Microcomputer method for the analysis of spontaneous bursting activity of units in epileptic cat cortex.

Exact probability analysis of the spontaneous bursting activity of epileptic units is a common problem. A microcomputer method, suitable for the calculation of the scalar function of two variables of the spike occurrence of this type of discharge, has been developed. The time measured from the first spike of a burst and the duration of the preceding interburst interval were chosen as the variables of the evaluated functions. A typical unit activity was analysed by the program. The method may be useful for the classification of different bursting patterns.