• DocumentCode
    534784
  • Title

    In-vivo coordinate measurement based on electric field location system

  • Author

    Chen, Zhongzhong ; Su, Zhijian ; Zheng, Wei ; Xia, Zhenhong

  • Author_Institution
    Sch. of Mech. Eng., Zhengzhou Univ., Zhengzhou, China
  • Volume
    3
  • fYear
    2010
  • fDate
    16-18 Oct. 2010
  • Firstpage
    932
  • Lastpage
    935
  • Abstract
    Based on external electric field, the potential distribution of homogeneous medium is analyzed for measuring in-vivo coordination. According to various electrical impedance models, corresponding regularity of electric potential gradient within constant electric field is researched. The algorithm procedure for spatial location measurement is developed accurately by using Fast Fourier Transform. Through experimental results, it can be concluded that the maximum deviation and dimensional relative error are all in allowable level. This method can provide proper registration accuracy for in-vivo coordinates measurement. Furthermore, it can provide technical support for endocardial three-dimensional mapping.
  • Keywords
    bioelectric potentials; biomedical measurement; electric impedance imaging; fast Fourier transforms; medical image processing; dimensional relative error; electric field location system; electric potential gradient; electrical impedance; endocardial three-dimensional mapping; fast Fourier transform; in vivo coordinate measurement; maximum deviation; registration accuracy; spatial location measurement; Catheters; Coordinate measuring machines; Electric fields; Electric variables measurement; Position measurement; Probes; Three dimensional displays; component; coordinates measurement; electric field; error correction;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI), 2010 3rd International Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Yantai
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-6495-1
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/BMEI.2010.5640036
  • Filename
    5640036