Hardware and software for hand-held electrical impedance myography measurement prototype system
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Author(s)
Cooper, Roshni C
Advisor(s)
Joel L. Dawson.
Date Issued
2008
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
This thesis discusses the need for a more quantitative, objective, and non-invasive method of neuromuscular disease assessment. Currently, the best solution to this problem requires large, bulky pieces of equipment and the time-consuming placement of numerous individual electrodes. In this thesis, a new hardware device and its corresponding software interface are described. The device includes a reconfigurable hand-held probe with an electrode head which both makes contact with the skin and eliminates the need for individual electrodes. The new software interface provides a simple way for users to control the device through the USB interface of a laptop. In addition, various strategies were explored for leveraging the linearity of the muscle tissue in order to shorten the measurement time.
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Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2008.
This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-77).
Subjects
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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