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Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Devices

Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Medical Devices
Open Access

ISSN: 2475-7586

+44 1223 790975

Abstract

Visually Guided Horizontal Saccades under the Double-Step Paradigm

Xiu Zhai and John D Enderle

Visually goal-oriented saccades were recorded under the double-step paradigm. Data were analyzed to produce parameter estimates using the system identification technique for a 3rd-order linear horizontal saccadic eye movement model. Statistical analysis of a large human saccade data set provided reliable conclusions of the response properties. Saccade amplitude, latency and inter-saccade interval were discussed with time delay, indicating the parallel programming mechanism, which two saccades to different targets could be programmed simultaneously. The results of neural input estimations suggested that the double-step visual targets may affect the synchronous firing of the saccade responsible neurons in the superior colliculus.�

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