Three-dimensional contrast model for newborn electroencephalogram examination

By designing a stereoscopic control model based on the international 10-20 system, the problem of the lack of physical control models in the existing technology was solved, enabling rapid and accurate attachment of EEG electrodes to newborns and multi-angle observation, thus simplifying the operation process.

CN224125961UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17SOUTH CHINA HOSPITAL OF SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SOUTH CHINA HOSPITAL OF SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Current technology lacks physical three-dimensional models for staff to refer to when attaching newborn EEG electrodes, and requires cranial CT or MRI scans to obtain cranial surface model parameters, making the operation cumbersome.

Method used

A stereoscopic comparison model based on the international 10-20 system is designed, including a sphere, a support, a base, and a suction cup, to simulate the structure of the human head. Adjustable angles and magnetic markings are used to attach auxiliary electrodes to provide a physical comparison reference.

Benefits of technology

It achieves accurate positioning and repeatability of electrode bonding, simplifies the operation process, and improves work efficiency and electrode position comparison effect.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of newborn electroencephalogram, in particular to a three-dimensional contrast model for newborn electroencephalogram examination, which is of a three-dimensional structure, is provided with electrode positions based on an international 10-20 system, can be rotated to adjust angles, and is convenient for workers to contrast and paste electrodes. Comprising a ball, a nose protrusion is fixedly arranged on the front side of the ball, a left ear protrusion is arranged on the left side of the ball, a right ear protrusion is arranged on the right side of the ball, a plurality of round plates are bonded on the upper side of the ball with the three portions as base points, and protruding marks are bonded on the outer surfaces of the round plates. A blind hole is upwards embedded in the bottom of the ball body, a moldable support is arranged below the blind hole, the top of the support extends into the blind hole and is fixed in a bonding mode, and the bottom of the support is connected with an angle-adjustable base. The support is a stainless steel coil pipe. The device is easy to operate, convenient to use and suitable for various patients.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of neonatal electroencephalography (EEG), specifically a three-dimensional comparative model for neonatal EEG examination. Background Technology

[0002] Electroencephalography (EEG) is a modern diagnostic tool that amplifies and records the brain's weak bioelectrical signals into a graph using an electroencephalogram (EEG) recorder to aid in disease diagnosis. During neonatal ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG technicians attach the EEG recorder's electrodes to corresponding areas on the newborn's head using an adhesive gel. Currently, electrode application is based on the international 10-20 system, such as... Figure 1 The attached positions shown are part of a standardized system designed to ensure accurate recording of EEG signals. However, workers typically adhere to drawings for assembly, lacking a physical model for reference. Chinese utility model patent application number 202022152537.3 discloses a rapid positioning model for scalp EEG electrodes. This model obtains cranial surface parameters using a thin-slice CT or MRI scan of the head; a 3D-printed cranial surface model is created based on these parameters; the electrode positions are then determined within this model to form a cranial surface positioning model; this model is then attached to the patient's scalp, and the electrode positions are mapped one-to-one to the electrode installation locations, thus completing the rapid positioning of the scalp EEG electrodes.

[0003] The aforementioned utility model achieves rapid and accurate positioning, and allows the same positioning to be repeated during secondary examinations, greatly improving the comparative effect. However, it is a model that is placed on the patient's head, and its design requires obtaining the patient's cranial surface model parameters through thin-slice CT or MRI scans, which is quite cumbersome. Furthermore, it is not a three-dimensional model for staff to refer to. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a three-dimensional comparative model for neonatal electroencephalography (EEG) examination. This model has a three-dimensional structure, sets electrode positions based on the international 10-20 system, and allows for rotational adjustment of the angle, facilitating electrode placement for staff and effectively solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a three-dimensional comparative model for neonatal electroencephalogram examination, comprising a sphere, wherein a nasal protrusion is fixedly provided on the front side of the sphere, a left ear protrusion is provided on the left side, and a right ear protrusion is provided on the right side, and several circular plates are glued to the upper side of the sphere with these three points as base points, and raised markings are glued to the outer surface of the circular plates.

[0006] The bottom of the sphere has a blind hole embedded upwards, and a malleable bracket is provided below the blind hole. The top of the bracket extends into the blind hole and is glued and fixed, and the bottom of the bracket is connected to an adjustable base.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the bracket is a stainless steel serpentine tube.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the base includes a base plate, and a ball sleeve with an upper opening is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the base plate. A ball head is rotatably provided in the ball sleeve, and the upper surface of the ball head is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support.

[0009] One side of the ball sleeve is also screwed inward with a limit bolt.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, suction cups are provided at circumferential intervals along the bottom edge of the base plate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the circular plate is a magnetic plate, with circular magnetic sheets glued to its outer surface.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the diameter of the magnetic sheet is the same as the diameter of the magnetic plate.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a three-dimensional comparative model for neonatal electroencephalogram (EEG) examination, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model has a nose protrusion fixed on the front side of the sphere, a left ear protrusion on the left side, and a right ear protrusion on the right side. Several circular plates are glued to the upper side of the sphere with these three points as base points. The outer surface of the circular plates is glued with raised markings. When in use, the sphere imitates the human head. Based on the three protrusions as base points, the circular plates can simulate the pasting position of the human head electrodes. The markings make it easy for staff to find the correct position.

[0015] 2. This utility model features a blind hole embedded at the bottom of the sphere, with a malleable bracket below the blind hole. The top of the bracket extends into the blind hole and is glued and fixed. The bottom of the bracket is attached to an adjustable base. In use, the bracket can be bent to adjust the position of the top sphere, making it convenient for staff to check the electrode position.

[0016] 3. This utility model includes a base plate with a ball sleeve with an upper opening fixed on the upper surface of the base plate. A ball head is rotatably provided in the ball sleeve. The upper surface of the ball head is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket. A limit bolt is also screwed inward on one side of the ball sleeve. When in use, the limit bolt is loosened, and the ball can swing circumferentially to adjust its position, which is convenient for the staff to observe the position of the electrode from multiple angles. Tightening the limit bolt can position the ball head.

[0017] 4. This utility model has suction cups spaced around the circumferential edge of the bottom surface of the base plate. When in use, the suction cups can be used to adhere and fix it to a smooth work surface, which is beneficial to the firmness of use.

[0018] 5. This utility model uses a circular plate as a magnetic plate, with circular magnetic sheets glued to the outer side. The diameter of the magnetic sheets is the same as that of the magnetic plate. When using it, the magnetic sheets can be removed at the beginning. After each electrode is glued to the newborn's head, the magnetic sheet is attached to the same position on the model to avoid confusion. The same diameter makes it easy for the staff to grasp and remove the magnetic sheets. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention, form part of this application:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of an existing electrode bonding structure based on the International 10-20 system;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] The diagram shows: 1. Base plate; 11. Suction cup; 2. Ball sleeve; 21. Ball head; 22. Limiting bolt; 3. Bracket; 4. Ball; 41. Nose protrusion; 42. Left ear protrusion; 43. Right ear protrusion; 5. Round plate; 51. Mark; 6. Magnetic sheet. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, a stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalography (EEG) includes a sphere 4. A nasal protrusion 41 is fixed to the front of the sphere 4, a left ear protrusion 42 is located on the left side, and a right ear protrusion 43 is located on the right side. Several circular plates 5 are glued to the upper side of the sphere 4, using these three points as base points. Raised markings 51 are glued to the outer surface of the circular plates 5. A blind hole (not visible) is embedded at the bottom of the sphere 4, and a malleable support 3 is located below the blind hole. The top of the support 3 extends into the blind hole and is glued and fixed. The bottom of the support 3 is connected to an adjustable-angle base. The support 3 is a stainless steel snake tube.

[0026] The base includes a base plate 1, and a ball sleeve 2 with an upper opening is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the base plate 1. A ball head 21 is rotatably provided in the ball sleeve 2. The upper surface of the ball head 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the bracket 3. A limit bolt 22 is also screwed inward on one side of the ball sleeve 2.

[0027] The bottom edge of the base 1 is provided with suction cups 11 spaced around it.

[0028] In use, the sphere 4 mimics the human head, with three protrusions as base points. The circular plate 5 simulates the electrode placement on the human head, providing markings for easy positioning. The bracket 3 can be bent to adjust the position of the top sphere 4, allowing staff to easily view (compare) the electrode position. Loosening the limiting bolt 22 allows the sphere 4 to swing circumferentially for position adjustment, enabling staff to observe (compare) the electrode position from multiple angles. Tightening the limiting bolt 22 positions the ball head 21. The suction cup 11 allows for secure attachment to a smooth work surface, ensuring stable use. Example 2

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the circular plate 5 is a magnetic plate, and circular magnetic sheets 6 are glued to its outer surface.

[0030] The diameter of magnetic sheet 6 is the same as the diameter of magnetic plate 5.

[0031] When using it, all the magnetic sheets 6 can be removed at the beginning. After each electrode is attached to the newborn's head, the magnetic sheet 6 is attached to the same position on the model (covering the mark 51) to avoid confusion. The same diameter makes it easy for the staff to grasp and thus makes it easy to remove the magnetic sheet 6.

[0032] The components used in this utility model are all general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles are well known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "first," "second," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0034] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, so that those skilled in the art can understand and read them, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Any modification of the structure, change of the proportions, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalography, characterized in that: The sphere includes a sphere with a nose protrusion fixed on the front side, a left ear protrusion on the left side, and a right ear protrusion on the right side. Several circular plates are glued to the upper side of the sphere with these three points as base points, and raised markings are glued to the outer surface of the circular plates. The bottom of the sphere has a blind hole embedded upwards, and a malleable bracket is provided below the blind hole. The top of the bracket extends into the blind hole and is glued and fixed, and the bottom of the bracket is connected to an adjustable base.

2. A stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalogram examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support is a stainless steel serpentine tube.

3. The stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalogram examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a base plate, and a ball sleeve with an upper opening is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the base plate. A ball head is rotatably provided in the ball sleeve, and the upper surface of the ball head is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support. One side of the ball sleeve is also screwed inward with a limit bolt.

4. A stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalogram examination according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom edge of the base plate is provided with suction cups spaced apart circumferentially.

5. The stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalogram examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circular plate is a magnetic plate, with circular magnetic sheets glued to its outer surface.

6. A stereoscopic control model for neonatal electroencephalography (EEG) examination according to claim 5, characterized in that: The diameter of the magnetic sheet is the same as the diameter of the magnetic plate.

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