EEG-GMACN: Interpretable EEG Graph Mutual Attention Convolutional Network.

Journal: Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
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Abstract

Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a valuable technique to record brain electrical activity through electrodes placed on the scalp. Analyzing EEG signals contributes to the understanding of neurological conditions and developing brain-computer interface. Graph Signal Processing (GSP) has emerged as a promising method for EEG spatial-temporal analysis, by further considering the topological relationships between electrodes. However, existing GSP studies lack interpretability of electrode importance and the credibility of prediction confidence. This work proposes an EEG Graph Mutual Attention Convolutional Network (EEG-GMACN), by introducing an 'Inverse Graph Weight Module' to output interpretable electrode graph weights, enhancing the clinical credibility and interpretability of EEG classification results. Additionally, we incorporate a mutual attention mechanism module into the model to improve its capability to distinguish critical electrodes and introduce credibility calibration to assess the uncertainty of prediction results. This study enhances the transparency and effectiveness of EEG analysis, paving the way for its widespread use in clinical and neuroscience research.

Authors

  • Haili Ye
  • Stephan Goerttler
    Computer Assisted Clinical Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
  • Fei He
    Biology Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, USA.