A robust parametric estimator for single-trial movement related brain potentials

IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 1996 Apr;43(4):341-7. doi: 10.1109/10.486254.

Abstract

Current estimators for single-trial evoked potentials (EP's) require a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 0 dB or better to obtain high quality estimations, yet many types of EP's suffer from substantially lower SNR's. This paper presents a robust-evoked-potential-estimator (REPE) facilitating high quality estimations of single movement related EP's with a relatively low SNR. The estimator is based on a standard ARX model, enhanced to support estimation under poor SNR conditions. The REPE was tested successfully on a computer simulated data set giving reliable single-trial estimations for the low SNR range of around -20 dB. THe REPE was also applied to experimental data, producing clear single-trial estimations of movement related brain signals recorded in a classic scenario of self-paced finger tapping experiment.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Artifacts
  • Brain / physiology*
  • Electroencephalography / methods
  • Electroencephalography / statistics & numerical data
  • Evoked Potentials / physiology
  • Fingers
  • Humans
  • Models, Neurological
  • Movement
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted