Real-time EEG signal analysis for microsleep detection: Hyper-Opt-ANN as a key solution

Microsleeps are brief lapses in awareness that pose significant risks, particularly in activities requiring continuous attention, such as driving. These episodes are common in sleep-deprived individuals and can lead to catastrophic outcomes. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a promising technique for...

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Main Authors: Hassan, Md Mahmudul, Islam, Md Nahidul, Norizam, Sulaiman, Hossain, Mirza Mahfuj, Mendes, Jorge M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IEEE 2025
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45035/
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45035/1/Real-time%20EEG%20signal%20analysis%20for%20microsleep%20detection.pdf
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Summary:Microsleeps are brief lapses in awareness that pose significant risks, particularly in activities requiring continuous attention, such as driving. These episodes are common in sleep-deprived individuals and can lead to catastrophic outcomes. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a promising technique for detecting microsleeps due to its high temporal resolution, allowing real-time brain activity monitoring. The study aims to develop a lightweight version of the model to reduce computational costs and provide faster detection, enabling quicker intervention to prevent accidents in safety-critical environments. We propose a customized deep learning model, Hyper-Opt-ANN, designed to detect microsleep episodes from EEG signals. The model is evaluated across five time windows (1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, and 5 seconds), with the 4 seconds window showing the best performance. The Hyper-Opt-ANN model achieved a significant accuracy of 97.33%, demonstrating its efficacy and potential for accurate microsleep detection using EEG signals. This method significantly outperforms traditional approaches and has potential applications in safety-critical domains. This study demonstrates the feasibility of using EEG signals and advanced deep learning models for detecting microsleep and enhancing safety in high-risk environments.