Design and Implementation of A Portable Mobile Controlled Transcranial Direct Current Stimulator
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.03.021
- VernacularTitle:手机控制型便携经颅直流电刺激器的设计与实现
- Author:
Bi-xin SHAO
1
;
Xiao-qi ZHU
1
;
You-jun LI
1
;
Liang ZHENG
1
;
Chen-xi LI
1
;
Jue WANG
1
Author Information
1. The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, The Key Laboratory of Neuro-informatics & Rehabilitation Engineering of Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Science, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710049, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
transcranial direct current stimulation;
microcontroller unit;
Android system;
stimulus circuit
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2019;25(3):363-366
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To design and implement a low-power and portable transcranial direct current stimulator controlled by mobile phones. Methods:The constant current stimulation circuit was realized by a field effect transistor, which could output stable and adjustable low-intensity direct current, and the impedance detection circuit and the over-current protection circuit increased the effectiveness and safety of the stimulator. The control and real-time detection of the stimulation circuit was realized through a microcontroller, and the parameters' settings of the stimulator and the display and preservation of the actual stimulus information were realized through the Android software on the smartphone. Results:The output current strength and accuracy, maximum load, as well as the timing, device connection, stimulus information collection and display all achieved the expected goals. Conclusion:The design realized the mobile control of the stimulator, with portability, low cost and low power consumption, providing a new solution for wider applications.
