Device for use in sleep stage determination using frontal electrodes

Embodiments relate to devices for use in sleep stage determination using frontal electrodes. One particular embodiment relates to a device for detecting electrical potentials corresponding to biological signals. The device comprises a flexible member for positioning over a forehead area of a human h...

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Main Authors KURTZ RONALD L, WU JIANPING
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.11.2006
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Embodiments relate to devices for use in sleep stage determination using frontal electrodes. One particular embodiment relates to a device for detecting electrical potentials corresponding to biological signals. The device comprises a flexible member for positioning over a forehead area of a human head and first, second and third electrodes located on the flexible member. The first electrode is located in a projecting portion of the flexible member to be positioned adjacent a nasion area of the head. The second electrode is to be positioned over a first lateral forehead area. The third electrode is to be positioned over a second lateral forehead area opposite the first lateral forehead area.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060435938