Low power compression of EEG signals using JPEG2000

Garry Higgins, Brian Mc Ginley, Martin Glavin, Edward Jones

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Abstract

This paper outlines a scheme for compressing EEG signals based on the JPEG2000 image compression algorithm. Such a scheme could be used to compress signals in an ambulatory system, where low-power operation is important to conserve battery life; therefore, a high compression ratio is desirable to reduce the amount of data that needs to be transmitted. The JPEG2000 specification makes use of the wavelet transform, which can be efficiently implemented in embedded systems. The standard was broken down to its core components and adapted for use on EEG signals with additional compression steps added. Variations on the components were tested to maximize compression ratio (CR) while maintaining a low percentage root-mean-squared difference (PRD) and minimize power requirements. Initial tests indicate that the algorithm performs well in relation to other EEG compression methods proposed in the literature.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, Pervasive Health 2010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event2010 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, Pervasive Health 2010 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 22 Mar 201025 Mar 2010

Publication series

Name2010 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, Pervasive Health 2010

Conference

Conference2010 4th International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare, Pervasive Health 2010
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period22/03/1025/03/10

Keywords

  • EEG compression
  • JPEG2000
  • Wavelets

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