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Raster-scan method for observing physiological entrainment phenomena

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A simple raster-scan display, using a small interactive microcomputer with graphics capability, is described and gives visual indication of various entrainment-type phenomena. In particular, almostentrainment and transient behaviour are easily detectable. The display is illustrated using entrainment conditions in heart-rate variability data and blood-flow measurements.

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  1. Department of Control Engineering, University of Sheffield, Map** Street, S1 3JD, Sheffield, England

    D. A. Linkens

  2. Department of Electrical Engineering, Imperial College, London, England

    R. I. Kitney

  3. Department of Electrical Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

    O. Rompelman

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Linkens, D.A., Kitney, R.I. & Rompelman, O. Raster-scan method for observing physiological entrainment phenomena. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 20, 483–488 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02442410

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