EEG Machine

An EEG machine is a device that records the electrical activity of the

brain. It contain electrodes that can detect brain activity when placed
on a subject’s scalp. The electrodes record the brain wave patterns
and the EEG machine sends the data to a computer or cloud server.

EEG Machine FAQ’s

What is an EEG Machine?
EEG machines — which include portable EEG machines, ambulatory
EEG machines and EEG neurofeedback machines or EEG biofeedback
machines — are monitoring devices used for EEG recordings. EEG
stands for electroencephalography, the non-invasive method of
monitoring the brain’s electrical signals.

Most of these devices contain electrodes, amplifiers, filters and an

analog to digital converter. Wireless or portable EEG machines contain
a battery, while wired EEG machines will be hooked up directly to a
computer.

An ambulatory EEG machine is used during an extended EEG reading.

Often used to diagnose sleep disorders or seizure disorders,
ambulatory EEGs record for up to 72 hours while traditional EEG tests
record for 1-2 hours.

EEG neurofeedback machines, also called EEG biofeedback machines,

are EEG systems that allow a subject to see their brain activity in real-
time. During this type of EEG monitoring, the EEG machine is synced
to a computer or a cloud device, and the subject’s brain waves are
displayed on a computer screen.

How Does an EEG Machine Work?

The EEG electrodes pick up on electrical activity produced by neurons.
EEG machines use an array of electrodes because the brain produces
different signals from different brain regions. The number of electrodes
corresponds with the number of channels an EEG machine has. The
more channels, the higher the resolution of EEG data captured. A 32
channel EEG machine captures a more detailed picture of brainwave
activity than an 8 channel EEG machine, in other words.

EEG signals are typically very small – around 10 microVolts or less. To

make accurate measurements the signals from the electrodes are
passed to an amplifier system that stabilizes the signals and magnifies
them to a level that can be measured accurately using common
electronic components that convert them to digital signals. The
amplified signals can be recorded via computer, mobile device or
cloud database.

How to Read an EEG Machine

If an EEG test is recommended for medical reasons, doctors who
specialize in the nervous system are responsible for reading and
interpreting the results.

In the past, only doctors and researchers with the proper technical
training could make sense of EEG data. Now, there are several
software solutions that pair with EEG machines to make EEG insights
more readily available. Individuals, employers or researchers can use
software to visualize brain activity patterns, analyze EEG data streams
and measure cognitive performance.

This software often uses machine learning to parse through the EEG
signals (machine learning eeg data). Machine learning algorithms can
be trained to recognize the brain patterns that occur while the EEG
subject experiences different expressions, emotions and actions.

What Does an EEG Machine Measure?

EEG machines measure changes in the electrical activity the brain
produces, not thoughts or feelings. These voltage changes come from
ionic current within and between neurons. EEG machines don’t send
any electricity into your brain, they simply capture electrical signals
that naturally occur as your brain absorbs and processes information.

Does EMOTIV offer EEG Machines?

EMOTIV is an award-winning EEG machine brand that offers three
devices built for neuroscience, workplace wellness and safety,
cognitive performance, neuromarketing, and brain-controlled
technology applications. EMOTIV’s devices costs start at $299 for
individual performance and wellness use (the EMOTIV Insight
headset).

Considered one of the best EEG machines on the market, the EMOTIV

EPOC+ headset provides professional-grade brain data for academic
research and commercial use. For researchers, EMOTIV offers
the EPOC FLEX Cap, a 32 channel EEG machine with high-density
coverage and moveable electrodes available in either gel or saline.

EMOTIV also offers software for reading EEG

machines. EmotivPro enables users to analyze EEG data, display EEG
recordings in real-time and mark events. MyEmotiv is a mobile app
that allows you to capture your brain data, visualize brain activity and
measure cognitive performance metrics such as focus, relaxation and
stress. BrainViz is a real-time, 3D brain visualization software
application used for research purposes.