Abstract
In otoneurology the analysis 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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| Pages (from-to) | 6076-6079 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Conference |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Signal Processing
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics