Traditional EEG systems are limited when utilized in point-of-care applications due to its immobility and tedious preparation procedures. We are designing a novel device named single-unit wireless EEG sensor to solve these problems. The sensor has a size similar to a U.S. penny. Four electrodes are installed within a 20mm diameter cylinder. It can be applied to scalp in seconds to amplify, digitize and wirelessly transmit EEG. Before the design and construction of an actual sensor, in this paper, we perform a set of simulations to quantitatively study: 1) can the sensor acquire EEG reliably? 2) will the selection of sensor orientation be an important factor to influence signal strength? Our results demonstrate positive answers to these questions. Moreover, the signal sensor acquired appears to be comparable to the signal from the standard 10-20 system. These results warrant the further design and construction of a single-unit wireless EEG sensor.
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