Equipment
A variety of equipment is available for use in MRI Experiments.
Display ComputerInternet connection, high-quality sound card, and connected to the projector and button response box. Matlab and E-Prime are installed for running fMRI studies. |
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Projector & ScreenNEC LT265 DLP projector. Native resolution is 1024x768. |
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Avotec SV-6011 LCD Projection SystemThe SV-6011 is a color LCD projection system designed for MR use. The 6011 system accepts an XVGA input (1024x768). The projector displays images on a rear projection screen that hangs in the bore. |
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Button Response PadsfORP fiber-optic button boxes for interactive subject participation. We have 5 different interfaces as pictured – single and double handheld, 5-button stick, joystick (either single or double), and trackball. Website: http://www.curdes.com |
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SR-Research Eyelink 1000 Eye-tracking SystemThe Long Range Mount for the EyeLink 1000 system is optimized for MRI applications. The camera sits in the bore and allows for quick and accurate monocular real-time eye tracking of subjects at a rate of 500Hz. |
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Medoc Thermal StimulatorThe Medoc Thermal Stimulator TSA-II utilizes a thermode placed on the patient's skin, which either heats or cools the skin as needed. The patient is asked to respond to these temperature stimuli by pushing a response button or verbally. Website: http://www.medoc-web.com/tsa.html |
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NNL Sound SystemNordic Neurolab (NNL) Audio System. High-quality stereo headphones, together with a communication console for auditory and speech (using the optical microphone) studies. Frequency response from 8Hz to 35kHz and a noise attenuation of +30dB. These headphones offer 35dB sound protection so subjects don’t have to wear earplugs. Not possible to use with the neck coil – use the MR system headphones instead. Website: http://www.nordicneurolab.com |
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Optical MicrophonePhone-or Optical Microphone with digital and analog outputs. For auditory response or speech fMRI studies. Website: http://www.magmedix.com |
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MR Compatible EyeglassesMR compatible interchangeable prescription eyeglass with lens inserts in Rx powers from -6 to +6. Website: https://www.safevision.net/ |
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MR Compatible CameraMR compatible black & white camera with f=2.5mm and f=6mm lenses on a ball-joint. Used to monitor volunteer in the bore and can be used for recording subject hand movements, etc. Website: http://www.mrc-systems.de/englisch/development/mriequipment.html |
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DVD/CD PlayingSony DVP-N550P DVD player. Interface either through the MR scanner headphones or the NNL headphones. |
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Physiological Monitoring & RecordingMonitoring and recording of peripheral pulse (top), ECG (middle) and respiration (bottom) through Siemens wireless physiological equipment. |
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