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ISABEL '11: Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies
ACM2011 Proceeding
Publisher:
  • Association for Computing Machinery
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  • NY
  • United States
Conference:
ISABEL '11: International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies Barcelona Spain October 26 - 29, 2011
ISBN:
978-1-4503-0913-4
Published:
26 October 2011
Sponsors:
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, IEEE, Technical University of Catalonia Spain, River Publishers, CTTC, CTIF
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Homogeneous and heterogeneous breast phantoms for UWB imaging
Article No.: 1, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093699

This paper presents the fabrication of homogeneous and heterogeneous breast phantoms for experimental breast cancer detection use. The phantoms were developed for UWB imaging technique. The fabrication materials were affordable and the process was ...

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Improved T-Weight method in classification of slow cortical potentials
Article No.: 2, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093700

In this paper, T-Weight Method is improved by integration of a threshold determination step into the original algorithm. The new method is called Improved T-Weight (ITW) Method and the performance of the ITW Method is evaluated on classification of slow ...

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An automatic method for holter ECG denoising using ICA
Article No.: 3, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093701

Our work aims at processing of holter ECG recordings using Independent Component Analysis (ICA). This powerful tool enables us to create a adapting and robust method for detection and estimation of noise in records. Our method is fully automatic and it ...

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An adaptive functional model of the filtering system in the cochlea of the inner ear
Article No.: 4, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093702

Outer hair cells (OHC) in the cochlea of the inner ear, together with the local structures of the basilar membrane, reticular lamina and tectorial membrane, constitute the adaptive primary filters (PF) of the second order. We used them for designing a ...

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Electrical resistance profiling of bend sensors adopted to measure spatial arrangement of the human body
Article No.: 5, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093703

Here we report some techniques we adopted to electrically characterize some commercially available bend sensors, in terms of their resistance variations when curved or angular shaped. This study has the aim of a correct exploitation of the bend sensors ...

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Preprocessing of screening mammograms based on local statistical models
Article No.: 6, Pages 1–4https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093704

In a recent paper we have proposed evaluation of screening mammograms by means of local statistical model. The model describes local statistical properties of internal pixels of a small search window - as they occur when scanning the mammogram. It is ...

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Multichannel blind deconvolution in eye fundus imaging
Article No.: 7, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093705

Eye fundus imaging is vital for modern ophthalmology. Due to the acquisition process, fundus images often suffer from blurring and uneven illumination. This hinders diagnosis and the evolution assessment of a disease. We present a method for fundus ...

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A secure interoperable architecture for building-automation applications
Article No.: 8, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093706

Building-automation systems enable building administrators and inhabitants to monitor and control their buildings from within the building itself, as well as from outside using remote access tools. In recent years, many such control systems have been ...

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Biorthogonal wavelet for EEG signal compression
Article No.: 9, Pages 1–4https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093707

Compression of EEG signals is gaining importance in biomedical engineering due to the potential applications in telemedicine. In this paper, we propose a signal compression electro-encephalographic (EEG) method based on discrete wavelet transform (DWT). ...

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Experimental evaluation on SAR around the implanted cardiac pacemaker by mobile phone
Article No.: 10, Pages 1–3https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093708

Recently, electromagnetic interference (EMI) of an implanted pacemaker with a mobile phone has been investigated. However, there are few studies of specific absorption rate (SAR) around the implanted pacemaker by the mobile phone. In this study, SAR ...

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Computational inference of difficult word boundaries in DNA languages
Article No.: 11, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093709

Many applications in molecular and systems biology exploit similarities between DNA and languages to make predictions about cell function. This approach provides structure to an otherwise monotonous sequence of nucleotides. However, one of the major ...

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Magnetic field distribution of birdcage coil for 4 T MRI system with no lumped circuit elements
Article No.: 12, Pages 1–3https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093710

Recently, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system which operates up to under 3 T is being used in clinical practice in Japan. In order to achieve the requirement of obtaining more high-quality images and short imaging time, devices utilize high magnetic ...

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Gesture recognition through HITEG data glove to provide a new way of communication
Article No.: 13, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093711

Hands gestures recognition, by means of measuring apparatus, can provide a new way of human-computer interaction. Controlling different devices or speaking through a speech synthesizer can be time saving as well as an aid for impaired persons. In this ...

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Transient characterization of concentration-encoded molecular communication with sinusoidal stimulation
Article No.: 14, Pages 1–6https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093712

In this paper we present an analysis of transient loss and detection noise margin of a molecular communication system based on sinusoidal stimulation. The molecular propagation channel is based on ideal diffusion of molecules. A set of possible ...

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Intelligent environments supporting the care of multi-morbid patients: a concept for patient-centered information management and therapy
Article No.: 15, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093713

Evermore people are suffering from multi-morbidity, an accumulation of different afflictions that mutually affect each other. Simultaneously treatments which were previously conducted stationary are nowadays carried out in home settings. Therefore more ...

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Quantitative EEG evaluation of multimedia intervention program for ADHD children
Article No.: 16, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093714

This paper deals with a quantitative evaluation for the therapeutic efficacy of a multimedia intervention program applied to ADHD children to improve their cognitive awareness. The multimedia intervention program consisted of 3 levels in which children ...

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A multiple access protocol for UWB wireless body area networks (WBANs) with narrowband feedback path
Article No.: 17, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093715

This paper focuses on design and performance of a multiple access protocol for an Ultra Wide Band (UWB) based Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN). The proposed WBAN consists of wearable sensor nodes which communicate with a coordinator node using a UWB ...

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Multivariate control charts for surgical procedures
Article No.: 18, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093716

Patient's progress in the Intensive Care Unit is characterised by more than one quality characteristics. This paper employs univariate and multivariate control charts to monitor patient progress in the Intensive Care Unit. A definitive comparison is ...

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Device for long term measurement of heart rate
Article No.: 19, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093717

In this contribution, a device for long term measurement of heart rate is described. The device is created based on development kit STM32-Primer2. Heart rate frequency is calculated from selected electrocardiograph lead from the external module. The ...

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Noise-parameter modeling and estimation for x-ray fluoroscopy
Article No.: 20, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093718

In fluoroscopy quantum noise is dominant with respect to other common noise sources, whose effects can be often neglected. Quantum noise is originated by the limited number of photons (low-dose X-ray) involved in fluoroscopic image formation; this noise ...

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Real-time process data acquisition with Bluetooth
Article No.: 21, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093719

Healthcare workflow processes are extremely complicated. Surveys and interviews are a common but a rather expensive way of conducting process research. This paper elaborates a new approach based on wireless technologies for data gathering of healthcare ...

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A contextual analysis method for multi-subject fMRI data
Article No.: 22, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093720

In this article, we present a novel approach to create single subject fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) activation maps by utilizing the group data of several subjects on the individual level. Classification of a voxel as either activated or ...

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A simulation tool for biological nano-communication systems
Article No.: 23, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093721

Biological nanonetworks is a novel interdisciplinary research area including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and ICT. In this paper, we illustrate a simulation tool designed for modeling communications at nanoscales. This tool is fully adaptable to all ...

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On fuzzy syndrome hashing with LDPC coding
Article No.: 24, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093722

The last decades have seen a growing interest in hash functions that allow some sort of tolerance, e.g. for the purpose of biometric authentication. Among these, the syndrome fuzzy hashing construction allows to securely store biometric data and to ...

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Human identification based on ECG signals from wearable health monitoring devices
Article No.: 25, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093723

Wearable health monitoring devices have been widely explored to enable continuous monitoring of physiological vital signals, such as electrocardiogram (ECG). In this work, we investigate the applicability of ECG signals from such wearable devices in ...

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Denoising and characterization of heart sound signals using optimal intrinsic mode functions
Article No.: 26, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093724

Empirical mode decomposition (EMD) allows decomposing an observed multicomponent signal into a set of monocomponent signals, called Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs). The aim of this paper is to characterize some heart sound (HS) signals embedded in noise ...

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An application of a new genetic algorithm to assist the detection of segments of an ECG signals
Article No.: 27, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093725

In this paper, we present the specification of a type of genetic algorithm that was used for the detection of segments present in ECG signal waves. The algorithm was tested and evaluated for its efficiency in front of samples obtained from the MIT-BIH ...

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HEp-2 cell pattern segmentation for the support of autoimmune disease diagnosis
Article No.: 28, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093726

The Indirect Immune Fluorescence Test (iIFT) is the most commonly used screening method for the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases. The presence of certain autoimmune diseases is proven by immunologically detecting their corresponding auto-antibodies ...

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Mobile exergames for preventing diseases related to childhood obesity
Article No.: 29, Pages 1–5https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093727

Childhood obesity and physical inactivity are well-known problems which are typically related with videogames. The goal of this study is to develop digital games which motivate children and adolescents to exercise more, instead. The games are realized ...

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Alternative methods for heart-rate sensing
Article No.: 30, Pages 1–2https://doi.org/10.1145/2093698.2093728

Following paper concerns the heart rate monitoring issue. Proposed sensing methods employ standard sensors, designed for bio-electric signal measurement, however, they focus on sensing of different phenomenon. In order to create an integrated ...

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