European Data Format
European Data Format (EDF)
European Data Format (EDF) is a simple and flexible format for exchange and storage of multichannel biological and physical signals. It is widely used for EEG, sleep studies, and other medical applications.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈjʊərəpiːən deɪtə ˈfɔːrmæt/
Etymology
The term "European Data Format" was coined in Europe, where the format was first developed and implemented. The term "Data" refers to the information that is stored in the format, and "Format" refers to the specific arrangement or structure of the data.
Description
EDF is a digital file format developed by Bob Kemp in the late 1980s. It was designed to be simple, compact, and suitable for exchange and storage of multichannel biological and physical signals. The format is open and free to use, which has contributed to its widespread adoption in the medical and research communities.
Related Terms
- Digital Signal Processing (DSP): The process of analyzing and modifying a signal to optimize or improve its efficiency or performance.
- Electroencephalography (EEG): A monitoring method to record electrical activity of the brain.
- Polysomnography (PSG): A type of sleep study, a multi-parametric test used in the study of sleep and as a diagnostic tool in sleep medicine.
- Biological Signal Processing: The technique used to process signals from biological sources.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on European Data Format
- Wikipedia's article - European Data Format
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