Superman-like X-ray vision: Towards brain-computer interfaces for medical augmented reality

Author

Blum, Troels ; Stauder, R. ; Euler, Ekkehard ; Navab, Nassir

Author_Institution

Comput. Aided Med. Procedures & Augmented Reality (CAMP), Tech. Univ. Munchen, Munich, Germany

fYear

2012

fDate

5-8 Nov. 2012

Firstpage

271

Lastpage

272

Abstract

This paper describes first steps towards a Superman-like X-ray vision where a brain-computer interface (BCI) device and a gaze-tracker are used to allow the user controlling the augmented reality (AR) visualization. A BCI device is integrated into two medical AR systems. To assess the potential of this technology first feedback from medical doctors is gathered. While in this pilot study not the full range of available signals but only electromyographic signals are used, the medical doctors provided very positive feedback on the use of BCI for medical AR.

Keywords

augmented reality; brain-computer interfaces; data visualisation; electromyography; medical signal processing; object tracking; visual evoked potentials; AR visualization; BCI device; Superman-like X-ray vision; brain-computer interface; electromyographic signal; gaze-tracker; medical AR system; medical augmented reality; Augmented reality; Biomedical imaging; Electromyography; Monitoring; Surgery; Visualization; X-ray imaging; H.5.1 [Information Interfaces and Presentation]: Artificial, augmented, and virtual realities—;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR), 2012 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Atlanta, GA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-4660-3

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4673-4661-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISMAR.2012.6402569

Filename

6402569