Analysis of Blink Rate Variability During Reading and Memory Testing

Authors

  • Temesgen Gebrehiwot School of Electronics, Electrical and Communication Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education.
  • Rafal Paprocki School of Electronics, Electrical and Communication Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education.
  • Artem Lenskiy School of Electronics, Electrical and Communication Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education.

Keywords:

Eye Blink, Blink Rate Variability,

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.

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Published

2017-06-01

How to Cite

Gebrehiwot, T., Paprocki, R., & Lenskiy, A. (2017). Analysis of Blink Rate Variability During Reading and Memory Testing. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 9(2-4), 139–142. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/2376

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2-4: Circuit and System Advancement in Modern World III

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Articles

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