Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies
4th International Joint Conference, BIOSTEC 2011, Rome, Italy, January 26-29, 2011, Revised Selected Papers
Published on 3. January 2013
XVI, 396 pages
978-3-642-29752-6 (ISBN)
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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference
proceedings of the 4th International Joint Conference on Biomedical
Engineering Systems and Technologies, BIOSTEC 2011, held in Rome, Italy, in January 2011.
The 27 revised full papers presented together with one invited lecture
were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 538 submissions. The papers cover a wide range
of topics and are organized in four general topical sections on biomedical electronics and devices; bioinformatics models, methods and algorithms; bio-inspired systems and signal processing; health informatics.
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Content
- Intro
- Title
- Preface
- Organization
- Table of Contents
- Invited Speaker
- Informatics-Driven Infectious Disease Research
- Introduction
- Bioinformatics Needs of Infectious Disease Researchers
- Bioinformatics-Related Technologies in Infectious Disease Research
- Biology-Centric Technologies
- Computational Technologies
- Breaking Down Barriers and Integrating Full Spectrum of Analysis and Data
- References
- PART I Biomedical Electronics and Devices
- A Simple and Low Cost Device for Automatically Supervising Urine Output of Critical Patients
- Introduction
- Related Work
- The Device
- General Operating Principles
- Our Prototype
- Device Calibration
- Therapeutic Goals Supervision
- Discussion
- Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- Photoplethysmogram Processing Using an Adaptive Single Frequency Phase Vocoder Algorithm
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Algorithm Development
- Algorithm Description
- Algorithm Validation
- Results
- Discussion
- Overall Accuracy
- Robustness to Artifacts
- Computational Costs
- Conclusions
- References
- A Configurable Integrated Circuit for Biomedical Signal Acquisition
- Introduction
- System Overview
- Analog Front-End
- Instrumentation Amplifier with CMRR-Calibration
- Postamplifier and External Highpass Filter
- Low-Pass Filter and Symmetry Stage
- ADC
- Digital System Control and Interface
- DC-Suppression Feedback Circuit
- Serial Configuration Port
- High Speed Serial Dataport
- Results
- Analog Channel and CMRR Calibration
- ADC and Digital IO
- Experimental USB-Stick Application
- Summary and Conclusions
- References
- Movement Disorder Assessment and Attenuation Techniques for Removal of Tremor
- Introduction
- Movement Disorder Assessment
- Movement Disorder Attenuation
- Types of Disorders Evaluated
- Importance of Kalman Filter
- Mathematical Methods
- Kalman Filter and Smoother
- Application of the WFLC Algorithm
- Wavelet Spectral Analysis
- Experimental Methods and Results
- Data Collection
- Kalman Smoothing and WFLC
- Wavelet Spectral Analysis
- Determining Tremor Phase Shifts for Different Degrees-of-Freedom
- Summary and Conclusions
- References
- A New Approach for Diagnostic Investigation of Total Hip Replacement Loosening
- Introduction
- Methods
- Principle of the Loosening Sensor
- In Vitro Measurements Using a Total Hip Stem
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- Wearable Monitoring Unit for Swimming Performance Analysis
- Introduction
- BIOSWIM Project
- Archictecture Overview
- WIMU
- Design Overview
- WIMU Architecture
- Experimental Results
- Conclusions
- References
- PART II Bioinformatics Models, Methods and Algorithms
- 3D Protein Surface Segmentation through Mathematical Morphology
- Introduction
- Looking for Pockets and Tunnels
- Pockets Refinement
- Looking for Protuberances
- Experiments and Comparisons
- Conclusions
- References
- Simple Tool for Semi-automated Evaluation of Yeast Colony Images
- Introduction
- Characteristics of Typical Images
- System Description
- Image Preprocessing
- Colony Counting
- Counting Tool
- Experiments and Results
- Algorithm Settings
- Typical Detection Errors
- Counting Performance
- Conclusions
- References
- Reconstructing Gapless Ancestral Metabolic Networks
- Introduction
- Methods
- Gapless Minimum Mutation Problem
- Local Adjustment Algorithm
- Experiments
- Random Phylogenies
- Fungal Phylogenies
- Conclusions
- References
- Discretized Kinetic Models for Abductive Reasoning in Systems Biology
- Introduction
- Discretization of Time Series from Experiments
- Modeling of the Pathways of E.Coli
- Ranking Hypotheses
- Discussion
- Enhancing the Knowledge Base
- A Finer Discretization
- Conclusions
- References
- Quasi-Steady State Approximations and Multistability in the Double Phosphorylation-Dephosphorylation Cycle
- Introduction: Michaelis-Menten Kinetics and Quasi Steady-State Approximation
- The Covalent Modification Cycle
- The Equations
- Numerical Simulations and Figures
- Conclusions
- References
- Improving Latent Semantic Analysis of Biomedical Literature Integrating UMLS Metathesaurus and Biomedical Pathways Databases
- Introduction
- Background
- Trusted Information Sources
- Integration of Trusted Information in the LSI Algorithm
- Methodology
- The Document Abstract Analysis Phase
- The Semantic Analysis and Trusted Info Integration Phase
- The Results Presentation Phase
- Experimental Results
- Conclusions
- References
- PART III Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing
- Towards a Patient-Specific Model of Lung Volume Using Absolute Electrical Impedance Tomography (aEIT)
- Introduction
- Study Protocol
- Subjects
- Equipments and Tools
- Spirometry and EIT Measurements
- Data-Driven Modelling Using ANFIS
- Results and Discussions
- AEIT Models Training and Testing Results
- EITSPIRO Models Training and Testing Results
- 'Generic' Modelling of EITSPIRO
- General EITSPIRO Model Training and Testing Results
- Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- Auditory Processing Inspired Robust Feature Enhancement for Speech Recognition
- Introduction
- Feature Description
- Gammatone Filter Bank
- Modulation Spectrum
- Methodology
- Experiments and Results
- Convolutive Noise
- Additive Noise
- CHiME Challenge
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- A Robust and Efficient Spatio-Temporal Feature Selection for Interpretation of EEG Single Trials
- Introduction
- Materials and Methods
- Experiment Setup
- EEG Data Acquisition
- EEG Analysis
- Brain State Modeling
- Model Estimation
- Regularized Logistic Regression
- Feature Selection
- Results
- Spatio-Temporal Analysis
- Comparison with Existing Methods
- The Impact of Regularization
- Conclusions
- References
- Time Series Clustering Algorithm for Two-Modes Cyclic Biosignals
- Introduction
- Methods
- Acquisition System and Sensors
- Data Acquisition and Data Format
- Signal Processing
- Automatic Meanwave
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- Future Work
- References
- Non-contact Pulse Wave Velocity Assessment Using Optical Methods
- Introduction
- Technologies
- Test Setup
- Signal Processing
- Results
- Integral Linearity
- PTT Error
- Noise Tolerance
- Algorithm Robustness
- Conclusions
- References
- Fractal-Based Brain State Recognition from EEG in Human Computer Interaction
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Neurofeedback Systems
- Emotion Recognition Algorithms
- Spatio-Temporal Approach
- 3D Mapping of EEG
- Fractal-Based Approach
- Implementation
- Pre-processing
- Features Extraction
- Classification Algorithms
- Applications
- 3D Mapping of EEG
- EEG-Based Serious Games
- Emotion-Based Digital Experience
- Conclusions
- References
- Understanding Cerebral Activations during the Observation of Marketing Stimuli: A Neuroelectrical Perspective
- Introduction
- Temporal Patterns of Cortical Activity
- Frequency Patterns of Cortical Activity and Connectivity
- Steady-State Visually Evoked Potentials
- Conclusions
- References
- PART IV Health Informatics
- Semantic-Based Conformance Checking of Computer Interpretable Medical Guidelines
- Introduction
- Chronic Cough Guideline Recommendations
- DECLARE Model
- Semantic Model Checking
- Scenario-Based Analysis
- Related Work
- Conclusions
- References
- REST-Style Architecture and the Development of Mobile Health Care Solutions
- Introduction
- APIs for Mobile Applications
- VHR Mobile Application
- Security Concerns
- Client Platforms
- Backend Infrastructure
- VHR REST API
- API Design and Development
- API Operations
- REST API Extension
- Testing and Integration
- Conclusions
- References
- Biomedical Literature Retrieval Based on Patient Information
- Introduction
- Background
- Patient-Based Literature Retrieval and Integration
- Characteristics Extraction
- Query Generation
- Integration and Presentation
- Use Cases: Diabetes and Arterial Hypertension
- Results
- Conclusions and Future Lines
- References
- Evaluating Information Security Effectiveness with Health Professionals
- Introduction
- Narrow and Holistic Definition
- Effectiveness of Information Security?
- Outline of Paper
- Related Work
- The MaPSaF Instrument
- Development of Information Security Employee's Evaluation (ISEE)
- Literature Review
- Expert Review
- Use of the ISEE
- One Workshop Highlighted
- Contributions, Limitations and Future Research
- References
- Using Social Network Analysis to Study the Knowledge Sharing Patterns of Health Professionals Using Web 2.0 Tools
- Introduction
- Experiential Healthcare Knowledge Sharing Framework
- Background
- Social Network Analysis
- Network Visualization
- VECoN System
- Visualization
- Methods
- Data
- Results
- SNA
- Visualization
- Discussion
- Isolates
- Centrality
- Blockmodeling
- Visualization
- Conclusions
- References
- A Semantic-Based Platform for Medical Image Storage and Sharing Using the Grid
- Introduction
- Storage and Sharing System Overview
- Local Data Storage and Sharing
- Global Data Sharing on GRID Using LFC and AMGA
- High Level Features
- Semantic Layer
- Image Processing Layer
- Query Composition
- Client Interface
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Securing the Access to Electronic Health Records on Mobile Phones
- Introduction
- Problem Scenario
- Wallet Architecture
- General Idea
- System Model
- Generic Wallet-Based e-Health Architecture
- Mobile TruWallet
- Wallet Prototype on Nokia N900
- Mobile TruWallet Architecture
- ObC Architecture
- Implementation
- Related Work
- Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- Similarity Grouping of Human Sleep Recordings Using EEG and ECG
- Introduction
- Scope of the Paper
- Related Work
- Methodology
- Data
- Clustering
- Statistical Significance
- Results
- Salient Properties of Sleep Type Clusters
- EEG Characteristics of Sleep Type Clusters
- ECG and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
- Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- Author Index
