EEG-based control for human-computer interaction

Author

Calhoun, Gloria L. ; McMillan, Grant R.

Author_Institution

Armstrong Lab., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, USA

fYear

1996

fDate

25-28 Aug 1996

Firstpage

4

Lastpage

9

Abstract

An interface whereby brain responses can control machines has been developed by the Armstrong Laboratory. This EEG-based control uses the magnitude of the steady-state visual evoked response (SSVER) as a control signal. The SSVER is identified and monitored using non-invasive scalp electrodes and advanced signal processing technology. With biofeedback, users learn to increase or decrease the magnitude of the VSYER to an evoking stimulus. These responses are translated into commands that control the operation of a physical device or computer program. After further development this innovative interface could revolutionize human interaction with complex systems

Keywords

electroencephalography; interactive devices; visual evoked potentials; EEG-based control; biofeedback; brain responses; human-computer interaction; noninvasive scalp electrodes; steady-state visual evoked response; Biomedical signal processing; Chemical industry; Communication system control; Control systems; Electrodes; Electroencephalography; Force control; Humans; Laboratories; Scalp;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Human Interaction with Complex Systems, 1996. HICS '96. Proceedings., Third Annual Symposium on

Conference_Location

Dayton, OH

Print_ISBN

0-8186-7493-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/HUICS.1996.549486

Filename

549486