BCI: Brain Computer Interface

I ran across Commercial brain computer systems are coming today (original article is here). This is a cool graphic:

BCI

I’ve talked previously about Human-Computer interface (HCI) work.

Invasive BCI technologies have incredible potential. In addition to the unique device-human interface challenges (primarily sensors), it will also require significant advancements in the basic understanding of the underlying electrophysiology (cortical and motor). As reported, EEG-based processing will continue to be a corner-stone for this work, just as it is for non-invasive systems.

This slide from the report (pp. 170) summarizes the uses and importance of this type of work:

Figure C.9. Possible applications of BCIs.

Here’s a shorter overview of BMI: Mind Controlled Bionic Limbs

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2 Responses to “BCI: Brain Computer Interface”

  1. Isabelle Says:

    Another appliacation of this technology that would be beneficial would be for virtual reality. Imagine the BCI interface controlling a remote surgery or life-size 3D architectural mock-ups for home design.

  2. Bob on Medical Device Software » 2008 » April » 13 Says:

    [...] prosthetics are a long way off (see here), but the concept of embedding a Google search engine in your brain is certainly intriguing — [...]

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