The simultaneous collection of electroencephalogram (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is of interest in research, as the correlation of EEG signals to cerebral blood flow may aid in understanding brain function and aging. Some MRI-compatible EEG caps exist on the market, but these products suffer from several shortcomings; in particular, their high cost, time-consuming setup, and lack of adjustability make these systems impractical for use in most research settings. The primary objective of this project is to design and prototype a universally fit, MRI-compatible EEG cap and software that successfully produces reliable EEG data for up to three hours of continuous use in a 3 tesla Phillips MRI. The cap should be durable, low-cost, and easy to setup.

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Project Name

MRI-Compatible EEG Cap

Project Number

P16071

Start Term

2151 (Fall 2015)

End Term

2155 (Spring 2016)

Faculty Guide

George Slack

Primary Customer

Dr. Iris Asllani

Project Management

Problem Definition

Systems Design

Subsystem Design

Preliminary Detailed Design

Detailed Design

Build & Test Prep

Subsystem Build & Test

Integrated System Build & Test

Integrated System Build & Test with Customer Demo

Customer Handoff & Final Project Documentation