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Papers by Mario E Giardini

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) can be employed to monitor noninvasively and continuously local... more Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) can be employed to monitor noninvasively and continuously local changes in hemodynamics and oxygenation of human tissues. In particular, the technique can be particularly useful for muscular functional monitoring during unattended physical activity. A portable NIRS research-grade acquisition system, dedicated to low-noise measurements during muscular exercise, is presented. A spreadspectrum multiplexing scheme significantly enhances system performance. The resulting instrument is compact, lightweight and efficient. Preliminary tests on oxygen consumption during exercise and

Steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEPs) are of potential interest for brain-machine interf... more Steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEPs) are of potential interest for brain-machine interfacing to assistive technologies. Equipment for the measurement of SSVEPs is bulky and/or expensive. In the present work, we show preliminary data, currently on a single subject, on SSVEP measurements using a low-cost electroencephalograph and a virtual reality headset, both commercially available for gaming and consumer applications.

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) can be employed to monitor noninvasively and continuously local... more Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) can be employed to monitor noninvasively and continuously local changes in hemodynamics and oxygenation of human tissues. In particular, the technique can be particularly useful for muscular functional monitoring during unattended physical activity. A portable NIRS research-grade acquisition system, dedicated to low-noise measurements during muscular exercise, is presented. A spreadspectrum multiplexing scheme significantly enhances system performance. The resulting instrument is compact, lightweight and efficient. Preliminary tests on oxygen consumption during exercise and

Steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEPs) are of potential interest for brain-machine interf... more Steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEPs) are of potential interest for brain-machine interfacing to assistive technologies. Equipment for the measurement of SSVEPs is bulky and/or expensive. In the present work, we show preliminary data, currently on a single subject, on SSVEP measurements using a low-cost electroencephalograph and a virtual reality headset, both commercially available for gaming and consumer applications.