On the use of EEG features towards person identification via neural networks

Med Inform Internet Med. 2001 Jan-Mar;26(1):35-48.

Abstract

Person identification based on spectral information extracted from the EEG is addressed in this work a problem that has not yet been seen in a signal processing framework. Spectral features are extracted non-parametrically from real EEG data recorded from healthy individuals. Neural network classification is applied on these features using a Learning Vector Quantizer in an attempt to experimentally investigate the connection between a person's EEG and genetically specific information. The proposed method, compared with previously proposed methods, has yielded encouraging correct classification scores in the range of 80% to 100% (case-dependent). These results are in agreement with previous research showing evidence that the EEG carries genetic information.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alpha Rhythm
  • Anthropology, Physical / methods*
  • Beta Rhythm
  • Electroencephalography / methods*
  • False Negative Reactions
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Fourier Analysis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Informatics Applications
  • Medical Informatics Computing
  • Middle Aged
  • Neural Networks, Computer*
  • Patient Identification Systems / methods*
  • Pedigree
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Theta Rhythm