BCI in practice

D J McFarland; T M Vaughan

doi:10.1016/bs.pbr.2016.06.005

BCI in practice

Prog Brain Res. 2016:228:389-404. doi: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2016.06.005. Epub 2016 Jul 15.

Authors

D J McFarland¹, T M Vaughan²

Affiliations

¹ National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies, Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY, United States. Electronic address: dennis.mcfarland@health.ny.gov.
² National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies, Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY, United States.

PMID: 27590976
DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2016.06.005

Abstract

Brain-computer interfaces are systems that use signals recorded from the brain to enable communication and control applications for individuals who have impaired function. This technology has developed to the point that it is now being used by individuals who can actually benefit from it. However, there are several outstanding issues that prevent widespread use. These include the ease of obtaining high-quality recordings by home users, the speed, and accuracy of current devices and adapting applications to the needs of the user. In this chapter, we discuss some of these unsolved issues.

Keywords: Brain–computer interface; Home use; Neurotechnologies.

Publication types

Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Brain / physiology*
Brain-Computer Interfaces*
Communication Aids for Disabled*
Disabled Persons / rehabilitation*
Electroencephalography
Humans
User-Computer Interface

Grants and funding

P41 EB018783/EB/NIBIB NIH HHS/United States