Date Approved
10-19-2015
Embargo Period
12-21-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
College
Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Advisor
Head, Linda
Subject(s)
Near infrared spectroscopy; Brain--Diagnostic imaging
Disciplines
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
An established, non-invasive and flexible technique, "functional Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy" (fNIRS), has opened new opportunities for the study of brain functionality. This powerful method uses the optical properties of a tissue at multiple near infra-red wavelengths to dynamically determine the levels of both oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2) and deoxygenated hemoglobin (Hbr). Traditional techniques such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Electroencephalography (EEG) and Event Related brain Potentials (ERP) have increased our understanding of brain functionality, however, the basic limitations of these technologies such as high cost of equipment, difficulty of operation and levels of radiation make access limited for researchers exploring brain function in real-time environments. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate the enhancement of the existing single photodiode wireless fNIRS sensor to two photodiode wireless fNIRS sensor for brain imaging using Bluetooth technology. This enhanced design allows arbitrary positioning of sensors that are able to detect HbO2 and Hbr response at multiple positions in the cerebral cortex.
Recommended Citation
Karra, Sivaram, "Multiple detector wireless FNIRS sensor to detect hemodynamic activity" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 510.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/510
