Editors: Juan M. Górriz, Elmar W. Lang , Javier Ramírez

Recent Advances in Biomedical Signal Processing

eBook: US $89 Special Offer (PDF + Printed Copy): US $169
Printed Copy: US $125
Library License: US $356
ISBN: 978-1-60805-570-8 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-60805-218-9 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2011
DOI: 10.2174/97816080521891110101

Introduction

Biomedical signal processing is a rapidly expanding field with a wide range of applications, from the construction of artificial limbs and aids for disabilities to the development of sophisticated medical imaging systems. Acquisition and processing of biomedical signals has become more important to the physician. The main reasons for this development are the growing complexity of the biomedical examinations, the increasing necessity of comprehensive documentation and the need for automation in order to reduce costs. Analysis of signals accomplished by humans has many limitations, therefore, computer analysis of these signals could provide objective strength to diagnoses; however, the development of an algorithm for biomedical signal analysis is a significant challenge. This ebook will cover biomedical signal processing as used in both therapeutic and diagnostic instrumentation. A number of current research projects are also outlined with emphasis on intelligent medical image diagnosis. This book should be a valuable reference for researchers, professionals and technical experts working in the fields of Biomedical Signal processing (BSP) including applications, filtering and registration techniques, reconstruction and normalization algorithms, technical experts requiring an understanding of processing and analyzing biomedical signals, as well as postgraduate students working on image processing and novel signal processing paradigms applied to BSP.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Juan M. Górriz
University of Granada
Spain


Elmar W. Lang
University of Regensburg
Germany


Javier Ramírez
University of Granada
Spain




Contributor(s):
M. Arzoz
University Hospital “Germans Trias i Pujol”
Badalona, 08916
Spain


Florian Blöchl
CMB Group, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Helmholtz Center Munich
Germany


P. Bonizzi
I3S Lab - UNS/CNRS, Les Algorithmes
Sophia Antipolis CEDEX, Bat. Euclide B 2000
Route des Lucioles B.P. 121 06903
Badalona
France


Matthias Böhm
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


Alexander Brawanski
Neurosurgery
University Medical Centre
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


R. Chaves
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
BadGranadaalona, E-18071
Spain


Darya Chyzhyk
Computational Intelligence Group
University of Basque Country
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1, San
Sebastian, 20018
Spain


Francesco Ciompi

Universitat de Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 585
Barcelona, 08007
Spain


J. Comet

University Hospital “Dr. Josep Trueta”
Girona, 17007
Spain


Marteen De Vos
Campus Kortrijk Group Science, Engineering and Technology
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Kortrijk, 8500
Belgium


Lieven De Lathauwer
Campus Kortrijk, Group Science, Engineering and Technology
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Kortrijk, 8500
Belgium


Deniz Erdogmus
Cognitive Systems Lab, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Northeastern University
Boston
MA
USA


Rupert Faltermeier
Neurosurgery
University Medical Centre
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


Elsa Fernández
Computational Intelligence Group
University of Basque Country
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
San Sebastian, 20018
Spain


Esther Fernández
Osatek, Hospital Donostia
Paseo Dr.Beguiristain 109
San Sebastian, 20018
Spain


Volker Fischer

Institute for Experimental Psychology
University of Regensburg
Germany


Glenn Fung
IKM CKS, Siemens Healthcare
Malvern
PA, 08916
USA


Carlos Garcia Puntonet
Depto. Arquitectura y Tecnología de Computadores
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Maite García-Sebastián
Computational Intelligence Group
University of Basque Country
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
San Sebastian, 20018
Spain


Carlo Gatta
Computer Vision Center
Edifici O, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra
Barcelona, 08916
Spain


Pedro Gómez Vilda
Computational Intelligence Group
University of Basque Country
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
San Sebastian, 20018
Spain


Maite García-Sebastián
Depto. de Arquitectura y Tecnología de Sistemas Informáticos
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Madrid, E-18500
Spain


J. M. Górriz-Sáez
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Manuel Graña
Computational Intelligence Group
University of Basque Country
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
San Sebastian, 20018
Spain


A. Gubern-Mérida
Computer Vision and Robotics Group
Universitat de Girona
Girona, 17071
Spain


Daniela Herold
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


Kenneth Hild II
Augmented Cognition Lab, Division of Biomedical Engineering
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland
OR
USA


R. Hornero
Biomedical Engineering Group, E.T.S. Ingenieros de Telecomunicación
University of Valladolid
Spain


Yonghong Huang
Augmented Cognition Lab, Division of Biomedical Engineering
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland
OR
USA


I. A. Illán
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Jürgen Kastner
Institut für Anatomie
Universität Regensburg
San Sebastian
Germany


Ingo R. Keck
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


Andreas Kodewitz
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


Elmar W. Lang
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


Adolfo López de Munain
Hospital Donostia – Unidad Experimental
Edificio Materno Infantil (-3 azul)
Pº Dr Begiristain s/n
San Sebastian, 20014
Spain


Dominik Lutter
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


J. Martí
Computer Vision and Robotics Group
Universitat de Girona
Girona, 17071
Spain


R. García-Sebastián
Computer Vision and Robotics Group
Universitat de Girona
Girona, 17071
Spain


J. Massich
Computer Vision and Robotics Group
Universitat de Girona
Girona, 17071
Spain


Santosh Mathan
Human Centered Systems Lab
Honeywell Research Laboratories
Seattle
WA
USA


Josepa Mauri Ferré
Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
Carretera de Canyet s/n,
Badalona, 08916
Spain


O. Meste
I3S Lab - UNS/CNRS
Les Algorithmes, Bat. Euclide B 2000
Route des Lucioles B.P. 121
Sophia Antipolis CEDEX, 06903
France


Fermín Moreno
Hospital Donostia – Unidad Experimental
Edificio Materno Infantil (-3 azul), Pº Dr Begiristain s/n
San Sebastian, 20014
Spain


A. Oliver
Computer Vision and Robotics Group
Universitat de Girona
Girona, 17071
Spain


Alberto Olivares
Dpt. Computer Architecture and Technology
University of Granada, ETSIIT-UGR
San Sebastian, 18071
Spain


Gonzalo Olivares
Dpt. Computer Architecture and Technology
University of Granada, ETSIIT-UGR
San Sebastian, 18071
Spain


Alberto Olivares
Dpt. Computer Architecture and Technology
University of Granada, ETSIIT-UGR
Spain


Gonzalo Olivares
Dpt. Computer Architecture and Technology
University of Granada, ETSIIT-UGR
Spain


P. Padilla
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Misha Pavel
Augmented Cognition Lab, Division of Biomedical Engineering
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland
OR, E-18071
USA


E. Pérez
University Hospital “Dr. Josep Trueta”
Girona, 17007
Spain


R. Phlypo
I3S Lab - UNS/CNRS, Les Algorithmes
Bat. Euclide B 2000, Route des Lucioles B.P. 121
Sophia Antipolis CEDEX, 06903
France


J. Poza
Biomedical Engineering Group, E.T.S. Ingenieros de Telecomunicación
University of Valladolid
Spain


Oriol Pujol
Universitat de Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 585
Barcelona, 08007
Spain


Petia Radeva
Universitat de Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 585
Barcelona, 08007
Spain


J. Ramírez
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Anne Rascle
Institut für Anatomie, Universität Regensburg
Germany


Oriol Rodríguez-Leor
Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
Carretera de Canyet s/n,
Badalona, 08916
Spain


D. Salas-González
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Alexandre Savio
Computational Intelligence Group
University of Basque Country
Paseo Manuel de Lardizabal 1
San Sebastián, 20018
Spain


Reinhard Schachtner
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany


F. Segovia
Dpto Teoría de la Señal, Telemática y Comunicaciones
Universidad de Granada
Granada, E-18071
Spain


Andone Sistiaga
Departamento de Neurociencias
University of Basque Country
Campus Leioa de la UPV/EHU
Spain


Ana Rita Teixeira
Instituto de Engenharia Electrónica e Telemática
Universidade de Aveiro
Aveiro, P-3810-193
Portugal


Andone Sistiaga
Departamento de Neurociencias
University of Basque Country
Campus Leioa de la UPV/EHU
Spain


Fabian J. Theis
CMB Group, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
Helmholtz Center Munich
Germany


Ana Maria Tomé
Instituto de Engenharia Electrónica e Telemática
Universidade de Aveiro
Aveiro, P-3810-193
Portugal


Sabine Van Huffel
Campus Kortrijk Group Science, Engineering and Technology
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Kortrijk, 8500
Belgium


J.C. Vilanova
Girona Magnetic Resonance Center
Girona, 17002
Spain


Jorge Villanúa
Osatek, Hospital Donostia
Paseo Dr.Beguiristain 109
San Sebastián, 20014
Spain


Ralph Witzgall
Institut für Anatomie, Universität Regensburg
Germany


V. Zarzoso
I3S Lab - UNS/CNRS, Les Algorithmes
Bat. Euclide B 2000, Route des Lucioles B.P. 121
Sophia Antipolis CEDEX, 06903
France


Angela Zeiler
Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning (CIML) Group
Institute of Biophysics, University of Regensburg
Regensburg, D-93040
Germany




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