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For Research Use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Expanding Range of Research Applications

Rehabilitation Research Informatics Research

Measurements While Walking Motion Analysis BMI Research

Recent years have seen progress in applied research into the use of fNIRS for Simultaneous measurements with a motion analysis system can link the Real-time transfer of measured data to another PC permits biofeedback on
nerve rehabilitation, such as functional recovery after a stroke. Unlike fMRI, subject's body movements and brain functions. the subject and application to brain-machine interfaces (BMI) for control of
which requires the subject to remain still, fNIRS permits brain-function external devices.
measurements in a task environment while moving.
Consequently, it is possible to obtain measurements while the subject is moving
on a treadmill or ergometer, enabling the acquisition of information about Feedback
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cerebral activity related to the motion or cognitive functions involved in the motion. Control
Neurorehabilitation Research
In the rehabilitation eld, feedback on the patient's recovery process, used to
promote more ef cient recovery, is known as neurorehabilitation. fNIRS permits Example of Real-Time Data Transfer System
measurements during various tasks for speech therapy or occupational therapy. 1 Main unit: 4 sets or more, L-shaped fibers
2 Whole-head fiber holder/holder kit (short-distance)
3 3D position measurement system, MRI fusion software
Bibliography • NeuroImage, 34 (4), 1416-1427 (2007) Video synchronization system, Real-Time Data Transfer System

Education and Psychology Research

Cognitive Neuroscience Eye Movements

Example of measurement system during motion To acquire strictly task-dependent signals, the brain-function measurements Simultaneous measurements with an eye movement tracker can link the
Bibliography • Stroke, 34 (12), 2866-2870 (2003) 1 Main unit: 40 sets, L-shaped fibers 2 Whole-head fiber holder/holder kit (short-distance) are performed in a laboratory where various conditions can be controlled. subject's eye movements and brain functions.
• PLoS ONE, 7 (3), e32234 (2012) 3 3D position measurement system, MRI fusion software, Video synchronization system fNIRS places few restrictions on the measurement environment or the
subject's posture, which makes it effective for psychological experiments.
Acquiring brain-function data with respect to diverse topics to understand
Drug Development and Medical Research human cognitive functions under various conditions may lead to the kansei
evaluation of products.
Group Comparisons for Mental Disorder Research
Bibliography • J. Biomed Opt., 15（3）, 037006 （2010）
Centroid and integration functions are used to calculate the integrated value • NeuroReport, 21（2）, 127-131 （2010）
and centroid value for each channel within a speci ed time range. These • Res. Develo. Disabil., 33（2）, 518-524 （2012）
values are plotted on a scatter diagram with integrated values on the • Schizophrenia Research, 136（1）, 63-69（2012）
horizontal axis and centroid values on the vertical axis. Previously acquired
disease-speci c data can be displayed color-coded by group. Examples of Visual Function Measurement Systems
1 Main unit: 32 sets, L-shaped fibers 2 Temporal Fiber Holder
Bibliography • Schizophrenia Research, 136 (1), 63-69 (2012) 3 3D position measurement system, MRI fusion software
Video synchronization system, Stimulus Presentation System
Measurements on Newborn Babies and Infants
Basic Research
The brain functions of newborn babies and infants and how they develop is a
research area not yet fully explained. Because it uses near infra-red light,
fNIRS is a safe brain-function measurement technique effective for Simultaneous NIRS and EEG Measurements
measurements on newborn babies and infants. It can be used for diverse Simultaneous measurements of neural activity and changes in blood ow enhance
research applications including the senses of touch, hearing, and vision. Holder set for newborn babies (Pad Type) the spatiotemporal resolution and permit application to many research elds.
Bibliography • Brain Research, 1383, 242-251 (2011)
Bibliography • Brain Topogr, 22（3）, 197-214（2009）
• NeuroReport, 23 (6), 373-377 (2012) • NeuroImage, 59（4）, 4006-4021（2012）
Example of measurements on infants Example of Simultaneous EEG measurement system
1 Main unit: 12 sets, L-shaped fibers 2 Holder for infants measurement, Type A 1 Main unit: 36 sets, L-shaped fibers 2 EEG simultaneous measurement fiber holder
3 Fiber set for infants measurement (12 sets)・Phantom for infants measurement 3 3D position measurement system, MRI fusion software
Converter box rack for infants measurement Holder for infants measurement (Cap Type), Fiber set for infants measurement Video synchronization system, EEG data integration software

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