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Belokopytov A. С., Makarova M. М., Salamatin M. I., Redkozubova O. M. Development of an algorithm for detecting slow peak-wave activity in non-convulsive forms of epilepsy. Izvestiya VUZ. Applied Nonlinear Dynamics, 2024, vol. 32, iss. 2, pp. 223-238. DOI: 10.18500/0869-6632-003088, EDN: XBFSQU

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Russian
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Nonlinear Dynamics and Neuroscience
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Article
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616.853.1
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10.18500/0869-6632-003088
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XBFSQU

Development of an algorithm for detecting slow peak-wave activity in non-convulsive forms of epilepsy

Autors: 
Belokopytov Anton Сергеевич, National Research University "Higher School of Economics"
Makarova Milana Михайловна, National Research University "Higher School of Economics"
Salamatin Mikhail Igorevich, National Research University "Higher School of Economics"
Redkozubova Olga Mikhailovna,
Abstract: 

The purpose of this study is to develop a classifier capable of detecting typical absence seizures in real-time using electroencephalogram (EEG) data and a Support Vector Machine (SVM) model.

Methods. Sections of the EEG, previously identified by a specialist as containing typical absences, were used to train the SVM model. Key features for classification include the number of zero crossings, cross-correlation between two consecutive windows, spectral power across various frequency bands, and the standard deviation of instantaneous signal power.

Results. Training and testing datasets were established, consisting of EEG windows with various types of artifacts. The SVM model was successfully trained and tested, achieving high performance metrics. The developed algorithm can be integrated into a mobile application and used in conjunction with a wearable EEG device with dry electrodes for real-time detection of typical absences.

Conclusion. The study results affirm the potential for using machine learning techniques for the automatic detection and logging of epileptic activity. However, additional testing on a larger dataset is needed for more conclusive results, including data acquired through a wireless EEG device using dry electrodes. Future work will involve selecting a suitable EEG device and developing a mobile application for real-time data collection and analysis.

Key words: 
absence epilepsy
Support vector machine
dynamic classifier
electroencephalography
real-time detection
machine learning
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Received: 
13.09.2023
Accepted: 
19.09.2023
Available online: 
08.02.2024
Published: 
29.03.2024
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