Study of a Statistical Risk-Analysis Tool for Evaluating Interference Impact on an ECG Signal

Marc Kopf, Tiago P. Nunes, Hugo Plácido Da Silva, Hugo Gamboa, Anne Roc'h

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Abstract

The latest European Union regulations mandate a risk-based approach to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). In this context, this study addresses challenges in assessing medical devices' risk over diverse electromagnetic environments and extended service periods. Combining an ECG signal with waveforms representing various interferences, it explores a novel concept for statistically evaluating interference impact on cyclic biosignals, such as the electrocardiogram (ECG), akin to statistical eye diagrams. The tool offers utility for risk analysis and EMC debugging as it extends insight beyond basic statistical parameters, such as mean or standard deviation, by visualizing the distribution of the total signal for each sample on a unit interval.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Joint International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity
Subtitle of host publicationEMC Japan/Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC Japan/APEMC Okinawa 2024 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages698-701
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9784885523472
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE Joint International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity: EMC Japan/Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC Japan/APEMC Okinawa 2024 - Okinawa, Japan
Duration: 20 May 202424 May 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE Joint International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity: EMC Japan/Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC Japan/APEMC Okinawa 2024 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Joint International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal and Power Integrity: EMC Japan/Asia Pacific International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC Japan/APEMC Okinawa 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOkinawa
Period20/05/2424/05/24

Keywords

  • Biosignals
  • ECG
  • electromagnetic compatibility
  • EMC
  • EMI
  • risk-analysis
  • risk-assessment
  • risk-based EMC

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