What is a seizure?
A seizure is a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain.
What is an EEG (electroencephalogram)?
An EEG detects electrical activity in the brain. The product uses flat metal plates that attach to your scalp.
What is the difference between an EEG and an ECG?
An EEG is used for electrical activity in the brain, whereas an ECG, or electrocardiogram, detects electrical activity in the heart. The main difference is what they can diagnose. An EEG can be used to detect seizures and any tumors that might appear in the brain. An ECG can be used to determine rate of heartbeats, where heart chambers are, and any type of damage to the heart. Both tests use electrodes to determine electrical impulses.
Why is an EEG useful?
EEGs can be useful in detecting seizures before they occur. They can't stop them, but if there is a way to inform people before they are about to have a seizure, that is a way to save someone's life. For example, if a person is driving and is about to have a seizure, the glasses could inform the person and they can pull over.
Why did the group choose to build the EEG into glasses?
The group wanted to build an EEG into glasses because it is the perfect spot for the sensor. If the sensor is right above the ear, it is close enough to the brain to pick up the needed activity.
Is there specific neuroline cup placement? If so, why?
This is similar to the previous question. There needs to be a proper placement because without it, the neuroline cups wouldn't be able to accurately detect electrical activity in the brain.
If given more time, what else would the group like to do?
If given more time the group would like to work on several things. The first thing is to make the EEG much more compact. Over the course of ten weeks, they found out that they wouldn't be able to properly put the EEG onto eye wear. The group also wanted to work on the EEG being more accurate result-wise. Finally, the group would have liked to make an app that is able to inform someone when they are about to have a seizure.
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