Development of a novel fMRI compatible stimulator system for tactile study

Yiheng Huang, Luyao Wang, Chunlin Li, Ritsu Go, Peng Peng, Tao Jiang, Qiang Huang, Jinglong Wu, Tianyi Yan*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this paper, we constructed a novel stimulator system that can present quantitatively controllable air puffs for the research of the human somatosensory system with functional magnetic imaging (fMRI). The developed stimulator system consists of an adjustable stimulus regulating apparatus, and a control box, which is synchronized with fMRI. The system allows regulation of 1mm aperture position in both horizontal and vertical plane by using a special customized adjuster. In addition, the stimulus regulating apparatus can suit different experimental requirements and easily be fixed to and untied from the digits. This new adjustable pneumatic air-jet stimulator system is portable, easy-to-assemble, and economical. A validation fMRI experiment indicated that stimulate different phalanx were induced in activation of different somatosensory areas. The developed device is expected to be utilized for fMRI studies of the tactile system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 10th International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering and Informatics, CISP-BMEI 2017
EditorsQingli Li, Lipo Wang, Mei Zhou, Li Sun, Song Qiu, Hongying Liu
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538619377
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2017
Event10th International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering and Informatics, CISP-BMEI 2017 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 14 Oct 201716 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2017 10th International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering and Informatics, CISP-BMEI 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference10th International Congress on Image and Signal Processing, BioMedical Engineering and Informatics, CISP-BMEI 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period14/10/1716/10/17

Keywords

  • MRI compatible devices
  • fMRI
  • finger somatosensory
  • pneumatic

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