts the recording of biosignals by introducing unrelated signals?
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What distinguishes passive sensors from active sensors?
What distinguishes passive sensors from active sensors?
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What is the function of electrodes in biosignal acquisition?
What is the function of electrodes in biosignal acquisition?
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What are the frequency spectrum limits of blood pressure curves considered low-frequency biosignals?
What are the frequency spectrum limits of blood pressure curves considered low-frequency biosignals?
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What is an example of an active sensor?
What is an example of an active sensor?
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What is a commonly used method to reduce noise in recording systems?
What is a commonly used method to reduce noise in recording systems?
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Why does grounding help in reducing external noise?
Why does grounding help in reducing external noise?
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How does a differential amplifier achieve noise cancellation?
How does a differential amplifier achieve noise cancellation?
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What is the principle behind using an electrostatic shield?
What is the principle behind using an electrostatic shield?
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Which of the following can function as a source of noise in electric recording systems?
Which of the following can function as a source of noise in electric recording systems?
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What role does capacitance play in grounding?
What role does capacitance play in grounding?
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What is one of the features of an electrostatic screen?
What is one of the features of an electrostatic screen?
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What happens when the potential of both electrodes in a differential amplifier is equal?
What happens when the potential of both electrodes in a differential amplifier is equal?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for reducing electrical noise?
Which of the following is NOT a method for reducing electrical noise?
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What type of interferences can be categorized as noise in recording setups?
What type of interferences can be categorized as noise in recording setups?
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What are biosignals primarily used for?
What are biosignals primarily used for?
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Which category do electrical signals from nerve cells belong to?
Which category do electrical signals from nerve cells belong to?
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How can signals be classified based on their characteristics?
How can signals be classified based on their characteristics?
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What is the difference between continuous and discrete signals?
What is the difference between continuous and discrete signals?
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What process reduces a continuous signal to a discrete one?
What process reduces a continuous signal to a discrete one?
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What describes deterministic signals?
What describes deterministic signals?
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How can biological signals be characterized?
How can biological signals be characterized?
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What type of signals can generate repetitive patterns?
What type of signals can generate repetitive patterns?
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What is a key challenge in dealing with biosignals?
What is a key challenge in dealing with biosignals?
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What type of signal is characterized by not being expressible in exact mathematical terms?
What type of signal is characterized by not being expressible in exact mathematical terms?
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What is essential for medical decision-making regarding biosignals?
What is essential for medical decision-making regarding biosignals?
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Which classification describes signals defined at any moment in time?
Which classification describes signals defined at any moment in time?
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What type of signals cannot be described by explicit mathematical relationships?
What type of signals cannot be described by explicit mathematical relationships?
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Which characteristic best describes deterministic biosignals?
Which characteristic best describes deterministic biosignals?
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What kind of biosignals are generated by repetitive biological processes?
What kind of biosignals are generated by repetitive biological processes?
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What is the main purpose of sampling in biosignal processing?
What is the main purpose of sampling in biosignal processing?
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What are the primary sources of biosignals classified by?
What are the primary sources of biosignals classified by?
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Which type of signal is characterized by having no consistent pattern?
Which type of signal is characterized by having no consistent pattern?
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What is a significant challenge encountered in analyzing biosignals?
What is a significant challenge encountered in analyzing biosignals?
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What type of signals can be classified as either periodic or aperiodic?
What type of signals can be classified as either periodic or aperiodic?
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What is the primary function of a differential amplifier in reducing noise?
What is the primary function of a differential amplifier in reducing noise?
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How does grounding help in noise reduction?
How does grounding help in noise reduction?
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What characteristic of an electrostatic shield contributes to noise reduction?
What characteristic of an electrostatic shield contributes to noise reduction?
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Which of the following can generate noise in an electric recording system?
Which of the following can generate noise in an electric recording system?
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Which method specifically employs an electronic property to reduce noise?
Which method specifically employs an electronic property to reduce noise?
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Which of the following best describes a quasiperiodic signal?
Which of the following best describes a quasiperiodic signal?
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In a differential amplifier, what happens when the potentials of the two electrodes are equal?
In a differential amplifier, what happens when the potentials of the two electrodes are equal?
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What type of signal is generated when groups of cells depolarize randomly?
What type of signal is generated when groups of cells depolarize randomly?
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What is the role of the Earth in grounding?
What is the role of the Earth in grounding?
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Which characteristic applies to stationary biosignals?
Which characteristic applies to stationary biosignals?
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What is a feature of complex biosignals?
What is a feature of complex biosignals?
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What component of the noise reduction process is referred to as an electrostatic shield?
What component of the noise reduction process is referred to as an electrostatic shield?
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Which biosignal is defined as reflecting the electrical activity of neurons?
Which biosignal is defined as reflecting the electrical activity of neurons?
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Why is it important to connect electrodes to different inputs of a differential amplifier?
Why is it important to connect electrodes to different inputs of a differential amplifier?
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What type of equipment is commonly used to create a mesh for electrostatic shielding?
What type of equipment is commonly used to create a mesh for electrostatic shielding?
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What is the purpose of sensors in biosignal acquisition?
What is the purpose of sensors in biosignal acquisition?
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Which of the following signals is associated with the heart's electrical activity?
Which of the following signals is associated with the heart's electrical activity?
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What is a defining characteristic of a transient signal?
What is a defining characteristic of a transient signal?
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Which type of electrodes are used primarily for recording electrical potentials within a single cell?
Which type of electrodes are used primarily for recording electrical potentials within a single cell?
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How can the frequency spectrum of a biosignal be described?
How can the frequency spectrum of a biosignal be described?
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What interference during biosignal recording is referred to as noise?
What interference during biosignal recording is referred to as noise?
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What frequency range is typically associated with blood pressure curves considered as low-frequency biosignals?
What frequency range is typically associated with blood pressure curves considered as low-frequency biosignals?
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In which context are amplitude and frequency particularly important for biosignals?
In which context are amplitude and frequency particularly important for biosignals?
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What is a distinguishing feature of active sensors compared to passive sensors?
What is a distinguishing feature of active sensors compared to passive sensors?
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What distinguishes a random signal from a deterministic signal?
What distinguishes a random signal from a deterministic signal?
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Which type of signal do electrodes primarily convert during biosignal acquisition?
Which type of signal do electrodes primarily convert during biosignal acquisition?
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What happens during the processing of biosignals once they are acquired by sensors?
What happens during the processing of biosignals once they are acquired by sensors?
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What type of sensors can be used to detect biosignals indirectly?
What type of sensors can be used to detect biosignals indirectly?
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What can typically be a source of noise in electric recording systems?
What can typically be a source of noise in electric recording systems?
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What is the frequency range typically associated with a phonocardiogram (PCG)?
What is the frequency range typically associated with a phonocardiogram (PCG)?
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What type of signal is described as having properties that may change over time?
What type of signal is described as having properties that may change over time?
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Which parameter is NOT necessary for describing a sine wave mathematically?
Which parameter is NOT necessary for describing a sine wave mathematically?
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What characterizes a nonperiodic signal?
What characterizes a nonperiodic signal?
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Which biosignal reflects the electrical activity of neurons in the brain?
Which biosignal reflects the electrical activity of neurons in the brain?
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What term best describes signals that occur in a biological system for a relatively short duration?
What term best describes signals that occur in a biological system for a relatively short duration?
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Which feature is NOT commonly analyzed in a frequency spectrum of biosignals?
Which feature is NOT commonly analyzed in a frequency spectrum of biosignals?
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In what context are stochastic signals usually discussed?
In what context are stochastic signals usually discussed?
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Which of the following describes a quasiperiodic signal best?
Which of the following describes a quasiperiodic signal best?
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What is one of the main challenges in analyzing biosignals?
What is one of the main challenges in analyzing biosignals?
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Which type of signal is derived from the heart's electrical activity?
Which type of signal is derived from the heart's electrical activity?
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What defines a biosignal?
What defines a biosignal?
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Which classification refers to signals defined only at discrete points in time?
Which classification refers to signals defined only at discrete points in time?
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What is a key factor in the noise reduction process for biosignals?
What is a key factor in the noise reduction process for biosignals?
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Which of the following accurately describes deterministic signals?
Which of the following accurately describes deterministic signals?
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Which source of biosignals can be classified as chemical?
Which source of biosignals can be classified as chemical?
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What is the purpose of sampling in biosignal processing?
What is the purpose of sampling in biosignal processing?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with biosignals?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with biosignals?
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What aspect is crucial for medical decision-making regarding biosignals?
What aspect is crucial for medical decision-making regarding biosignals?
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What type of signals can be produced by repetitive biological processes?
What type of signals can be produced by repetitive biological processes?
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Which type of noise can negatively affect biosignal recording?
Which type of noise can negatively affect biosignal recording?
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What is the amplitude range of low-frequency biosignals such as blood pressure curves?
What is the amplitude range of low-frequency biosignals such as blood pressure curves?
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Which type of sensor directly converts ionic currents into electronic currents?
Which type of sensor directly converts ionic currents into electronic currents?
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What is a characteristic frequency range for a phonocardiogram (PCG)?
What is a characteristic frequency range for a phonocardiogram (PCG)?
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Which of the following terms describes devices that provide an interface between biological signals and recording instruments?
Which of the following terms describes devices that provide an interface between biological signals and recording instruments?
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What kind of noise is generated during the recording of biosignals?
What kind of noise is generated during the recording of biosignals?
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What distinguishes active sensors from passive sensors?
What distinguishes active sensors from passive sensors?
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Which type of electrode is commonly used for simple recordings in biomedical applications?
Which type of electrode is commonly used for simple recordings in biomedical applications?
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What is a common method used to amplify biosignals in signal processing?
What is a common method used to amplify biosignals in signal processing?
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What type of signals can sensors be classified into?
What type of signals can sensors be classified into?
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Which of the following describes the function of electrodes in biosignal acquisition?
Which of the following describes the function of electrodes in biosignal acquisition?
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Which of the following methods can be used to reduce electrical noise in recording systems?
Which of the following methods can be used to reduce electrical noise in recording systems?
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What is the primary function of a differential amplifier in noise reduction?
What is the primary function of a differential amplifier in noise reduction?
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How does an electrostatic shield reduce noise?
How does an electrostatic shield reduce noise?
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Which physical property of the body is utilized in grounding to reduce noise?
Which physical property of the body is utilized in grounding to reduce noise?
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What is the result when the potentials at both electrodes of a differential amplifier are equal?
What is the result when the potentials at both electrodes of a differential amplifier are equal?
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In what situation is a differential amplifier particularly effective for noise reduction?
In what situation is a differential amplifier particularly effective for noise reduction?
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What role does a mesh conductor serve in an electrostatic shield?
What role does a mesh conductor serve in an electrostatic shield?
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What happens to external electric fields when an object is grounded?
What happens to external electric fields when an object is grounded?
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What type of noise can be introduced in a recording system by electromagnetic interferences?
What type of noise can be introduced in a recording system by electromagnetic interferences?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for reducing electrical noise?
Which of the following is NOT a method for reducing electrical noise?
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Study Notes
Biosignals
- Living organisms generate signals called biosignals, which can be used for diagnosis, patient monitoring, and biomedical research
- Biosignals are representations of physiological phenomena, often changing over time or space
- Biosignals can be classified by origin (electric, mechanical, or chemical)
- Signals can be continuous (defined at any moment in time) or discrete (defined only at specific points in time)
- Biosignals can be deterministic (described by mathematical relationships) or random (described statistically)
- Biosignals can be periodic (repetitive with a predictable pattern), quasiperiodic (repetitive but with slight variations), or transient (short-lasting)
Examples of Biosignals
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): reflects electrical activity of neurons, amplitudes less than 0.1mV, frequency spectrum 3-200Hz
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): reflects electrical activity of the heart, amplitudes less than 5mV, frequency spectrum 0.3-200Hz
- Blood pressure curves: low frequency biosignals of mechanical origin
- Phonocardiogram (PCG): represents heart sounds, biosignal of mechanical origin, range of frequencies 30-2000Hz
Biosignal Acquisition
- Biosignals are acquired through a system that includes a biological object, a sensor, an electronic interface, and signal processing
- Sensors are devices that detect biosignals and convert them into electrical signals
- Active sensors generate their own electrical current or potential difference; they convert other forms of energy into electric power
- Passive sensors detect biosignals directly or indirectly
- Electrodes are a type of passive sensor used to detect electrical currents or voltages, converting ionic currents in biological objects into electronic currents
- Microelectrodes consist of a small wire inserted into a glass pipette filled with electrolyte solution; used for recording potentials within a single cell
- Larger metal wire electrodes record summary potentials of multiple cells
Noise in Biosignal Recording
- Noise is any signal interfering with the desired biosignal
- Noise can be external (recording devices, electromagnetic interference) or internal (other signals in the organism)
- Methods to reduce noise include:
- Differential amplifiers
- Grounding
- Electrostatic shielding
- Filtering
Noise Reduction Techniques
- Differential amplifiers use two inputs and one output to amplify the difference between input voltages
- Grounding connects the recording object to the Earth, which has a high capacitance, reducing the influence of external electric fields on the object’s potential
- Electrostatic shielding surrounds the recording space with a conductor, creating an area with zero electric field
Biosignals
- Biosignals are descriptions of physiological phenomena that can be used for diagnosis, monitoring, and biomedical research.
- Biosignals can be electric, mechanical, or chemical in nature.
- Continuous signals are defined at any moment in time, while discrete signals are defined at discrete points in time.
- Deterministic signals can be described by mathematical relationships, while random signals cannot.
- Biosignals are often described as a function of time, s(t), where s is the signal and t is time.
- Examples of biosignals include electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure curves, and phonocardiogram (PCG).
Biosignal Acquisition
- Biosignals are acquired through sensors which convert non-electric signals into electric signals.
- Active sensors convert other forms of energy to electric power, while passive sensors detect biosignals directly or indirectly.
- Electrodes are a type of sensor that converts ionic currents within biological objects to electronic currents.
- Different types of electrodes include microelectrodes, small metal wire electrodes, and large metal electrodes.
Noise Reduction
- Noise can be external or internal, and can come from recording devices, electromagnetic interferences, or other signals within the body.
- Noise can be reduced using differential amplifiers, grounding, electrostatic shields, and filtering.
- Differential amplifiers take the difference between two inputs and send it to the output, reducing noise from sources that affect both inputs equally.
- Grounding uses the high capacitance of the Earth to reduce the influence of external electric fields on the recording.
- Electrostatic shields use conductors to create a space with no electric field, reducing noise from external sources.
Biosignals
- Biosignals are generated by living things, from cells to organisms.
- These signals are used for diagnosis, patient monitoring, and biomedical research.
- Biosignals can be electric, mechanical, or chemical in nature.
- Signals can be continuous or discrete.
- Continuous signals are defined at any moment in time.
- Discrete signals are defined at discrete points in time.
- Signals can also be deterministic or random.
- Deterministic signals can be described by explicit mathematical relationships.
- Random signals cannot be described precisely by explicit mathematical relationships.
- Biological processes that show repetitive character, such as a beating heart or respiration, generate repetitive signals.
- These signals can be periodic, aperiodic (non-periodic), quasiperiodic, or transient.
- Periodic signals are not seen in living organisms.
- Quasiperiodic signals, like ECG, describe a repetitive biological signal.
- Transient signals, like depolarization waves, are generated by a single stimulus.
- Random signals are generated by biological processes that occur randomly, for example, muscle cells (EMG) or nerve cells in the cortex (EEG).
- These signals can be stationary or nonstationary.
- Stationary signals have properties that do not change over time.
- Nonstationary signals have properties that change over time.
- Biosignals are usually a function of time, expressed as s(t), where s is the signal and t is the time.
- Some biosignals can be described by a few parameters.
- Complex signals can be analyzed using a frequency spectrum, which shows the collection of frequencies and their corresponding amplitudes.
Examples of Biosignals
- Electroencephalogram (EEG): Reflects electrical activity of neurons. Amplitudes less than 0.1mV, frequency spectrum 3-200 Hz.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): Reflects electrical activity of the heart. Amplitudes less than 5mV, frequency spectrum 0.3-200 Hz.
- Blood pressure curves: Low frequency biosignals of mechanical origin.
- PCG (phonocardiogram): Represents sounds of the heart. Biosignal of mechanical origin. Range of frequencies 30-2000Hz.
Biosignal Acquisition
- Biosignal acquisition involves detecting and converting biological signals into electrical signals that can be processed and analyzed.
- Sensors are used to detect the signal, often converting non-electrical signals to electrical signals.
- Sensors can be active or passive.
- Active sensors generate electric current or potential difference.
- Passive sensors detect biosignals directly or indirectly.
- Electrodes are a type of direct sensor used for detecting electric currents or voltages.
- Electrodes convert ionic currents of biological objects into electronic currents.
Types of Electrodes
- Microelectrodes: Small wire inserted into a glass pipette filled with electrolyte solution. Used for recording potentials inside a single cell.
- Small metal wire electrodes: Record summary potentials of multiple cells (about 100 from cardiac tissue).
- Large metal electrodes: Used for ECG recordings.
Noise in Biosignal Recording
- Noise is any unwanted signal that interferes with the signal of interest.
- Noise can originate from external and internal sources:
- Recording devices (sensors, amplifiers)
- Electromagnetic interferences (power lines, electric equipment)
- Other signals within the organism unrelated to the recorded signal.
Noise Reduction Techniques
- Differential Amplifier: An electronic device with two inputs and one output. The output voltage is the difference between the input voltages.
- This is used to reduce noise by applying the electrodes to different inputs of the differential amplifier. Noise creates equal potentials at both electrodes, resulting in a zero output voltage.
- Grounding: Utilizes the high capacitance of the Earth to reduce the impact of external electric fields. Connecting the recording object to the Earth creates a high capacitance system, reducing the influence of external electric fields.
- Electrostatic Shield: Utilizes the principle that the total electric field inside an electric conductor is zero. This can be achieved using a mesh made of a conductor to surround the space where the biosignal is being recorded.
- Filtering: Various filters can be applied to remove specific frequencies or types of noise in the recorded signal.
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Explore the fascinating world of biosignals, which are vital for diagnosis, patient monitoring, and research in biomedical fields. This quiz covers different types of biosignals, their classifications by origin and characteristics, including examples like EEG and ECG.