High-resolution magnetoencephalography system and method

High-resolution magnetoencephalography system and method

According to certain embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a magnetoencephalography and method employing a portable cart having a SQUID dewar mounted in an inverted manner thereon, and having a headrest assembly mounted on the cart for supporting the head of a patient and forming a...

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Hauptverfasser: OKADA YOSHIO, PAULSON DOUGLAS N, STARR TATIANA N, EWING ANTHONY P
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:According to certain embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a magnetoencephalography and method employing a portable cart having a SQUID dewar mounted in an inverted manner thereon, and having a headrest assembly mounted on the cart for supporting the head of a patient and forming a portion of the dewar. The headrest assembly includes an array of magnetic sensors of the SQUID dewar for responding to electrical activity of the brain of the head.