24 hour ambulatory research system supporting multiple physiologic sensors.
The design and development of a 24-hour ambulatory physiological data collection system is reported. The system was designed specifically to support the needs of investigators studying mind-body interventions but could be used for a variety of research needs. The system is novel in that it supports a wide variety of physiologic sensors with a relatively high sample rate, full data storage, and standalone run-time of greater than 24 hours. Experience with data acquisition and methods for post-acquisition data analysis are also discussed.
Ellingson
Roger M
RM
Ellingson Syst. Design & Dev., Portland, OR 97255, USA. rogere@rmegen.net
Oken
Barry S
BS
Zajdel
Daniel P
DP
Flegal
Kristin E
KE
Kishiyama
Shirley
S
Thong
Tran
T
D000465:Algorithms; D003201:Computers; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D018670:Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012881:Skin Temperature; D012984:Software; D013997:Time Factors