An implantable bi-directional brain-machine interface system for chronic neuroprosthesis research

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009:2009:5494-7. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5334562.

Abstract

An implantable bi-directional brain-machine interface (BMI) prototype is presented. With sensing, algorithm, wireless telemetry, and stimulation therapy capabilities, the system is designed for chronic studies exploring closed-loop and diagnostic opportunities for neuroprosthetics. In particular, we hope to enable fundamental chronic research into the physiology of neurological disorders, define key electrical biomarkers related to disease, and apply this learning to patient-specific algorithms for therapeutic stimulation and diagnostics. The ultimate goal is to provide practical neuroprosthetics with adaptive therapy for improved efficiency and efficacy.

MeSH terms

  • Biomedical Research / instrumentation
  • Brain / physiopathology*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Electrodes, Implanted
  • Electroencephalography / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nervous System Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
  • Telemetry / instrumentation*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation
  • User-Computer Interface*