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Spike detection, characterization, and discrimination using feature analysis software written in LabVIEW.
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Computer methods and programs in biomedicine [Comput Methods Programs Biomed] 2004 Dec; Vol. 76 (3), pp. 239-51. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Rapid and accurate discrimination of single units from extracellular recordings is a fundamental process for the analysis and interpretation of electrophysiological recordings. We present an algorithm that performs detection, characterization, discrimination, and analysis of action potentials from extracellular recording sessions. The program was entirely written in LabVIEW (National Instruments), and requires no external hardware devices or a priori information about action potential shapes. Waveform events are detected by scanning the digital record for voltages that exceed a user-adjustable trigger. Detected events are characterized to determine nine different time and voltage levels for each event. Various algebraic combinations of these waveform features are used as axis choices for 2-D Cartesian plots of events. The user selects axis choices that generate distinct clusters. Multiple clusters may be defined as action potentials by manually generating boundaries of arbitrary shape. Events defined as action potentials are validated by visual inspection of overlain waveforms. Stimulus-response relationships may be identified by selecting any recorded channel for comparison to continuous and average cycle histograms of binned unit data. The algorithm includes novel aspects of feature analysis and acquisition, including higher acquisition rates for electrophysiological data compared to other channels. The program confirms that electrophysiological data may be discriminated with high-speed and efficiency using algebraic combinations of waveform features derived from high-speed digital records.
- Subjects :
- Algorithms
Animals
Behavior, Animal physiology
Discrimination, Psychological physiology
Electrodes, Implanted
Macaca mulatta
Microelectrodes
Models, Neurological
Action Potentials physiology
Electrophysiology methods
Extracellular Fluid physiology
Neurons physiology
Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0169-2607
- Volume :
- 76
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Computer methods and programs in biomedicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15501510
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2004.07.001