Abstract
In otoneurology the analisys of Subjective Vertical perception is a useful tool to investigate macular function and central otolithic pathways. The Subjective Vertical is perceived using visual, vestibular and proprioceptive subsystems. In this work we propose a new device that can assess just the tactile / somatosensory subsystem contribution compared to other commercial devices that investigate the other subsystems. The developed instrumentation is made by a bar equipped with two orthogonally oriented Micro Electro Mechanical System accelerometers that transmit data to a remote visualization apparatus. During the examination, the patient handles the bar and must align it along the direction perceived as "vertical".
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings |
Pages | 6076-6079 |
Number of pages | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'06 - New York, NY, United States Duration: Aug 30 2006 → Sep 3 2006 |
Other
Other | 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS'06 |
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Country | United States |
City | New York, NY |
Period | 8/30/06 → 9/3/06 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering