Tracked Bipolar Stimulator Greg Wempe Advised by: Dr. Robert L. Galloway, Ph.D. Mr. Steven L. Hartmann Initial Presentation January 17, 2001

Project Definition Design a sheath and carriage system that will integrate into the present software package and allow for the tracking and marking of desired points. Additional software coding may be required for proper incorporation.

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Project Background Mapping of surface points on the brain is necessary in most surgical cases Current methodology limited to “Post-It” notes or other form of manual surface marking Limited accuracy Surface marking techniques are currently available and readily applicable

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Current Status Stimulator lead sheath design is being machined Stimulator carriage connection to IRED probe is also being machined Power source connectors must be converted for use on updated source

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Key Questions Device size and mobility Device linearity and effects on roll Software integration of new probe design Testing processes

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Future Plans Possible integration of new registration software Registration development with particular emphasis on roll analysis Possible incorporation of labeling algorithm into registration Testing

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