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All <strong>of</strong> the WT time-frequency representations shown in Figures 5.12 - 5.16 are<br />

somewhat similar. A band <strong>of</strong> cones <strong>of</strong> influence corresponding to each minimum and<br />

maximum points on the HR IIBI signal at the frequency <strong>of</strong> respiration (16 bpm, 0.266667<br />

Hz) appears in each wavelet transform representation. However, the power intensity <strong>of</strong><br />

the band is not as high as the similar band shown in the normal subject case investigated<br />

in section 5.2.2. Another band <strong>of</strong> cones <strong>of</strong> influence in the very low frequency range<br />

(0.01 — 0.15 Hz) also exists with higher energy and in longer time (from 10 seconds to<br />

120 seconds, to 180 seconds, to 250 seconds). Among the wavelets, the Monet wavelet<br />

provides the best representation in terms <strong>of</strong> time, frequency resolution and meaningful<br />

details. The band <strong>of</strong> the cones <strong>of</strong> influence at 0.266667 Hz is modulated slightly<br />

indicating that the respiration is not a stationary signal.<br />

5.2.4 Best Time-Frequency Representations for HRV Study<br />

In this part <strong>of</strong> the study, one chooses the best <strong>of</strong> four time-frequency representations and a<br />

wavelet distribution to analyze the HRV signal. The criterion for the best selection <strong>of</strong><br />

distribution includes:<br />

1. Sharp frequency band representation without smearing to the next frequency band.<br />

2. Little or no interference (cross-term).<br />

3. High amplitude representation that corresponds well with amplitude <strong>of</strong> original<br />

signal.<br />

These criteria are used basically in visual inspection <strong>of</strong> the 3D and contour timefrequency<br />

plots. However, a more scientifically accepting method is needed that will be<br />

presented in the next section.

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