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Method and apparatus for extraction of low-frequency artifacts from brain waves for alertness detection

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OSTI ID:504946
Methods and apparatus automatically detect alertness in humans by monitoring and analyzing brain wave signals. Steps include: acquiring the brain wave (EEG or MEG) data from the subject, digitizing the data, separating artifact data from raw data, and comparing trends in f-data to alertness indicators, providing notification of inadequate alertness. 4 figs.
Research Organization:
Lockheed Martin Energy Syst Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,626,145/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-619,031
OSTI ID:
504946
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English