out.mixture in run_ecg_generator

[ericqu]

This is more question (or a problem with the documentation) than an issue but I wasn't sure how else to raise my question. In the function run_ecg_generator several outputs are generated. Among them out.mixture defined as "generated ecg mixture [NB_EL x param.n matrix]".

• I am not sure what NB_EL represents, is it the number of electrodes capturing signals?
• Is it the same for the mother ecg and foetus ecg?
• Is there is a special meaning for the first one (it looks a bit different to the others)?

[fernandoandreotti]

Hi @ericqu this is a good place for question, don't be shy to ask.

• Yes, NB_EL = number of modelled electrodes
• Yes, electrodes are just observation points on the cylinder.
• If you see the function run_ecg_generator, the default position of these electrodes are described in here. There should be 32 abdominal electrodes and 2 maternal ECG reference ones. Am I right?

[ericqu]

Thank you @fernandoandreotti this answer my question perfectly!