Title :
Pervasive Direct Brain Interfaces
Author :
Jackson, Melody Moore
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Comput., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA
Abstract :
Several areas of study could provide significant breakthroughs in making direct brain interface systems work. First, improving techniques for obtaining clear and artifact-free brain signals are difficult but critical to making DBIs feasible. Invasive techniques, such as implanted electrodes, could provide better control through clearer, more distinct signal acquisition. We can improve noninvasive techniques, such as scalp electrodes and functional near-infrared (fNIR) imaging, by reducing noise and incorporating more sophisticated filters. In addition, we need much more research on under standing how best to use DBIs in real-world applications
Keywords :
bioelectric potentials; electroencephalography; handicapped aids; medical signal detection; medical signal processing; ubiquitous computing; brain signal; evoked potential; functional near-infrared imaging; noninvasive technique; pervasive direct brain interface system; Blood; Brain; Communication system control; Communications technology; Frequency; Hemodynamics; Keyboards; Signal detection; Volume measurement; Wearable computers; assistive technology; direct brain interface; electroencephalography; field potential; neural prosthetics;
Journal_Title :
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPRV.2006.80