BIOSTEC BIODEVICES 2012: Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
Pedro Vieira, Ana L. N. Fred, Joaquim Filipe, Hugo Gamboa (Eds.): BIODEVICES 2011 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, Rome, Italy, 26-29 January, 2011. SciTePress 2011 ISBN 978-989-8425-37-9 [ contents ]
Invited Speakers
Keynote Speakers
José C. Príncipe: Advances in Brain Machine Interfaces. 5
Richard Bayford: The Development of Bio Imaging. 7
Jan Cabri: Kinesiological Electromyography - Applications and Challenges. 9
Mamede de Carvalho: Clinical Neurophysiology - Engineering and Medicine. 11
Franco Docchio: Biomedical 2D and 3D Imaging - State of Art and Future Perspectives in Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Prosthesics and Forensic Medicine. 13
Miguel Castelo-Branco: Novel Trends in Multimodal Imaging and Translational Research in Systems Neuroscience. 15
Full Papers
J. Milenkovic, A. H. Alexopoulos, C. Kiparissides: Flow and Particle Deposition in the Turbuhaler DPI - A CFD Simulation. 5-13
Vojkan Mihajlovic, Gary Garcia Molina, Jan Peuscher: To What Extent can Dry and Water-based EEG Electrodes Replace Conductive Gel Ones? - A Steady State Visual Evoked Potential Brain-computer Interface Case Study. 14-26
Jungsuk Kim, Kenneth D. Pedrotti, William B. Dunbar: A Fully Integrated CMOS Sensor for Pico-current Measurement on Solid-state Nanopore Devices. 27-31
Marcelo Rodrigues, Cátia Correia, Célia M. Silveira, José J. G. Moura, Estibaliz Ochoteco, Elena Jubete, M. Gabriela Almeida: Nitrite Biosensing with Disposable Electrode Strips - A Preliminary Study. 32-36
Horace Josh, Benedict Yong, Lindsay Kleeman: Mobile, Real-time Simulator for a Cortical Visual Prosthesis. 37-46
Howard Clyde Wikle III, Suiqiong Li, Aleksandr Simonian, Bryan A. Chin: Autonomous Sentinels for the Detection of Invasive Pathogens. 47-52
M. Yochum, T. Bakir, R. Lepers, S. Binczak: Quantification of Muscle Fatigue with Wavelet Analysis based on EMG during Myoelectrical Stimulation. 53-58
S. Hassan Hosseinnia, F. Romero, Blas M. Vinagre, F. J. Alonso, Inés Tejado: Controller Design for a Stance-control Knee-ankle-foot Orthosis based on Optimization Techniques. 59-64
Hussain A. Alzaher, Noman Tasadduq, Yaqub Mahnashi: An Integrated Active-RC Powerline Notch Filter for Biopotential Acquisition Devices. 65-70
Marco Soares dos Santos, Jorge A. F. Ferreira, A. Ramos, Ricardo Pascoal, Raul Morais dos Santos, Nuno M. Silva, José A. O. Simões, Manuel J. C. S. Reis, Camila Nicola Boeri, António Festas, Paulo M. Santos: Multi-source Energy Harvesting Power Generators for Instrumented Implants - Towards the Development of a Smart Hip Prosthesis. 71-81
Danilo Pani, Gianluca Barabino, Alessia Dessì, Alessandro Mathieu, Luigi Raffo: A Portable Real-time Monitoring System for Kinesitherapic Hand Rehabilitation Exercises. 82-89
Short Papers
Stéphane Roeslin, Nadège Marthouret, Louis Benazet, Christophe Roncato, Gabriel Camelot, Anca Loppinet, Xavier Racadot, Sylvie Grandperret, Hayet Bourezane, Christian Pieralli, Lionel Pazart, Bruno Wacogne: Diabetes Complications - Development of a New Tool for Obliterating Arteriopathy of the Lower Limbs Detection. 93-98
Carlos Abreu, Manuel Ricardo, Paulo Mendes: Framework for QoS Performance Assessment on Biomedical Wireless Sensor Networks. 99-103
Constantin Apetrei, Jose Antonio de Saja, Maria Luz Rodriguez-Mendez: Nanostructured vs. Carbonaceous Biosensors - Comparative Studies for Detection of Phenolic Compounds. 104-109
Yong Gyu Lim: Thermal Noise Model of Capacitive Active Electrode for Indirect-contact ECG . 110-113
R. P. Rocha, João Paulo Carmo, José Higino Correia: Microlenses for Stereoscopic Image Formation. 114-118
Robin De Keyser, Clara M. Ionescu: An Alternative Method for Measuring Human Respiratory Impedance. 119-126
Saroja Mantha, Virginia Davis, Bryan A. Chin, Aleksandr Simonian: Biofunctional Interfaces for Biosensing Applications. 127-131
Yao-Gen Shu, Zhong-Can Ou-Yang: FoF1-ATPase Stator Regulation Studied with a Resonance Model. 132-137
David Cronin, Tadhg Lambe, Pádraig Cantillon-Murphy: A Magnetic Coupling to Improve Placement of Gastroenteral Feeding Tubes. 138-142
Tsuneo Urisu, Hidetaka Uno, Zhi-Hong Wang, Senthil Kumar Obuliraj, Noriko Takada, Masaki Aoyama, Mitsukazu Suzui, Toshifumi Asano, Toru Ishizuka, Hiromu Yawo: Incubation Type Planar Patch Clamp Biosensor - Basic Performances. 143-148
Lait Abu Saleh, Wjatscheslaw Galjan, Jakob M. Tomasik, Dietmar Schroeder, Wolfgang H. Krautschneider: A 130nm ASIC for EMG Signal Acquisition to Control a Hand Prosthetic. 149-153
Edite Figueiras, Rita Campos, Ricardo Oliveira, Luis F. Requicha Ferreira, Anne Humeau-Heurtier: A New Laser Doppler Flowmeter Prototype for Microcirculation Skin Depth Monitoring - In Vitro Validation and in Vivo Preliminar Results. 154-159
Philip McDermott, Steve Pettifer, Paul Abeles: ASARM - A System for CFS/ME Monitoring and Treatment. 160-166
Juan José Fuertes, Valery Naranjo, Pablo González, Ángela Bernabeu, Mariano Alcañiz Raya, Javier Sanchez: Multivoxel MR Spectroscopy Tool for Brain Cancer Detection in Neuronavigation - Performance. 167-172
Fulvio Casali, Cinzia Mambretti, Silvia Bellini, Mirella Bernabò: X-Report Breast: IT Tools to Early Detect Breast Cancer through Optical Imaging - Dynamic Optical Breast Imaging, Dobi. 173-178
Mario A. Meza Cuevas, Lait Abu Saleh, Dietmar Schroeder, Wolfgang H. Krautschneider: Toward the Optimal Architecture of an ASIC for Neurostimulation. 179-184
K. Yamasaki, H. Nakazawa, N. Misawa, M. Ishida, K. Sawada: Proposal for a Filterless Fluorescence Sensor for SNP Genotyping. 185-189
Zuzanna Oruba, Maria Chomyszyn-Gajewska, Wojciech Macyk: Application of the Photodynamic Therapy in Medicine and Dentistry - Literature Review on Photodynamic and Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy. 190-195
Renato Lourenço, Paulo Leite, André Lourenço, Hugo Silva, Ana L. N. Fred, David Pereira Coutinho: Experimental Apparatus for Finger ECG Biometrics. 196-200
Ana Fé, Joana Sousa, Hugo Gamboa: Development of a Pulse Oximeter and Blood Pressure Measurement Device. 201-206
Caterina Carboni, Daniela Loi, Massimo Barbaro: A Front-end Stage for Neural Signal Recording based on a Sigma-delta Modulator. 207-212
Antonio J. Salazar, Ana S. Silva, Claudia Silva, Carla M. Borges, Miguel V. Correia, Rubim S. Santos, João P. Vilas-Boas: W2M2: Wireless Wearable Modular Monitor - A Multifunctional Monitoring System for Rehabilitation. 213-218
M. Hernandez Silveira, S.-S. Ang, Tinaz Mehta, B. Wang, Alison Burdett: Implementation and Evaluation of a Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure Algorithm in a Sensium™-based Body-worn Device. 219-223
Daniela Wolter Ferreira, Luiz Lebensztajn: Optimization of Efficiency, Regulation and Specific Absorption Rate of a Transcutaneous Energy Transmitter with Resonant Capacitor. 224-229
Hellen Orlando Veloso, Karla de Castro Cardoso, Fabiana S. B. Perez, Luciana R. Tenório Peixoto, Cristiano Jacques Miosso, Adson Ferreira da Rocha: Electrical Stimulation of the Transcutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve for Treating Urinary Incontinence Due to Neurogenic Hyperactive Bladder in Multiple Sclerosis. 230-233
Pablo Aqueveque, Nick Donaldson, Anne Vanhoestenberghe, Antoine Nonclercq: Design of a Sacro-lumbar Anterior Root Stimulator Implant for Exercise and Urological Functions. 234-238
Clinton K. Landrock, Bozena Kaminska, Yindar Chuo, Badr Omrane, Jeydmer Aristizabal: Thin Flexible Polymer-based Energy Systems for Low-power Wireless Monitoring Devices. 239-244
Daniel Pina, António Augusto Fernandes, Joaquim Gabriel Mendes, Renato Natal Jorge: A Technological and Statistical State-of-the-art Study regarding Active Motion-oriented Assistive Devices. 245-250
Melonie Burrows, Graeme Jahns, Geoffrey Houlton, Berry van Gelder, Frank Marcus: Seismocardiography: A Novel Application for the Non-invasive Assessment of the First Maximal Derivative of Left Ventricular Pressure. 251-256
Karine Charrière, Jean Sebastien Guerrini-Chappuis, Bruno Wacogne, Alain Rouleau, Celine Elie-Caille, Christian Pieralli, Lionel Pazart, Pascal Morel, Wilfrid Boireau: SmarTTransfuser - A Biochip System for the Final Abo Compatibility Test. 257-262
Alexandre T. Paulino, Laurence A. Belfiore, Matt J. Kipper, Elias B. Tambourgi: Polyssacharide-based Magnetic Hydrogels as Potentical Vectors for External-controlled Solute Release. 263-268
J. A. Miguel, Román Mozuelos, Mar Martínez: Behavioural Analysis of an Implantable Flow and Pressure Sensing Device. 269-273
D. S. Ferreira, N. Lue, G. Minas, M. S. Feld, K. Badizadegan, C. Yu: Development of an Ex Vivo Quantitative Spectroscopic Scanner. 274-279
Antonio Apicella, Raffella Aversa: A Biomimetic and Biomechanical Approach for Tissue Engineering - Hybrid Nanomaterials and a Piezoelectric Tunable Bending Apparatus for Mechanically Stimulated Osteoblast Cells Growth. 280-285
Andrés Díaz Lantada, Pilar Lafont Morgado, Javier Echavarri Otero, Enrique Chacón Tanarro, Eduardo de la Guerra Ochoa, Juan Manuel Muñoz-Guijosa, José Luis Muñoz Sanz: Biomimetic Computer-aided Design and Manufacture of Complex Biological Surfaces. 286-290
Eduardo de la Guerra Ochoa, David Del Sordo Carrancio, Javier Echavarri Otero, Enrique Chacón Tanarro, Andrés Díaz Lantada, Pilar Lafont Morgado: The Influence of Textured Surfaces on the Lubrication of Artificial Joint Prostheses. 291-294
Posters
Toshiyuki Horiuchi, Daichi Shinoda: Feasibility of a Micro-fluidic Health Care Device Measuring Content of Sodium Chloride. 297-301
J. F. Souza, M. B. Lima, I. Doi, P. J. Tatsch, J. A. Diniz, J. L. Gonçalves: SiNx/SiO2 Stacked Sensitive Thin Film for ISFET-based Chemical and Biochemical Sensors - Preparation and Characterization of the Stacked Thin Films and Sensors. 302-306
Daniela Loi, Gianfranco Marongiu, Claudia Palla, Gianmarco Angius, Michele Gallamini: Design of a Programmable Bioelectrical Impedance System for Biomedical Applications. 307-310
Kai Ishida, Toshiya Habata, Akihiro Takeuchi, Harukazu Tsuruta, Minoru Hirose, Noriaki Ikeda: Study of Light Transmission through the Underwear for Development of a Urinary Incontinence Sensor. 311-314
Karin Mörtlbauer, Daniel Zemann, Erwin Hochmair: Application of a GTEM Cell to Determine RF Induced Currents in Electrodes of Medical Implants - An Alternative to Measurements in MRI Birdcages. 315-318
Jack T. Liang, Shinya Onogi, Yoshikazu Nakajima: Surgical Tool Alignment by Laser Guidance using Fluoroscopic-based Navigation Technique - A System Implementation and Validation Study. 319-323
Chutham Sawigun, Senad Hiseni, Wouter A. Serdijn: A 0.45nW, 0.5V, 59-dB DR, Gm-C Low-pass Filter for Portable ECG Recording. 324-328
Celso P. Figueiredo, Paulo Mateus Mendes: Towards Wearable and Continuous 12-lead Electrocardiogram Monitoring - Synthesis of the 12-lead Electrocardiogram using 3 Wireless Single-lead Sensors. 329-332
Rui Lucena, Cláudia Quaresma, Adelaide Jesus, Pedro Vieira: Intelligent Chair Sensor-actuator - A Novel Sensor Type for Seated Posture Detection and Correction. 333-336
J. Festa, C. Silva, Paulo Mateus Mendes: Mobile Health Monitoring Platform for AAL Applications. 341-344
Markus Valtin, Thomas Schauer, Carsten Behling, Michael Daniel, Matthias Weber: Combined Stimulation and Measurement System for Array Electrodes. 345-349
Tamás Dabóczi, Arnold Kalvach: Mobile Speed and Position Sensor for Home Health Monitoring based on Accelerometer Signals. 350-354
Getúlio Igrejas, Joana S. Amaral, Pedro J. Rodrigues: Fall Detection System for Elderly People - A Neural Network Approach. 355-358
Pablo Aqueveque, Marcial Saez, Rodrigo Rosales: Energy Efficiency Evaluation of Voltage Control and Frequency Control over an Inductive Power Link for Biomedical Implants. 359-363
Pedro Anacleto, Evin Gultepe, David H. Gracias, Paulo M. Mendes: Energy Harvesting for Self-folding Micro Devices. 364-367
António Silva, Pedro Amorim, Manuel Quintas, Luis Mourão, Joaquim Gabriel: Digital Laryngoscope - A New Force Measuring Laryngoscope. 368-371
Helge Pfeiffer, Nikos Chatziathanasiou, Filip Meersman, Christ Glorieux, Karel Heremans, Martine Wevers: In-situ Spectroscopic Investigation of Unfolding and Aggregation of Insulin under Ultrasonic Excitation - An Ultrasonic Actuator for FTIR-spectrometry on Biomatter. 372-375
Cláudia Quaresma, Miguel Fonseca, Mário Forjaz Secca, João Goyri O'Neill, Jorge Branco: Vertebral Metrics: Application of a Instrument to Evaluate the Spinal Column in Pregnant Women. 376-379
M. Scaramuzza, A. Ferrario, E. Pasqualotto, G. Rosati, A. De Toni, M. Quarta, A. Paccagnella, C. Reggiani: Low-cost Enzyme-based Biosensor for Lactic Acid Amperometric Detection - Electrical Modeling and Validation for Clinical and Food Processing Applications. 380-383
Kow-Ming Chang, Chu-Feng Chen, Chiung-Hui Lai, Cheng-Ting Hsieh, Chin-Ning Wu, Yu-Bin Wang, Chung-Hsien Liu, Kuo Chin Chang: Surface Passivation Effect in SGOI Nanowire Biosensor with High Ge Fraction. 384-387
David Cavalheiro, Ana Catarina Silva, Stanimir Valtchev, J. Pamies Teixeira, Valentina Vassilenko: Energy Harvested from Respiratory Effort. 388-392



