Proceedings of the 25th

Annual International Conference ofthe IEEE

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

Volume 25

A New Beginijihg |or Human Health

* Volume 4 of4

Conference Chair and Co-Chair

Jorge E. Monzon

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17-21 September 2003

Cancun, Mexico

Program Chair and Co-Chair

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2. A Bayesian Classifier for Baby's Cry in Pain and Non-Pain Contexts 2944Baeck, Heidi L"

, Souza, Marcio N,hcdera] University of Rio de Janeiro/COPPF

3. Prediction of Epileptic Seizures Using Bispectrum Analysis of Electroencephalograms and Artificial Neural Network ...2947Huang, I lyu, Sun.Qixin, Cheng, Jingzhi, Huang, Yuangui, Xi-an Jiaotong University

4. Analysis and Classification of Respiratory Sounds by Signal Coherence Method 2950Baydar, K Serhat, hrtuzun, Aysin, Kahya, Yascmin P

, Bogazici Universty

5. Evaluation of Cosine Radial Basis Function Neural Networks in Detection of Artifacts in Neonatal EEG 2954Mukherjee, Amit Karayiannis, Nicolaos B

, Glover, John R, Hrachovy, Richard A

, Fiost, Jr, James D, Mizrahi, Eli M

, Universityof Houston

6. Dysphonic Voice Classification Using Wavelet Packet Transform and Artificial Neural Network 2958Scluick Jr, Adalberto, GuimarSes, Leticia V

, Wisbeck, John 0,Universidade Tederal do Rio Grande do Sul

7 A Comparison of String Kernels and Discrete Hidden Markov Models on a Spanish Digit Recognition Task 2962Goddard, John C

, Martinez, Alma, Martinez, Pabiola, Rullner, Hugo L, Universidad Autonoma Metropohtana

Track 7.7: Drug Delivery and Pharmacokinetics

John Li, Rutgers University, Semahat Demir, Univ of Memphis & Umv of Tennessee, Isik Univ, Carmelina Ruggiero, University of Genoa

Session 7.7.1: Drug Delivery and PharmacokineticsSemahat Demir, Univ of Memphis & Univ ofTennessee, Isik Univ

Friday Sep-19-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Garden I, Slide)

1. Network Thermodynamic Model of Drug Transfer through Skin for Transdermal Drug Delivery in Vitro 2966

Wang, Hong, Bao, Jiali, Ge, Jiguang, Wu, Ping, College ofMedicine, Zhejiang University

2. Multi-Pulse Generator for Electroporation 2970Ping, Wu, Jiah, Bao, Hong, Wang, Huiping, Wang , College ofMedicine, Zhejiang University

3. Phenomenological Analysis of Drug Transport through Stratum Corneum 2974

Bao, Jiali, Wang, Hong, Ge, Jiguang, Wu, Ping, Wang, Huiping, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

4. Patient Illness Classification Using Time-Frequency Features Derived from the Photoplethysmogram 2978Watson, James N

, Addison, Paul S, Leonard, Paul, Beattie, Thorn F , Napier University

5. Transdermal Drug Delivery: a Comparative Analysis of Skin Impedance Models and Parameters 2982

Coston, Anthony F, Li, John K. J

,Ethicon Inc

Theme 8. Instrumentation, Sensors, and Measurements

Toshiyo Tamura, Nils, Yuan-Ting Zhang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Track 8.1: Sensors

Toshiyo Tamura, Nils

Session 8.1.1: Biosensors

Masakt Yamaguchi, Toyama University

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Sea II, Slide)

1. Fiber Optic Biosensors Comprising Nanocomposite Multilayercd Polymer and Nanoparticle Ultrathin Films 2987Grant, Patrick S , Kaul, Swati, Chinnayelka, Swetha, McShane, Michael J, I ouisiana Tech University

2. A Microfluidic Bioreporter System for Space Flight Monitoring 2991

Towc, Bruce C, Martineau, Rhett L

, Cooncy, Christopher G , Pictini, Matthew E, Daydif, Patrick, Stout, Valerie, Arizona State

University

3. Survival-Time Analysis of the Postpartum Anovulatory Interval as Measured by Rise in Urinary Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronidc in Lactating Women 2995

Taylor, llany W ,West Virginia University Institute of Technology

4. Acoustic Immunosensor for Real-time Sensing of Neuiotransmittcr GABA 2998

Wang, Imgling, Mulluiswamy, lit, Arizona State Unvicrsity

6. Comparison of Conformal and Nonconformal Meshes in the Electromagnetic Simulation of Atherosclerotic Lesions 3O05

Stiles, David K, Oakley, Barbara A

,Oakland University

7. A No\cl Biosensor for On-line Dialysis Monitoring 3O09

Staneoki Catheime f, McShane. Michael J

, Hannibal, Anna M , Dnggcrs, Keun II, Watts, Alan

,Louisiana lech University

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Session 8.1.2: Wearable Sensors and ComputersRamon Pallas-Areny, Technical University Catalonia (upc)

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 16:00 -18:00 (Coral Sea II, Slide)

1. Wearable Sensor System for Wireless State-of-Hcalth Determination in Cattle 3012

NagI, Luke J, Schmitz, Ryan, Warren, Steve, Hildrelh, Tammi S

, Enckson, Howard, Andrcsen, Daniel, Kansas State Univeisity

2. Measurement Site and Photodctector Size Considerations in Optimizing Power Consumption of a Wearable

Reflectance Pulse Oximeter 3016

Mendelson, Yitzhak, Pujary, Chirag, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

4. A Ring-Shaped EMG Measurement System for Applying to User Interface 3020

Manabe, Hiroyuki, Hiraiwa, Akira, Sugimura, Toshiaki,NTT DoCoMo

5. Power Line Interference in Ambulatory Biopotential Measurements 3024

Serrano, Roberto E, Gasulla, Manel, Casas, Oscar, Pallas-Areny, Ramon ,

EPSC - UPC

6. Miniature Transmitter for Implantable Micro Systems 3028Ahmadian, Mansour, Edinburgh University

Session 8.1.3: Temperature Sensors

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Pyroelectric Properties of Pb0.88(ln)0.08ti0.98mn0.02o3 (In = La, Sm, Eu) Piezoceramics for Biomedical Use 3032Gonzalez, Ruben, Castillo, Victor, Suaste, Ernesto

,CINVESTAV-IPN

2. Thermal and Electrical Characterization ofthe Intervertebral Disc 3035Sierra, Gilberto, Leung, Mark, Le Guyader, Pierre, Savard, Pierre, Ecole Polytechnique

3. Tunnel Diode Oscillator Applied as Sensor-Modulator for Telemetry of Temperature in Human Beings and Animals ...3037Villamar, Luis A

, Suaste, Ernesto,CINVESTAV-IPN

4. Inductively Powered Implantable Microcoil Temperature Measurements: Safety Implications and OperationalGuidelines 3041Choi, Woohyek, Ziaie, Babak, University ofMinnesota

Session 8.1.4: Laboratory Instrumentation

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Solenoidal and Planar Microcoils for Nmr Spectroscopy 3045Armenean, Mircea, Beuf, Olivier, Renaud, Louis, Saint-Jalmes, Herve, Laboratoire de RMN, Univ Claude Bernard LYON 1

2. The Use of Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (sers) in a ComPETltive Affinity Binding Assay for the Detectionof Prions 3049Chowdhury, Mustafa, Anand, Ashish; Henry, James, Moreira, Rosana, Good, Theresa, Cot6, Gerard, University of Maryland Baltimore

County

4. On the Design of a Swept Field Aspiration Condenser Measurement Cell 3052Solis, Andro A , Sacristan, Emilio, UAM-Iztapalapa

5. Practical Method for Photon Fluency Evaluation of Digital X-Ray Image System 3056Albuquerque, Jorge A G, Costa, Eduardo T

, Boscolo, Frab N, Unicamp

6. Towards Fluorescence Anisotropy Detection for Real-Time PCR Assays 3060Crane, B

, Sudo, H , Thilly, W G, Hunter, I W

,MIT

7. In-Vitro and In-Vivo Measurement of Iron Concentration In Human Hepatic Tissue by Magnetic Induction Methods

3064Casaftas, Roberto, Scharfetter, Hermann, Altes, Albert, Rctnacha, Angel, Sarda, P

, Sierra, J, Merwa, Robert, 1 lollaus, Karl, Rosell,Javier, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

Session 8.1.5: Chemical Sensors

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Calibration and Testing in Voltammetric and Amperomctric Sensor Measurements 3068Vrba, Radimir, Pavel, Steffan, Martin, Adamek, Krejci, Jan, Prasek, Jan

,Brno University of technology

2. Simple Characterization of Acetylcholinesterase by Electrochemical Sensor 3071Ondruch, Vit, Krejci, Jan, Krejcova, Dagmar, Vrba, Radimir, Brno University of Technology

3. Salivary Amylase Activity Monitor Used for Stress Evaluation 3075Yamaguchi, Masuki, Kanemaru, Masashi, Kanemon, Takahiro, Mizuno, Yasufumi, Yosluda, lliroshi, loyama University

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4. Optimization of Pulse Sequences for Lactate Detection Using MR Spectroscopy 3079

Rao, H B, Wu, R H

, Xiao, Z W, Zheng, W B

, Liu, G R, Kong, K M

, Lang, Z J, Second hospital of Shantou Univ Medical

college

Track 8.2: Diagnostic Instrumentation & Physiological Measurements

Hans Van Oostrom, University of Florida

Session 8.2.1: Respiratory Monitoring I

Yuan-Ting Zhang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Friday Sep-19-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Sea II, Slide)

1. Determination of Absolute Lung Resistivity as a Function of Air Volume Using Electrical Impedance Tomography 3083

Zhang, Jie, Patterson, Robert P, University ofMinnesota

2. Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis in Copd Patients 3087

Bogonez, Francisco Carlos, Rabinovich, Roberto, Nescolarde, Ixxa, Roca, Josep, Rosell, Javier, Rui, Pcre, Piccoh,Antonio, Universitat Pohtecnica de Catalunya (UPC)

3. A Novel Device to Simulate Low Respiratory Static Compliances of Pre-Term Infants Measuring Expansion Tidal

Volume 3090

Sardelhtti, Irene, Silvestn, Sergio, Cappa, Paolo, University Campus Bio-Medico

4. Performance of Impedance and Inductance Ventilation Sensors on Premature Infants During Natural Breathing,Motion, and Airway Obstruction 3094

Leder, Ron S , Cohen, Kevin P, Peterson, Nanette, Palreddy, Surekha, Green, Christopher, Tompkins, Willis J , Webster, John

G.UAM

5. Real-time Regional Respiratory Sound Diagnosis Instrument 3098

Kahya, Yasemin P, Cini, Uour, Cend, Omer, Bogazici University

Session 8.2.2: Electrical Impedance MonitoringHans Van Oostrom, University ofFlorida

Friday Sep-19-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Sea II, Slide)

1. Transcatheter Measurement of Myocardium Electrical Impedance: 2 versus 3 Electrode Method 3102

Salazar, Yolocuauhtli, Bragos, Ramon, Rosell, Javier, Umversidad Pohtecnica de Catalufla

2. A New Proposal of Optimal Spot-Electrode Array for Electrical Impedance Cardiography through the Measurement

of Thoracic Impedance Mapping 3106

Yamakoshi, Ken-ichi, Nogawa, Masamichi, Tanaka, Shinobu, Ikarashi, Akira, Sasaki, Ket, Moroe, Teruyoshi, Maruyama, Michirou,

Takada, Shigeo ,Kanazawa University

3. A Multichannel Synthesizer and Voltmeter for Electrical Impedance Tomography 3110

Liu, Ning, Saulnier, Gary J, Newell, Jonathan C , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

4. An Iterative Approach for Applying Multiple Currents to a Body Using Voltage Sources in Electrical Impedance

Tomography 3114

Choi, Myoung H, Isaacson, David, Saulnier, Gary J

, Newell, Jonathan C,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

5. Assessment of Knee Osteoarthritis by Bioelectrical Impedance 3118

Alvarenga, R L, Souza, M N , Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

6. A New Approach for Detection of Leg Movement Using Bio-Impedance Technique 3122

Youn, D Y, Lee, M G

, Kim, G S, Song, C H , Kim, Soo Chan, Kim, Deok Won, Song, C G, Chonbuk National University

7. Post Mortem Conductivity Measurement of Liver Tissue Using a Contact Free Magnetic Induction Sensor 3126

Riedel, Claudia H, Keppelcn, Marcus, Nam, Sebastian, Dossel, Olaf, Institut fur Biomedizmische Techmk

Session 8.2.3: Cardiac Measurement I

Ake Oberg, Linkoping Universtiy

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Sea II, Slide)

1. A New Diagnostic Method for Detecting Neuropathic Diabetic Foot by Photoplethysmography 3130

Kim, Deok Won, Ryu, Chang Ryong, Kim, Soo Chan, Nam, Ki Chang ,Yonsei University College of Medicine

2. Instrument for the Non-Invasive Evaluation of Human Arterial Endothelial Function Via Measurement of Changes

in the Transit Time of an Artificial Pulse 3133

Maltz, Jonathan S, Berkeley Lab, University of California, Berkeley

3. Phonocardiographic Recording from the Trachea: Use of a Special Endotracheal Tube 3137

Doyle, John,Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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4. On-Linc Fetal Heart Rate Monitor by Phonocardiography 3141

Godincz, Montserrat, Jimenez, Alda, Ortiz, Rocio, Pcfla, Miguel A ,Umversidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa

5. A New Approach to Cardiotocographic Fetal Monitoring 3145

Jczewski, Janusz, Horoba, Krzysztof, Matonia, Adam, Gacek, Adam, Bemys, Marek,Institute of Medical Technology and Equipment

1TAM

6. A New Non-invasive Device for Measuring Instantaneous Blood Pressure in Radial Artery Based on the Volume-

Compensation Method3149

Tanaka, Shinobu, ShuMei, Gao, Masamiclu, Nogawa, Ken-ichi, Yamakoshi, Kanazawa University

7. Continuous and Noninvasive Estimation of Arterial Blood Pressure Using a Photoplethysmographie Approach 3153

Tcng, Xiaofei, Zhang, Y T,The Chinese Universil) ot Hong Kong

Session 8.2.4: Cardiac Measurement II

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 16:00 -18:00 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. A Low-Cost Microcontroller-Based Wireless Ecg-Blood Pressure 3157

Isais, Ricardo, Nguyen, Khoi,Perez, Gabriel, Rubio, Roberto, Nazeran, Homayoun , University ofTexas at El Paso

2. Comparison of Segmental Arterial Compliance Determined with Three and Four Element Windkessel Models 3161

Fcrreira, Arthur S, Barbosa, Filho J

, Souza, Marcio N,Federal University ofRio de Janeiro

3. A Framework for Blood Flow Analysis and Research 3165

Ruano, M Graca , Universidadedo Algarve

4. A Pc-Based System for H-Reflex and Single Sweep Sep Coupled Monitoring ofSpinal Cord Funcion in Vertebral

Column Surgery 3169

Bracchi, Francesco, Perale, Giuseppe, Rossi, Lorenzo, Gaggiam, Alberto, Bianchi, Annamana, Universita degli Studi di Milano

5. An Experience in Implementing the Oscillometric Algorithm for the Non-Invasive Determination of Human Blood

Pressure 3173

Ball-Uovera, Antonio, Del Rey, Rolando, Ruso, Raul, Ramos, Julio, Batista, Osmar, Nmbo, Irene, IC1D

6. The ECG Recording and Analysis Instrumentation Based on Virtual Instrument Technology and Continuous

Wavelet Transform 3176

Qin, Shuren, Ji, Zhong, Zhu, Hongjun, Chongqing University

7. Signal Processing Quantification of Changes in the Blood Volume Pulse (bvp) Waveform Due to Exercise 3180

Li, Chao, Zhai, Jing, Barreto, Armando B,Florida International University

8. A Ring-type Device for the Noninvasive Measurement of the Arterial Blood Pressure 3184

Zheng, Dingchang, Zhang, Yuan-Ting, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Session 8.2.5: Respiratory Monitoring II

Friday Sep-19-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Vep Associated with Pupillary Responses for Objective Evaluation of the Visual Field 3188

Garcia, Nadia, Villamar, Luis A, Suaste, Ernesto

,CINVESTAV-IPN

2. A Multi-Channel Analog Processing Circuit For Respiratory Sound Acquisition Applications 3192

Sen, lpek, Kahya, Yasemin P, Bogazici University

3. Implementation of a Standards-Based Pulse Oximeter on a Wearable, Embedded Platform 3196

Lebak, Jeffrey W , Kansas State University

4. Comparing Objective Mlacp Detection Techniques In Time- and Frequency-Domain for Anaesthesia Monitoring 3199

Infantosi, Antonio Fernando C, Cagy, M ,

Universidade lederal do Rio de Janeiro

5. Frequency Parameters from Myographic Signals for the Evaluation of Respiratory Muscle Activity during an

Increased Ventilatory Effort 3203

Marianas, M A, Alonso, J F

, Topor, Z L, Bruce, E N

, Houtz, P, Caminal, P

,Technical University of Catalonia (UPC)

Session 8.2.6: Impedance SpectroscopyFriday Sep-19-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. In Situ Impedance Spectroscopy of the Intestinal Mucosa in an Ischemia-Reperfusion Model 3207

Othman, Salah, Sacristan, Emilio, Gonzalez, Ccsai A, Pinzon, Javier, Aguado, Ja/min, Flores, Pedro, Infante, Oscar, Umversidad

Autonoma Mctiopolitana

2. Minlmall} Invasive Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy orSkln Exemplified by Skin Cancer Assessments 3211

Abeig, Peter, Nitander, Ingiid, Ollmar, Sug, Div Medical rngineenng, Karohnska Institute!

3. Application of Step Response Impedance Spectroscopy for Detection of Skin Irritation 3215

Mendonva Danielc O Sou/a, Marcio N,

I cderal University of Rio de Janeiro

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Session 8.2.7: Sensory MonitoringFriday Sep-19-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Stimulus Artifact Cancellation in Click Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions using Linear Prediction 3218

Tujal, Paulo M ,Souza, Marcio N., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

2. Simultaneous Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions and Auditory Brainstem Response for Auditory Evaluation 3222

Bcltran-Vargas, Nohra fc, Coniejo-Cruz, Juan M

,Umversidad Autonoma Mctropohtana

3. Head Mounted Goggle System with Liquid Crystal Display for Evaluation of Eye Tracking Functions on

Neurological Disease Patients 3225

lijima, Alsuhiko, Haida, Munetaka, Ishikawa, Nono, Minamitani, Haruyuki, Shinohara, Yukito,Kcio University

4. Dynamic Visual Acuity Using Video-Oculography 3229

Zuriiga, Arturo; Garcia, Nadia, Rodriguez, Dolores, Suaste, Ernesto, CINVESTAV-IPN

5. Lipreading Aid via the Tongue 3233

Leder, Ron S, Plant, Geoffrey L

, Bach-y-Rita, Paul, UAM

6. Acoustical Characterization of Impermeable Membranes: Hearing Aid Applications 3237

Ugarte, Diego; Santana, Janettc; Velazquez, Luis A , Juan, Eduardo J., University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Track 8.3: Electromagnetic Fields

Ake Oberg, Linkoping Universtty

Session 8.3.1: EM Interference

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Comparison of Electrical Parameters of Human Body Parts with Vegetation 3241

Seker, Sehm S ; Apaydin, Gokhari, Kuzu, Mirza , Bogazici University.Dept ofEEEngg

2. Characterization of the 2.4 GHz ISM Band Electromagnetic Interference in a Hospital Environment 3245

Knshnamoorthy, Seshagiri; Reed, Jefferey H.; Anderson, Christopher R.; Robert, P. Max; Srikanteswara, Snkathyayani, Virginia Tech

3. Study of Effects of Modulated Microwaves by Method of Face Masking 3249

Rodina, Anastassia; Lass, Jaanus; Bachmann, Talis; Htnrikus, Hue ,TallinnTechnical University

4. Low-Level Microwave Effect on Nerve Pulse Propagation Velocity 3253

Hinrikus, Hiie; Lass, Jaanus; Tuulik, Vim ,Tallinn Technical University

5. Influence of High Voltage Static Electric Field on Antioxidant Enzymes Activity in Male Rats 3257

Cieslar, Grzegorz; Sowa, Pawel; Sieron, Aleksander, Silesian University of Technology

6. Cardiac Safety ofHigh Voltage TASER X26 Waveform 3261

Stratbucker, Robert, Roedcr, Rebecca, Taser International Inc.

7. Effects of50hz Ferromagnetic Field Exposure on Apoptosis and Proliferation ofMurine Liver Cell in Vivo 3263

Guo, Hongyong, Ge, Manhng, Li, Yuehong, Xing, Lingxiao, Zhang, Xianghong; Yan, Weili, Hebei University ofTechnology

8. Change in the Body Color and the Urine Quantity of Goldfish Caused by 50 Hz Magnetic Field Exposure 3267

Sawaguchi, Yuta; Kimura, Kazuyuki; Misawa, Kenji, Ansawa, Junji, Hokkaido Institute of Technology

Session 8.3.2: Electro-Magnetic Sensors and Elements

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Improvement of the Resonant Cavity Applicator for Brain Tumor Hyperthermia 3271

Kazuo, Kato; Naoki, Wadamon; Jin-ichi, Matsuda, Takeo, Uzuka, Hideaki, Takahashi; Ryuichi, Tanaka, Meiji University

2. Vector Analysis of Gastrointestinal Biomagnetic Fields 3275

Bradshaw, L. Alan, Sims, Jaied A ; Jordan, Petr; Wikswo, John P.; Richards, WilliamO., Vanderbilt University

3. Simulation and Verification of Pacemaker Antennas 3279

Johansson, Anders J, Lund University

4. Magnetic Resonance Technique of Gradient Magnetic Field Measurement 3282

Bartusek, Karel, Gescheidtova, Eva, Institute of Scientific Instruments

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Track 8.4: Biomechanical Measurements

Session 8.4.1: Motion AnalysisToshiyo Tamura, Nils

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Kingdom II, Slide)

1. A Smart Fall Sensor Based on Rules and Its Evaluation in Daily Routines 3286

Noury, Norbert, Pierre, Barralon, Gilles, Virone, Patrick, Boissy, Mathieu, Hamel, Pierre, Rumeau, TIMC-1MAG

2. Goniometer Based to Computer 3290

Barreiro, Marcelo S, Frere, Annie F

, fheod6no, Nucio E M, Amale, Flavio C , University of Sao Paulo - USP

3. Dental Intercomunication Measuring 3294

Moraes, Josecarlos T B, Polytechnic Faculty - Sao Paulo University

4. Monitoring Functional Ranges of Upper-Limb Activity in a Free-Living Environment 3298

Vega-Gonzalez, Arturo, Granat, Malcolm H , University of Strathclyde

Session 8.4.2: Motion Analysis II

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 16:00 - 18:00 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Non Invasive Procedure to Evaluate the Viscoelastic Behavior of the Brachial Artery by Oscillometry Repeated

Measurements 3302

Rosatella, Giuha, Silvestn, Sergio, Cappa, Paolo, University Campus Bio-Medico

2. Development and Validation of an Electrically Controlled Rotatory Chair to be Used as a Simulator for Spatial

Disorientation and Motion Sickness 3306

Russomano, Thais, de Azevedo, Dario F G , Piedade, Luis, Glock, Flavio S, Tell6, Marcos, dos Santos, Marlise A

,Pontificia

Universidade Catolica do RGS

3. Low Noise Multichannel Amplifier for Portable EEG Biomedical Applications 3309

Badillo, L, Ponomaryov, V , Ramos, E , Igartua, L, IPN

4. MYOS: An Efficient Multi-Channel EMG Data Acquisition and Analysis System 3313

Kitsas, I K, Hadjileontiadis, L J, Papakonstantinou, I N

, Kotzamamdis, C ,Aristotle University ofThessaloniki

5. Mlcrofluidic Characterization of a Valved Glaucoma Drainage Device With Implications for Enhanced Therapeutic

Efficacy 3317

Pan, Tmgrui, Li, Zhihua, Brown, David J, Ziaie, Babak

, University of Minnesota

7. Single Trial Discrimination between Right and Left Hand Movement with EEG Signal 3321

Kim, Jung Ae, Hwang, Dong-Uk, Cho, Sunyoung, Han, Seung Kee, National University

Track 8.6: Microinstrumentation

Oaryl Kipke, UniversityofMichigan

Session 8.6.1: BioMEMS for Neural RecordingsDaryl Kipke, University of Michigan

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Kingdom III, Slide)

1. A Low-Power Integrated Circuit for Adaptive Detection of Action Potentials in Noisy Signals 3325

Harrison, Reid R , University of Utah

2. Stimulus-Resistant Neural Recording Amplifier 3329

DeMichele, Glenn A, Troyk, Philip R , Stgenics Inc

3. Chemical Sensing Capability of MEMS Implantable Multichannel Neural Microelectrode Arrays 3333

Johnson, Matthew D, Williams, Justin C, Holecko, Matthew, Kipke, Daryl R

, University of Michigan

4. Multifunctional Neuroprobes with Integrated Chemical and Electrical Neural Interfaces 3337

Kipke, Daryl R, University of Michigan

5. Long Term In Vitro Monitoring of Polyimide Microprobe Electrical Properties 3340

Nikles, Stefan A , Pellinen, David S, Kuagawa, Jun-ichi, Bradley, Robert M

, Kipke, Daryl l<, Najafi, Khahl, University ol Michigan

6. An Integrated Microchip for Dielcctrophoresis Based Characterization and Manaipulation of Cells 3344

Cen, Esther Guohua, Qian, Lin, Kaler, Karan V I S, Uni\crsily of Calgary

7. A Micro Sensing Probe for Detecting Individual Biological Cells 3348

fang, Hui, University of Missouri-Columbia

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Session 8.6.2: Implantable DevicesSunday Sep-21-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Kingdom I, Slide)

1. Application of the Reciprocity Theorem to Volume Conduction Based Data Communication Systems BetweenImplantable Devices and Computers 3352Sun, Mmgui, Liu, Qiang, Liang Wei, Wessel, Bnan L

, Roche, Paul A, Mickle, Marhn, Sclabassi, Robert J

, University of Pittsburgh

2. A Volume Conduction Antenna for Implantable Devices 3356Sun, Mingui, Wessel, Brian L, Liang, Wei, Roche, Paul A

,1 iu, Qiang, Mickle Marhn, Sclabassi, Robert J, University of Pittsburgh

3. Stentenna: A Micromachined Antenna Stent for Wireless Monitoring of Implantable Microsensors 3360Takahata, Kcnicln, DcIIennis, Andrew, Wise, Kensall D

, Gianchandam, Yogcsh B, University of Michigan

4. Benzocyclobutene (BCB) Based Intracortical Neural Implant 3364Singh, Amarjit, Lee, Kee-Keun, He, Jiping, Ehteshann, Gholam, Massia, Stephen, Raupp, Gregory, Arizona State University

5. Inductive Link Modeling and Design Guidelines for Optimum Power Transfer in Implantable WirelessMicrosystems 3368Salim, Amani, Choi, Woohyek, Baldi, Antonio, Ziaie, Babak, University of Minnesota

6. Integrated Multi-Channel Wireless Biotelemetry System 3372DeMichele, Glenn A

, Troyk, Philip R, Sigenics Inc

7. Inductively-Coupled Power and Data Link for Neural Prostheses using a Class-E Oscillator and FSK Modulation 3376Troyk, Philip R , DeMichele, G A

,Illinois Institute of Technology

Session 8.6.3: Micro/nanotechnology for Biotechnology ApplicationsSaturday Sep-20-2003, 16:00 -18:00 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. A Micro-Fluidic Ultra-Violet Emission Source For Direct Fluorescence of Tryptophan '. 3380Mitra, Bhaskar, Wilson, Chester, Que, Long, Gianchandam, Yogesh, University of Michigan

2. Fabrication and Deployment of Nanoscale Fluorescent Intracellular Probes, 3384

Brown, J. Quincy, Guice, Kyle B., Caldorera, Mary E , McShane, Michael J., Louisiana Tech University

3. Separation of Blood in MicroChannel Bends 3388Blattcrt, Chnstoph, Junschka, Reinhold, Schoth, Andreas, Kerth, Paul, Menz, Wolfgang, University of Freiburg

4. Integrated Ce Chip - Concentration and High-Resolution Cyclic Ce Technology 3392Jeong, Yongwon ,

Seoul National university

5. A Custom Multielectrode Array with Integrated Low-Noise Preamplifiers 3396Blum, Richard A

, Ross, James D, Simon, Crystal M , Brown, Edgar A

, Harrison, Reid R ; DeWeerth, Stephen P , Georgia Institute of

Technology

6. Design and Implementation Considerations for an Advanced Wireless Interface in Miniaturized Integrated Sensor

Microsystems 3400

Aydin, Nizamettin, Astaras, Alexandros, Wang, Lei; Arslan, Tughrul, Murray, Alan F, Cumming, David R S,The University of

Edinburgh

7. A Microfluidic Channel for Cell Separation 3403Li, Youlan, Kaler, Karan VIS, University of Calgary

8. Computer Simulation of Stress Analysis in Benzocyclobutene (BCB) Based Neural Interface 3407Yun, Wenjun, Singh, Amarjit, He, Jiping, Lee, Kce-Keun, Kim, Bruce, Arizona State University

Session 8.6.4: Micro-robots

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 16:00 -18:00 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Tracking Rotation and Translation of Laser Microsurgical Instruments 3411

Ortiz, Rafael, Riviere, Cameron N, Camegie Mellon Univeisity

2. Rate-Dependent Inverse Hysteresis Feedforward Controller for Microsurgical Tool 3415Ahja Garmon, F., Ang, W T

,Khosla, P K , Riviere, C N

, Carnegie Mellon University

3. MRI Systems as a Mean of Propulsion for a Microdevice in Bloodvessels 3419

Mathicu, Jcan-Baptistc , Ecole Polytechnique de Montical

4. Development of an Hexapod Blomicrorobot with Nafion-Pt Ipmc Microlegs 3423

Otis, Martin, Bernier, Rejean, Pasco, Yann, Menard, I lugues, Semmaoui, Hicham, Jarry, Martin, rontainc, Rcjcan, University ot

Sheibrookc

5. Core Control Circuit for SubmillimitcrRobot 3427

Jarry, M , Otis, M , Semmaoui, H , llache, G , Fontaine, R, Univeisity of Shcrbrooke

Contents - 49

Track 8.9: Bio-Optical Devices

Gerard Cote', Texas A&M University

Session 8.9.1: Optical Sensors

Gerard Cote', Texas A&M University

Sunday Sep-21-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Kingdom I, Slide)

1. fNIR Spectroscopy As a Measure of Cognitive Task Load 3431

lzzetoglu, Kurtulus; Bunce, Scott; lzzetoglu, Meltcm, Onaral, Banu, Pourrezaei, Kambiz, Drexcl Univeisity

2. Pocket PC based Wireless Continuous Wave Near Infrared Spectroscopy System for Functional Imaging of Human

Brain 3435

Yurtsever, Gunay; Bozkurt, Alper, Kepics, Frank, Pounczaei, Kambiz; Dcvaraj, Ajit, Drexcl University

3. Skin Misture Measurements Based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Regression Analysis 3438

Anmoto, Hidenobu,AIST

4. A Rapid, Whole Blood Immunoassay using Metal Nanoshells 3442

Hirsch, Leon R ; West, Jennifer L; Jackson, Joseph B.; Lee, Allen; Halas, Naomi J., Rice University

5. Temperature Sensor for Medical Applications Based on Erbium Doped Optical Fiber 3444

Escudcro-Unbe, Apolo Z., Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica 6ptica y Electr6

6. Analysis of Longer Wavelength Alexafluor Dyes for Use in a Minimally Invasive Glucose Sensor 3446

Ibey, Bennett L, Cote, Gerard L, Yadavalli, Vamsi; Gant V. Alexander; Newmyer, Keith; Pishko, Michael V., Texas A&M University

Theme 9. Professional Activities and Education

Robert Munzner, www.doctordevice.com, Grace Bartoo, Instruments for Science & Medicine, Inc.

Track 9.1: History of Biomedical EngineeringRon Leder, UAM

Session 9.1.1: BME in Latin America and the World

Ron Leder, UAM; Joaquin Azpiroz-Leehan, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. Overview of the Biomedical Engineering History in Mexico 3450Cadena Mindez, Miguel; Azpiroz-Leehan, Joaquin , Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa

2. CORAL and Its Role in Latin America Over the Last Decade 3454Monzon, Jorge E., Universidad Nacional del Nordeste

Session 9.1.2: Great Contributors to BME Featuring Otto Schmidt

Robert Patterson, University of Minnesota

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. Otto Herbert Arnold Schmitt (1913-1998): Overview of His Scientific Production 3457Valentinuzzi, Max E., Universidad Nacional de Tucuman

2. Otto Schmitt: a Father of Biomedical Engineering and Master Gadgeteer 3461Patterson, Robert P., University of Minnesota

Track 9.2: Ethics in Biomedicine'

jbrata Saha, Alfred University

Session 9.2.1: Ethical Dilemmas in BME

Subrata Saha, Alfred University

Friday Sep-19-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. University-Industry Relationships: Ethical Challenges 3464Saha, Subrata, Saha, Pamela, Alfred University

2. Teaching Ethics for Biocngineers in the 21st Century 3466Fri/.c, Monique , Carlclon University

3. Service Learning Experience: Design of Devices to Aid Children with Disabilities 3469Saha, Subrata, Alfred University

Contents - 50

4. A Secure Database for Human Specimen Repositories 3471A/evedo, Dano G

, Souza, Antonio C , Glock, Flavio S, Russomano, Thais, Glock, Silvio S

,Pontificia Universidade Catolica do RGS

Track 9.3: BME EducationBarbara Oakley, Oakland Univeisity, Semahat Demir, Univ of Memphis & Univ ofTennessee, Isik Univ

Session 9.3.1: Best Practices in Promoting the BME Profession

Barbara Oakley, Oakland University

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Sea I, Slide)

1. A Possible EMB Award Recognizing Excellent Research by Graduate Students 3474Barr, Roger C , Johnson, Chad R

,Duke University

2. Promoting Biomedical Engineering through Recruitment 3475Chan, Adrian D C , Carleton University

3. BME Education Program at the EMBS Student Club of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications 3479Wu, Yunfeng, Mitsui, Mic, Beijing University ofPosts and Telecommunications

4. Biomedical Engineering Minor: an Option for EE Students in Argentina 3483Monzon, Jorge E

,del Valle, Eduardo E

, Valdez, Alberto D, Alvarez, Carlos, Universidad Nacional del Nordeste

5. Rethinking the Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Curriculum After an Analysis of the 20 Previous Years 3486Medal, E G Urbina, Azpiroz-Leehan, Joaquin, Umversidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa

6. Student Leadership: Biomedical Engineering Initiatives at Carleton University 3490

Herry, Chnstophc L, Catley, Chnstina, Ennett, Colleen M,Carleton University

7. A Mentoring Program for Women in the Joint Graduate Biomedical Engineering Program of University of Memphisand University ofTennessee 3494Demir, Semahat S

,Univ ofMemphis & Univ ofTennessee, Isik Univ

Session 9.3.2: Computational and Simulation Resources in BME EducationSemahat Demir, Univ of Memphis & Univ of Tennessee; Isik Univ

Friday Sep-19-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. Applications of Computational Models in Education 3497

Stevens, Carey, Diebel, Carol, E, Malpas, Simon C , Hunter, Peter J, University ofAuckland

2. Peer-Reviewed Literature - A Resource for Teaching Mathematical Modeling to Undergraduates in Biomedical

Engineering 3499Blanchard, Susan M , Martin, Penney J

,North Carolina State University

3. ICELL: an Interactive Web Resource for Simulation-Based Teaching and Learning in Electrophysiology Training 3501

Demir, Semahat S,Univ of Memphis & Univ ofTennessee, Isik Univ

4. NLX: Building Web Pages With Interactive Calculations in Minutes 3505

Kootsey, J Mailcn, McAulcy, Grant, Loma Linda University

5. Electrical Interactions Between Cardiac Cells: What Can We Learn from Two-Cell Systems? 3509

Wilders, Ronald, Vcrkcrk, Anc O, Verheijck, E Eticnne, Kumar, Rajiv; Wagner, Mary B , Wang, Yanggan, Joyner, Ronald

W,Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam

6. Inquiry-Based Biomedical Signal Processing Laboratory: from Practice to Simulation 3513

Macy, Alan J,BIOPAC Systems, Inc

7. The Implementation of an EMG Controlled Robotic Arm to Motivate Pre-College Students to Pursue Biomedical

Engineering Careers 3517

Mooic, Eugene J,Dc Marco, Robert M

, Foulds, Richard A, Alvaiez, Tara L

,New Jersey Institute of Technology

Session 9.3.3: Education: Best Practices in Promoting the BME Profession 2

Semahat Demir, Univ of Memphis & Univ of Tennessee, Isik Univ; Barbara Oakley, Oakland University

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Proposing the IOC Pedagogy for Japanese Higher Education in the Universalize Era 3521

Soctanto, Kawan K, l-Q Institute

2. Biomedical Engineering Curriculum: Should it be the Bioengineering Curriculum? 3525

I ilhgow, Brian J,Monash Univeisity

Contents - 51

3. Development of Projects by Clinical Biomedical Engineering Students 3529

Ortiz-Posadas, M R,Ortiz-Pedroza, M R

,Martmez-Licona, F M ,

Gaicia-Gonzalez, M T,Gaitan-Gonzalcz, M I

,Universidad

Autonoma Metropohtana

4. Biomedical Engineering Education and Related Research Activity in Hungary 3533

Benyo, Zoltan, Benyo, Balazs, Varady, Peter, Szilagyi, Laszlo, Kovacs, Levente, Somogyi, Peter, Budapest Univ ol technology and

Economics

Session 9.3.4: Education: Computational and Simulation Resources in BME Education 2

Semahat Demir, Univ of Memphis & Univ of Tennessee, Isik Univ

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Computerized Games Sequency for Written Language Acquisition in Special Education 3536

Amate, Flavio C, Oliveira, Heloisa A D

, Barreiro, Marcelo S,Fr6ve, Annie F

, University of Sao Paulo - USP

2. A Flash-Based Multimedia Interactive Tutoring System for Distance Education of Biomedical Engineering Students:

New Approach to Teaching Microcontroler-Based Systems 3540

Cho, Jongman , Inje University

3. Biosignal Laboratory: a Software Tool for Complete Biomedical Signals Processing and Analysis 3544

Cuesta-Frau, David, Mico-Tormos, Pau, Aboy, Mateo, Novak, Daniel, Brezny, Richard, Samblas-Pena, Luis, Pastor-Peidro, Daniel,

Sancho, Silvia, Polytechnic University of Valencia

Track 9.5: Medical Device Commercialization

Grace Bartoo, Instruments for Science & Medicine, Inc

Session 9.5.1: Medical Device Commercialization

Robert Munzncr, www.doctordevice.com

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Entering the U.s. Medical Device Market 3548

Munzner, Robert F, www DoctorDevice com

Theme 10. Genomics and Proteomics Engineering and Science

Metin Akay, 8000 Cumrnungs Hall, Frank Eisenhaber, Imp, David Fenstermacher, University of North Carolina

Track 10.1: Bioinformatics

Session 10.1.1: Genomics & Proteomics Engineering

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. Mining and Interpretation of Association Patterns Among Protein Sequence Motifs 3551

Hye J Kam, Doheon Lee, Kwang Hyung Lee, KAIST, South Korea

2. Genome Bases Sequences Characterization by a Neuro-Fuzzy Predictor 3555

Fira, Lucian I, Teodorescu, H N,Technical University of Iasi

3. Effect of Feature Extraction and Feature Selection on Expression Data from Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 3559

Turkeli, Yasemin, Ercil, Aytul, Sezerman, Ugur O ,Sabanci University

4. Effects of Spot and Background Defects on Quantitative Data from Spotted Mlcroarrays 3563

Lalush, David S,North Carolina State University

5. An Information System Supporting High Throughput Proteomics for the Cell Map Project 3567

Bencsath-Makkai, Zsuzsanna, Bell, Alex, Bergeron, John, Boismenu, Daniel, Harrison, Mark, Funnell, W Robert J, Mourner,

Cathenne, Paiement, Jacques, Roy, Line, Kearney, Robert E,McGill University

Session 10.1.2: Genomics & Proteomics Engineering

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 16:00 -18:00 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. Exhaustive Search for Fuzzy Gene Networks from Microarray Data 3571

Sokhansanj.Bahrad A , Quong, Judy, N , Fitch, J, Patrick, Quong, Andrew, A ,

Lawrence Liveimorc National laboratory

2. Immune-Microassay with Optical Protelnchip for Protein Detection 3575

Jin, Gang, Wang, Zhan-hw, Qi, Cai, Zhao, Zi-yan, Chen, She, Meng, Yong-hong, Ying, I'ei-qing, Xia, I u-hua, Wan, I i-jun ,Chinese

Academy of Sciences

3. In Situ Quantification of Genomic Instability and Telomeric Events in Breast Cancer Progression 3578

Ortiz de Solorzano, Carlos, Chin, Koei, Gray, Joe W, Lockclt, Stephen J

,Lawrence Berkeley National laboratory

Contents - 52

4. Updated Instrumentation for Continuous Array Genotyping of Short 3582Rusch, Terry L

, Dickinson, William, Che, Jain, Fiewger, Kim, Chudyk, Jon, Doktycz, Mitchel, Yu, Adong, Weber, James L

,Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation

Theme 11. Clinical Engineering - Technology Integration Management and TelemedicineYadin David, Texas Childrens Hospital, Elliot Sloane, Villanova University

Track 11.1: Best Practices in Clinical EngineeringYadin David, Texas Childrens Hospital, Adriana Velazquez, Subsecrctaria De Innovacion Y Calidad, Ssa

Session 11.1.1: Best Practices in Clinical EngineeringAdriana Velazquez, Subsecretaria De lnnovaci6n Y Calidad, Ssa

Friday Sep-19-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Island I, Slide)

1. Optimization of Biomedical Engineering Within a Comprehensive Cancer Center 3586

Trisch, Paul H, Ling, Clifton C

, Lui, Wei, Memonal Sloan-Kettenng Cancer Center

2. Clinical Engineering Methodology applied in the Tucuman's Public Health System: First results for X-ray service 3590

Rocha, L A, Rotger, Viviana I, Olivera, Juan M, Monzon, Jorge E ,

Universidad Nacional del Nordeste

3. Incorporating Usability Design Factors into Development of Clinical Decision Support Systems 3594

Yang, Lan, Fnze, Monique, University of Ottawa

4. A New Proposal of Quality Indicators for Clinical Engineering 3598

Miguel Cruz, Antonio, ISPJAE

5. In Vitro and in Vivo Evaluation of Electromagnetic Interference Between Wireless Home Monitoring Pacemakers

and Gsm Mobile Phones 3602

Ricci, R , Barbara, V , Santini, M , Bartolim, P, Calcagnini, G , Censi, F

, Flons, M , Pignalben, C,Islituto Supenore di Sanita

6. Methodology for Identification of Susceptible Areas to Electromagnetic Interference in the Hospital 3606

Muhlen, Sergio S, Cabral, Suzy C B., State University ofCampinas

7. Exploring Current Risks of Mobile Telephony in Hospital and Clinical Environments 3609

Yang, Lan, Fnze, Monique, P Eng, University ofOttawa

Session 11.1.2: Best Practices in Clinical Engineering posters

Friday Sep-19-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. Contribution for the Funcionality and the Safety in Magnetic Resonance: an Approach for the Imaging Quality 3613

Garcia, Renato , Moraes, Luciano, Umversidade Federal de Santa Catanna

2. Computerized Protocol to Optimizing the Quality Control of Mammography , 3617

Ebisawa, M L N, Frere, Annie F

,Umversidade de Mogi das Cruzes - UMC

3. Ad Hoc Test Protocols for Determination of Electromagnetic Interference Caused by Cell Phones on Electro-Medical

Devices 3621

Nogueira-Neto, Guilherme N, Nohama, Percy, Moura, Marcos A

, Paula, Sergio L B,Pontificia Umversidade Catolica do Parana

4. A Proposal of Standarization to Calculate Count, Turnaround and Response Time of Work Orders and Their

Application in a Queuing Model 3625

Miguel Cruz, Antonio, ISPJAE

Track 11.2: Technology Management and Assessment

Elliot Sloane, Villanova University, Antonio Hernandez, Pan American Health Organization / World Health or

Session 11.2.1: Technology Management and Assessment

Antonio Hernandez, Pan American Health Organization / Woild Health or

Friday Sep-19-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Island I, Slide)

1. Integration of Heterogeneous Medical Supplies and Computerized Medical Maintenance Management (CMMS)Databases and Decision Support Systems 3628

Sloane, Elliot B, Rosow, Eric, Adam, Joseph, Villanova University

2. A Medical Assessment Algorithm For Automated Remote Triage 3630

Wendelken, Suzanne M, Thayer School of Engineering, Daitmouth College

3. Strategic Graphic Dashboards for Improved Technology Management Decisions 3634

Sloane, Elliot B, Rosow, Eric, Adam, Joseph, Villanova University

Contents - 53

4. Case Studies Using Graphically Enhanced Computer Software to Improve Technology Assessments and Enhance

Clinical Decisions 3636

Sloane, Elliot B, Liberatore, Matthew J

, Nydick, Robert L, Villanova University

5. Clinical Engineering in Medical Technology Assessment 3640

Garcia, Renato , Kolzer, Jose Fabio,Umversidade Federal de Santa Catanna

6. Microcomputer Based System to Assess Defibrillators 3644

Endres, Rodngo N , Moracs, Raimes, Ojeda, Renato, Instituto de Engenhana Biomedica -UFSC

Track 11.3: Integration of Telemedicine and Telehealth

Yddin David, Texas Childrens Hospital, Nulo Saranummi, VTT Information Technology

Session 11.3.1: Integaration of Telemedicine and Telehealth

Yadin David, Texas Childrens Hospital, Nulo Saranummi, VTT Information Technology

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Island I, Slide)

2. Collaborative Environments for Telecardiology 3646

Jatoba, Pedro H, Lima, Rafael, Vilar, G , Oliveira, E, Mattos, S

,Catholic University ofPemambuco

3. Antioquia's Telemedicine Network: Informatic and Telecomunlcation Technologies to Service of Health 3649

Mejia, S, Cardona, O , Ospina, J G

, Gutierrez, J , Castnllon, J, Giraldo, D , Castillo, M , Martinez, C , Londoflo, B, Naranjo, G ,

Bustamante, J; Restrepo, J, Universidad Pontificia Bohvanana

4. The Influence of Display Format on Decision-Making in a Lung Transplant Home Monitoring Program -

Preliminary Results 3653

Pieczkiewicz, David S, Finkelstem, Stanley M , Hertz, Marshall I, University of MinnesotaUniversity ofMinnesota

5. Telemed - the Telematic System Supporting Intensive Insulin Treatment of the Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetic

Patients. FIRst Clinical Application 3657

Ladyzynski, Piotr, Wojcicki, Jan M, Krzymien, Janusz, Toltynski, Piotr, Musial, Karolina, Tracz, Manusz, Karnafel,

Waldemar, Institute of Biocybemetics & Biomedical Eng PAS

6. Adjusting Dlcom Specifications When Using Wireless Lans: the Median Example 3661

Banitsas, Konstantinos A, Tachakra, Sapal, Song, Yong Hua, Brunei University

7. Monitoring of Body Weight for Heart Failure Patients: Variability of Weight and Self- Reporting 3665Jimison, Holly, Pavel, Misha, OHSU

8. A Website for Hospitals Technological Management System Support 3669

Limia, Alejandro Torres, CEBIO Universidad Pohtecnica de la Habana

Session 11.3.2: Telemedicine and Telehealth postersNulo Saranummi, Vtt Information Technology

Friday Sep-19-2003, 16:00 - 18:00 (Coral Gallery, Poster)

1. A Coding Algorithm for SMS Data Transmission in Tele-Home Care System 3672

Xu, Xiaomin, Liu, Ymg, University ofPortsmouth

2. Safe Control of Ultrasound Probe on Abdomen by Pulling Cables for Robotic Tele-Echography System 3676

Masuda, Kohji, Vilchis, Adriana, Troccaz, Jocelyne, Cinquin, Philippe, Tokyo University A&T

3. Possibilities to Use the Practice of Telemedicine in Actual Technological Conditions to Remote Areas 3680Kmeteuk, Osmir F , Amonm, Mardson F

,PUCPR

Track 11.4: Shared Clinical Engineering Issues in Latin and North America

Session 11.4.1: Shared Clinical Engineering Issues in Latin and North America

Yadin David, Texas Childrens Hospital

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Island I, Slide)

1. Evaluation and Selection of General Purpose Infusion Pumps 3683Tox, Torrest, The Methodist Hospital

2. The Development of Clinical Engineering in Latin America and the Caribbean 3684Hernandez, Antonio

,Pan American Health Organization / World Health Or

3. Biomedical Engineering Equipment Management System (BEEMS) 3685Molina, Claudia P

, David, Yadin, Texas Children's Hospital

Contents - 54

Theme 12. Mini-SymposiaMetin Akay, 8000 Cummings Hall, Frank Eisenhaber, Imp, David Fenstermacher, University ofNorth

Track 12.1: Novel Technologies: Genomics and Neuroengineering

Session 12.1.1: Mini-symposium: Interfacing In-Vitro Neural Networks to ComputersThomas Coates, Jr, University of Kentucky, Greg Gcrhardt, University of Kentucky

Friday Sep-19-2003, 8:00 -10:00 (Coral Sea I, Slide)

1. Studying Mammalian Neurons in Vitro with Multielcctrode Arrays 3686Pine, Jerome

,Caltech

2. Long-Term Bidirectional Neuron Interfaces for Robotic Control, and in Vitro Learning Studies 3690

Potter, Steve M, Georgia Tech

Session 12.1.2: Mini-symposium: Novel Technologies for Brain-Machine InterfacingGreg Gcrhardt, University ofKentucky, Thomas Coates, Jr., University of Kentucky

Friday Sep-19-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Sea I, Slide)

1. Microfabricated Ceramic Sensor Arrays for Direct Interfacing to Deep Brain Structures in Primates 3694

Coates, Jr, Thomas D, Hampson, Robert, Deadwyler, Sam, Gerhardt, Greg A , University of Kentucky

2. Nanostructured Porous Silicon Scaffolds for Improved Biocompatibility of Thin Film Microelectrodes 3698

Moxon, Karen A,Drexcl University

3. Ceramic-Based Microelectrode Neuronal Recordings in the Rat and Monkey 3700

Hampson, Robert E, Coates, Jr, Thomas D ; Gerhardt, Greg A , Deadwyler, Sam A., Wake Forest University School of Medicine

4. Clinical Considerations for the Rapid Electrochemical Detection of Glutamate in the Intra-operative and Long-termMonitoring 3704van Home, Craig G , Brigham and Women's Hospital - Harvard Med Sen

Session 12.1.3: Mini-Symposium: Proteomics & Genomics EngineeirngMetin Akay, 8000 Cummings Hall; Chiara Sabatti, UCLA

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 10:30 - 12:30 (Coral Island II, Slide)

1. Sep: Score for Expression Profile ? A Novel Method for Predicting Clinical Outcome in Breast Cancer 3707

Zhang, Zhe, Fenstermacher, David, University ofNorth Carolina at Chapel Hill

2. Dictionary Model for the Analysis of E. Coli Promoter Regions 3711

Sabatti, Chiara, Rohhn, Lars, Liao, James, UCLA

3. Engineering a Proteomics PipeLine for the CellMap Project 3715

Kearney, Robert E, Bencsath-Makkai, Zsuzsanna, Granja, Carmelo, Bell, Alex, Boismenu, Daniel, Bergeron, John, McGill University

Track 12.3: Wearable Health Management SystemsAndieas Lymbens, European Commission

Session 12.3.1: Wearable Health Management SystemsBin He, University of Illinois at Chicago; Andreas Lymbens, European Commission

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Kingdom HI, Slide)

1. Smart Wearable Systems for Personalised Health Management: Current R&D and Future Challenges 3716

Lymbens, Andreas, European Commission

2. Knitted Bioclothes for Cardiopulmonary Monitoring 3720

Paradiso, Rita, Gemignani, Angclo, Scilmgo Enzo P,Dc Rossi, Danilo

, MiliorSpA

3. Wearable Sensory-Motor Orthoses for Tele-Rehabilitation 3724

Tognctti, Alcssandro, Carpi, redenco. Lorussi, rcdenco, Maz?oldi, Alberto, Orsini, Piero, Scilingo, Enzo P,Tesconi, Mario, Dc

Rossi, Danilo, Research Cenler

4. Continuous Monitoring of Vital Constants for Mobile Users: the MobiHcalth Approach 3728

Ilui/og, Ramci K, Konstantas, Dimitri, Ericsson GmbH

5. A Wearable Standards-Based Point-of-Carc System for Home Use 3732

Yao, Jianchu, Schmilz, Ryan, Wairen, Steve, Kansas State University

Contents - 55

Session 12.3.2: Wearable Health Management Systems II

Andreas Lymbens, European Commission

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 16:00 - 18:00 (Coral Kingdom III, Slide)

1. Wearable Telemonitoring Systems Designed with Interoperability in Mind 3736

Warren, Steve, Yao, Jianchu, Schmitz, Ryan, Nagl, Luke, Kansas Stale University

2. Development of Hands-free Operation Interface for Wearable Computer -Hyper Hospital at Home- 3740

Mizuno, Fumio, Hayasaka, Tomoaki, Tsubota, Ken-ichi, Wada, Shigco, Yamaguchi, Takami ,Tohoku University

3. Smart Clothes for the Monitoring in Real Time and Conditions of Physiological, Emotional and Sensorial Reactions

of Human3744

Dittmar, Andre, Axisa, F , Delhomme, G ,CNRS LPM INSA

Track 12.4: Recent Progress in BioelectromagnetismBin He, University of Illinois at Chicago

Session 12.4.1: Mini-symposium: Recent Progress in BioelectromagnetismBin He, University of Illinois at Chicago, John Clark, Rice University

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 16:00 - 18:00 (Coral Kingdom I, Slide)

1. Cardiac Potential Mapping 3749

Taccardi, Bruno, Punske, Bonnie B,Colli Franzone, Piero

, University ofUtah

2. Electrical and Optical Mapping of Cardiac Activity 3753

Smith, William M, University ofAlabama at Birmingham

3. Design of Electrode Systems for Measuring Cardiac Micro-Impedances 3756

Barr, Roger C , Plonsey, Robert, Duke University

4. Computer Heart Models and the Simulation of the Electrocardiogram: Newer Strategies 3760

Gulrajani, Ramesh M ,Universitede Montreal,

5. Electrocardiographic Tomograpgic Imaging 3764

He, Bin, University of Illinois at Chicago

Track 12.6: Medical applications and Safety of Electromagnetic Fields

Maria Stuchly, University ofVictoria

Session 12.6.1: Medical Applications and Safety of Electromagnetic Fields

Maria Stuchly, University of Victoria

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Garden II, Slide)

1. Interactions of Medical Implants with the Magnetic Fields In MRI 3767

Nyenhuis, John A, Purdue University

2. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation by Gradient Switching Fields in MRI 3771

So, Poman, Capula, Krys, Stuchly, Maria A, University of Victoria

3. Inverse Scattering Algorithms for Biological Tissue Diffraction Tomography: a Comparative Study 3775

Kechnbans, C , Maniatis, T A., Nikita, K S, Uzunoglu, N K, National Technical University of Athens

4. Modeling FDTD Wave Propagation in Dispersive Biological Tissue Using a Single Pole ^Transform Function 3779

Rappaport, Carey, Bishop, Emmett, Kosmas, Panagiotis ,Northeastern University

5. Microwave Intravascular Detection of Vulnerable Plaque 3783

Meaney, Paul M, Doyley, Marvin M , Pendergrass, Sarah A

, Wells, Wendy A , Yan, Shaofeng, Fox, Colleen J, Paulsen, Keith

D, Dartmouth College

6. Preliminary Investigations of Tissue Sensing Adaptive Radar for Breast Tumor Detection 3787

Fear, Ehse C , University of Calgary

7. Dielectric Spectroscopy of Breast Tissue- Improved Model of the Precision Open-Ended Coaxial Probe 3791

Popovic, Dijana, Okomewski, Michal, University of Calgary

Contents - 56

Track 12.8: MicroelectrodesBarbara Oakley, Oakland University

Session 12.8.1: Microelectrodes

Barbara Oakley, Oakland University

Thursday Sep-18-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Sea II, Slide)

1. New Approaches for the Implementation of Minimally Invasive Microelectrode Arrays Designed for Brain-MachineInterfaces

3794Martel, Sylvain M , Fofonoff, Timothy A , Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology

2. Microelectrode Coatings for Neural Stimulation and Recording 3798Cogan, Stuart F

, EIC Laboratories, Inc

3. Fabrication and Evaluation of A Silicon Probe Array on a Flexible Substrate for Neural Recording 3802Akamatsu, Naoki, The University ofTokyo

4. Microelectrode Technologies for Neuroengineered Systems 3806Judy, Jack W, UCLA

5. Multi-Electrode Recording from Motor Cortex in Behaving Primates 3810Hatsopoulos, Nicholas, Joshi, Jignesh , University ofChicago

Track 12.9: Nonlinear Neurodynamics and Control

Cht-Sang Poon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Session 12.9.1: Non-linear Neurodynamics and Control

Chi-Sang Poon, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ranu Jung, Arizona State University

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Sea I, Slide)

1. Obtaining the Elusive Small-Signal (type 0) Pre 3814Butera, Robert J, Preyer, Amanda J., Institute for Bioengineenng and Biosciences

2. Nonlinear Neural Network Dynamics in the Mammalian Respiratory Oscillator 3816

Smith, Jeffrey C; Del Negro, C A, NINDS, NIH

3. Adaptive Cardiac Arrhythmia Control: What Are the Prospects? 3819

Christini, David J,Weill Medical College of Cornell University

4. Nonlinear Neurodynamics Model of Heart Rate Variability, Multifractality and Chaos 3822Poon, Chi-Sang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

5. Variability in Motor Control: Supraspino-Spinal Interactions underlie Fractal Locomotor Rhythms 3826

Jung, Ranu, Wang, Heng, Anzona State University

6. Chaos in Neural Systems: from Epilepsy to Neurocomputing 3830

Ditto, William L, Universtity of Florida

Track 12.10: The Role of Stretch Sensitive Reflexes in Coordinating Multijoint Posture and

Movement

Eric Perreault, Northwestern University

Session 12.10.1: The Role of Stretch Sensitive Reflexes in Coordinating Multijoint Posture and Movement

Eric Perreault, Northwestern University

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 10:30 -12:30 (Coral Garden III, Slide)

1. Transformation of Muscular Action into Endpoint Forces In the Hindlimbof the Decerebrate Cat 3834

Nichols, T Richard, Munnas, Kathenne I, Huyghues-Despointes, Clotilde M J 1, Burkholder, Thomas J, Emory University

2. Mapping 3D Sensory Input onto Spinal Interneurons 3837

Heckman, C J, Johnson, M D, Hyngstrom, A, Perreault, E J

,Northwestern University School ofMedicine

3. Primary Motor Cortex and Feedback Control: Long-Loop Reflexes Reflect Joint Mechanics and Not Joint Motion 3840

Scott, Stephen H, Korbel, Tereza, Singh, Kan, Queens University

4. Unitary Premotor Drives and Modular Reflex Primitives in Frog Spinal Cord 3843

Giszter, Simon F,Drexel University College ofMedicine

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Track 12.11: Communication Theory, Coding Theory and Molecular Biology

Elebeoba May, Sandia National Laboratories

Session 12.11.1: Communication Theory, Coding Theory and Molecular BiologyElebeoba May, Sandia National Laboratories

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 13:30 -15:30 (Coral Island I, Slide)

1. Static and Dynamic Properties of DNA Languages 3846

Konstantmidis, Stavros, Kan, Lila,Saint Marys University

2. The Role of Error-Coding in Shaping the Nucleotide Alphabet: Nature's Choice of A, U, C and G 3850

Mac Dbnaill, D6nall A, University of Dublin

3. On Finding Convolutional Code Generators for Translation Initiation of Escherichia Coli K-12 3854

Ponnala, Lain, Bitzcr, Donald L., Vouk, Mladen A,NCSU

4. Optimal Generators for a Systematic Block Code Model of Prokaryotic Translation Initiation 3858

May, Elebeoba E., Sandia National Laboratories

5. Molecular Information Theory: From Clinical Applications To Molecular Machine EfficiencyMolecular 3861

Schneider, Thomas D., National Institutes of Health

Track 12.12: Innovative health technologies: device design and drug formulation

Sheila Price, Loughborough University

Session 12.12.1: Innovative technologies: device design and drug formulation

Sheila Price, Loughborough University

Saturday Sep-20-2003, 13:30 - 15:30 (Coral Garden II, Slide)

1 Calibration of a Novel In-Line Technology for Assessment of Pulmonary Drug Delivery 3862

Smith, Peter R; Kusmartseva, Olga E., Kattige, Asha S., Price, Robert, Loughborough University

2 Design of a Turbulence-Enhanced Deaggregation System for Dry Powder Formulations 3866

Teh, N. J.; Sarvar, F., Conway, P. P., Loughborough University

3. Health Informatics: a Key Driver for Integrated Drug Delivery Systems 3870

Summers, Ron, Rice, Sheila Loughborough University

4. Characterization of the Surface Physico-Chemical Stability of Materials Directly Applicable to Inhalation Therapy 3873

Price, Robert; Kattige, Asha; Begat, Philippe; Young, Paul, University of Bath

The Alternation of Cellular Vlscoclasticity and Cellular Response in Endothelial Cell under Hyperglycemia 3876

Hyunyoung Jang, Jerome Targovnik, and Stephen Massia, Arizona State University

Author Index Author Index-1

Keyword Index Keyword-1

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