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Analysis of Blink Rate Variability during reading and memory testing

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper we investigated how statistical properties of the blink rate variability changes during two mental tasks: reading a passage and memory testing. To construct time series of inter-blink intervals (blink rate variability) we detected exact blink time in EEG recordings using our blink detection algorithm. We found that among 13 subjects, all subjects blinked less during reading session. Moreover, standard deviation of the blink rate variability is higher during reading. Thus, we conclude that the variability of inter-blink intervals decreases during tasks that require concentration and intense mental activity.

Source: Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.1603.04173

Authors: Gebrehiwot, Temesgen, Paprocki, Rafal, Lenskiy, Artem

Institution: Korea University of Technology and Education

Language: English

Topic: Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2472830521

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Cites: 8

Cited by: 1

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