论文信息 - Basic Experiments of Physiological Properties for Information Presenting Method Using Dynamic Electro-cutaneous Sensation Patterns

Basic Experiments of Physiological Properties for Information Presenting Method Using Dynamic Electro-cutaneous Sensation Patterns

The purpose of this study was to determine experimentally appropriate electrical stimulation parameters for information presenting method using dynamic electro-cutaneous sensation patterns on the forearm. A series of experiments were conducted with neurologically intact subjects changing moving direction of stimulation position in a pattern, pulse polarity or pulse frequency (pps) of electrical stimulation. Experimental results showed that moving stimulation position in the direction of long axis of the forearm was more effective on pattern recognition than that in the direction of short axis. Then, cathodic pulse stimulation with 50 or 100 pps of frequency was suggested to be useful for pattern recognition.

Makoto Yoshizawa | Yuka Minegishi | Takashi Watanabe

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