Title: Michael Wagner - Innovator in Physiological Signal Localization
Introduction
Michael Wagner is an inventor based in Hamburg, Germany. He is associated with Compumedics Limited, a company known for its advancements in medical technology. Although he currently holds no granted patents, his work in the field of physiological signal analysis is noteworthy.
Latest Patent Applications
Michael Wagner's latest patent application is titled "Localizing Physiological Signals." This invention provides a method and apparatus for the acquisition and analysis of data that displays a linear relationship or can be transformed into a linearized relationship. The application focuses on electrophysiological signal data from sensors suitable for EEG, MEG, ECG, and similar technologies. The method can be implemented in computer software and includes computing a cortical current flow vector field or a distribution of activity-indicating values for cortical locations. It determines which currents are not inward-flowing and defines a diagonal weighting matrix. This matrix has entries representing locations where currents are not inward-flowing that are smaller compared to other entries. The method re-calculates the cortical current flow vector according to a chosen method while incorporating the diagonal weighting matrix. It also modifies the distribution of activity-indicating values so that values representing locations where currents are not inward-flowing indicate smaller activity than before the modification. The outputs of this method can be stored in computer files for display on suitable monitors.
Conclusion
Michael Wagner's contributions to the field of physiological signal localization demonstrate his innovative approach to medical technology. His work has the potential to enhance the understanding and analysis of electrophysiological signals.