Miniaturized Intracerebral Potential Recorder for Long-Term Local Field Potential of Deep Brain Signals

A miniaturized intracerebral potential recorder for long-term local field potential (LFP) of deep brain signals is proposed. LFP can be recorded by deep brain electrodes. The abnormal beta-band oscillation of LFP in subthalamic nucleus and internal globus pallidus in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) are associated with the severity of the symptoms. The LFP signal from patients who have been implanted with deep brain electrode can be monitored by our system for at least 24 hours in real time. Graphical user interface has also been developed for use by medical personnel. Imitation experiments and in vivo experiments were performed to successfully verify that our system can measure LFP signals. With 24-hour intracerebral signals, researchers can analyze what is happened in the brain in daily life. In the future, more effective PD treatment can be developed, such as intelligent closed-loop deep brain stimulation.