Multiprocessor Neural Network in Healthcare.

Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
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Abstract

A possible way of creating a multiprocessor artificial neural network is by the use of microcontrollers. The RISC processors' high performance and the large number of I/O ports mean they are greatly suitable for creating such a system. During our research, we wanted to see if it is possible to efficiently create interaction between the artifical neural network and the natural nervous system. To achieve as much analogy to the living nervous system as possible, we created a frequency-modulated analog connection between the units. Our system is connected to the living nervous system through 128 microelectrodes. Two-way communication is provided through A/D transformation, which is even capable of testing psychopharmacons. The microcontroller-based analog artificial neural network can play a great role in medical singal processing, such as ECG, EEG etc.

Authors

  • Zoltán Attila Godó
    University of Debrecen, Faculty of Informatics - Department of Information Technology, Debrecen, Hungary.
  • Gábor Kiss
    University of Óbuda, Institute of Machine Design and Safety Engineering, Budapest.
  • Dénes Kocsis
    University of Debrecen, Engineering Faculty - Department of Environmental Engineering, Debrecen, Hungary.