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Global Portable Electroencephalography System Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Wired
    • 1.3.3 Wireless
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Lead
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Lead: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Longitudinal Bipolar Lead
    • 1.4.3 Transverse Bipolar Lead
    • 1.4.4 Reference Lead
  • 1.5 Market Analysis by Channel Number
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Channel Number: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 ＜16 Channel
    • 1.5.3 ≥16 Channel
  • 1.6 Market Analysis by Application
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 Hospital
    • 1.6.3 Home
    • 1.6.4 Others
  • 1.7 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.7.1 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
    • 1.7.2 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
    • 1.7.3 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 Natus Embla
    • 2.1.1 Natus Embla Details
    • 2.1.2 Natus Embla Major Business
    • 2.1.3 Natus Embla Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 Natus Embla Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 Natus Embla Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Compumedics
    • 2.2.1 Compumedics Details
    • 2.2.2 Compumedics Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Compumedics Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Compumedics Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Compumedics Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 Neurosoft
    • 2.3.1 Neurosoft Details
    • 2.3.2 Neurosoft Major Business
    • 2.3.3 Neurosoft Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 Neurosoft Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 Neurosoft Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Cadwell Industries
    • 2.4.1 Cadwell Industries Details
    • 2.4.2 Cadwell Industries Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Cadwell Industries Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Cadwell Industries Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 Cadwell Industries Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 Nox Medical
    • 2.5.1 Nox Medical Details
    • 2.5.2 Nox Medical Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Nox Medical Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 Nox Medical Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 Nox Medical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 Somnomedics AG
    • 2.6.1 Somnomedics AG Details
    • 2.6.2 Somnomedics AG Major Business
    • 2.6.3 Somnomedics AG Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 Somnomedics AG Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 Somnomedics AG Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM)
    • 2.7.1 Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) Details
    • 2.7.2 Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 Nihon Kohden
    • 2.8.1 Nihon Kohden Details
    • 2.8.2 Nihon Kohden Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Nihon Kohden Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 Nihon Kohden Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.8.5 Nihon Kohden Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 DEYMED Diagnostic
    • 2.9.1 DEYMED Diagnostic Details
    • 2.9.2 DEYMED Diagnostic Major Business
    • 2.9.3 DEYMED Diagnostic Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 DEYMED Diagnostic Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.9.5 DEYMED Diagnostic Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 EB Neuro
    • 2.10.1 EB Neuro Details
    • 2.10.2 EB Neuro Major Business
    • 2.10.3 EB Neuro Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 EB Neuro Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.10.5 EB Neuro Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.11 Neurolite AG
    • 2.11.1 Neurolite AG Details
    • 2.11.2 Neurolite AG Major Business
    • 2.11.3 Neurolite AG Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.11.4 Neurolite AG Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.11.5 Neurolite AG Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.12 Lifelines Neuro
    • 2.12.1 Lifelines Neuro Details
    • 2.12.2 Lifelines Neuro Major Business
    • 2.12.3 Lifelines Neuro Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.12.4 Lifelines Neuro Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.12.5 Lifelines Neuro Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.13 Beijing Symtop Instrument
    • 2.13.1 Beijing Symtop Instrument Details
    • 2.13.2 Beijing Symtop Instrument Major Business
    • 2.13.3 Beijing Symtop Instrument Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.13.4 Beijing Symtop Instrument Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.13.5 Beijing Symtop Instrument Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.14 Henan Million Medical Electronics
    • 2.14.1 Henan Million Medical Electronics Details
    • 2.14.2 Henan Million Medical Electronics Major Business
    • 2.14.3 Henan Million Medical Electronics Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.14.4 Henan Million Medical Electronics Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.14.5 Henan Million Medical Electronics Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.15 NCC Medical
    • 2.15.1 NCC Medical Details
    • 2.15.2 NCC Medical Major Business
    • 2.15.3 NCC Medical Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.15.4 NCC Medical Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.15.5 NCC Medical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.16 Contec Medical Systems
    • 2.16.1 Contec Medical Systems Details
    • 2.16.2 Contec Medical Systems Major Business
    • 2.16.3 Contec Medical Systems Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.16.4 Contec Medical Systems Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.16.5 Contec Medical Systems Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.17 Shenzhen Yingchi Technology
    • 2.17.1 Shenzhen Yingchi Technology Details
    • 2.17.2 Shenzhen Yingchi Technology Major Business
    • 2.17.3 Shenzhen Yingchi Technology Portable Electroencephalography System Product and Services
    • 2.17.4 Shenzhen Yingchi Technology Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.17.5 Shenzhen Yingchi Technology Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: Portable Electroencephalography System by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.3 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Portable Electroencephalography System by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 Portable Electroencephalography System Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 Portable Electroencephalography System Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
  • 3.5 Portable Electroencephalography System Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 Portable Electroencephalography System Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 Portable Electroencephalography System Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 Portable Electroencephalography System Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.2 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.3 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  • 4.2 North America Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.3 Europe Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.5 South America Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Type

  • 5.1 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.2 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.3 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Application

  • 6.1 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 Global Portable Electroencephalography System Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 North America Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 North America Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 North America Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Europe Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Europe Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 Europe Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 South America Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 South America Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 South America Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa Portable Electroencephalography System Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Portable Electroencephalography System Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Portable Electroencephalography System Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 Portable Electroencephalography System Market Drivers
  • 12.2 Portable Electroencephalography System Market Restraints
  • 12.3 Portable Electroencephalography System Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of Portable Electroencephalography System and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Portable Electroencephalography System
  • 13.3 Portable Electroencephalography System Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 Portable Electroencephalography System Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 Portable Electroencephalography System Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

    According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Portable Electroencephalography System market size was valued at US$ 351 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 507 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 5.4% during review period.
    In 2025, global Portable Electroencephalography System production reached approximately 171.3 k units with an average global market price of around US$1,990 per unit. Single-line annual production capacity averages 5,050 units with a gross margin of approximately 35%. The upstream components of the Portable Electroencephalography System (PEGS) industry primarily include sensors, electronic components, and software technology, with a focus on the medical device field; in terms of downstream applications, hospitals account for the highest usage at approximately 60%, followed by household users at about 30%, and other sectors at 10%. The industry analysis indicates that there is a strong demand for PEGS, with hospitals being the main consumer group, while the household market holds significant potential and other application areas are yet to be fully developed. The demand analysis shows that as the application scenarios of electroencephalography broaden and health awareness increases, market demand continues to grow. The business opportunity analysis suggests that PEGS has broad prospects in the fields of medical health management and family health monitoring.
    Portable Electroencephalography System refers to a mobile monitoring device capable of continuously recording electroencephalographic (EEG) activity over extended periods while the patient engages in normal daily routines. Unlike conventional EEG systems confined to clinical settings, this system employs lightweight, integrated hardware that allows patients to wear the equipment for 24 hours or even several days during ordinary life, enabling sustained acquisition of brain electrical signals. The essence of its “portability” lies in enabling ecological recording—capturing intermittent abnormal discharges or episodic neural events that are difficult to observe under short-term or provoked conditions, without disrupting the patient’s sleep,作息, or daily activities. The system typically includes high-precision dry or wet electrode modules, low-power amplification and analog-to-digital conversion circuits, embedded storage or wireless data transmission units, and analytical software equipped with noise suppression and artifact recognition algorithms. This design not only extends the spatial and temporal coverage of EEG monitoring, increasing the detection rate of transient neuroelectrophysiological events such as epileptiform discharges and sleep-related patterns, but also provides a data foundation for assessing dynamic brain function in real-world environments, thereby supporting diagnosis and condition evaluation that more closely reflects the patient’s natural state.
    In the future, the Portable Electroencephalography System (PEGS) industry is expected to witness technological advancements driving the optimization of its miniaturization, wireless connectivity, and integration. This will be accompanied by the fusion of artificial intelligence to enable intelligent data analysis. As the system becomes more multifunctional and intelligent, PEGS will not only play a crucial role in hospital settings but will also expand into the household health monitoring market, serving as an essential tool for personal health management. Moreover, with the application of big data analysis and cloud computing technologies, PEGS will enhance diagnostic accuracy and predictive capabilities. With the expansion into international markets and the coverage by health insurance, the cost of PEGS is expected to decrease, further expanding its market size. At the same time, the industry will adhere to stringent quality and safety standards to ensure patient safety, thus opening up broad business opportunities in medical health management and family health monitoring.
    This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Portable Electroencephalography System market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
    Key Features:
    Global Portable Electroencephalography System market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
    Global Portable Electroencephalography System market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
    Global Portable Electroencephalography System market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
    Global Portable Electroencephalography System market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
    The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
    To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
    To assess the growth potential for Portable Electroencephalography System
    To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
    To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
    This report profiles key players in the global Portable Electroencephalography System market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Natus Embla, Compumedics, Neurosoft, Cadwell Industries, Nox Medical, Somnomedics AG, Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM), Nihon Kohden, DEYMED Diagnostic, EB Neuro, etc.
    This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
    Market Segmentation
    Portable Electroencephalography System market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
    Market segment by Type
    Wired
    Wireless
    Market segment by Lead
    Longitudinal Bipolar Lead
    Transverse Bipolar Lead
    Reference Lead
    Market segment by Channel Number
    ＜16 Channel
    ≥16 Channel
    Market segment by Application
    Hospital
    Home
    Others
    Major players covered
    Natus Embla
    Compumedics
    Neurosoft
    Cadwell Industries
    Nox Medical
    Somnomedics AG
    Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM)
    Nihon Kohden
    DEYMED Diagnostic
    EB Neuro
    Neurolite AG
    Lifelines Neuro
    Beijing Symtop Instrument
    Henan Million Medical Electronics
    NCC Medical
    Contec Medical Systems
    Shenzhen Yingchi Technology
    Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
    North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
    Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
    Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
    South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
    Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
    The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
    Chapter 1, to describe Portable Electroencephalography System product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
    Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Portable Electroencephalography System, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Portable Electroencephalography System from 2021 to 2026.
    Chapter 3, the Portable Electroencephalography System competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
    Chapter 4, the Portable Electroencephalography System breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
    Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
    Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Portable Electroencephalography System market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
    Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
    Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Portable Electroencephalography System.
    Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Portable Electroencephalography System sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

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