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Brain Computer Interface (BCI)

Brain-computer interfaces aim to transmit signals directly from the brain to allow sensory inputs like seeing or feeling. This could help disabled individuals by allowing them to control devices with their thoughts. The brain contains neurons that transmit electrical signals using ions, and BCIs try to read these signals either through electrodes on the scalp or magnetic resonance imaging. Potential applications include using thoughts to control devices like televisions or prosthetics for those unable to physically move. Cochlear implants have already bypassed nonfunctioning parts of the ear to allow deaf people to hear through electric signals to the auditory nerves.

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Brain Computer Interface (BCI)

Brain-computer interfaces aim to transmit signals directly from the brain to allow sensory inputs like seeing or feeling. This could help disabled individuals by allowing them to control devices with their thoughts. The brain contains neurons that transmit electrical signals using ions, and BCIs try to read these signals either through electrodes on the scalp or magnetic resonance imaging. Potential applications include using thoughts to control devices like televisions or prosthetics for those unable to physically move. Cochlear implants have already bypassed nonfunctioning parts of the ear to allow deaf people to hear through electric signals to the auditory nerves.

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BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE

The Electric Brain


Transmitting signals directly to someone's brain that would allow them to see, hear or feel specific sensory inputs.

Making Science Fiction into Reality.


Isn't about Convenience disabled people.

Brain Neurons

Brain is filled with Neurons.

Nerve cells are connected by


Dendrites & Axons. Signals are in form of small Electronic, as fast as 250mph. Signals are generated by

difference in Electric potential carried by Ions on the Membrane

of each Neuron.

BCI Input & Output


One of the biggest challenges BCI facing is the Basic Mechanism of the Interface itself. The Easiest & least invasive method is a set of

electrodes & the device which is attached to the scalp is known as

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH(EEG).
The Electrodes can read the Brain signals.
The another way to measure brain activity is with

Magnetic Resonance Image(MRI).

BCI Applications
Development of devices that can be controlled by thoughts. If you think, a remote control is convenient,

imagine changing channels with your mind. A more difficult task is interpreting the brain signals for movement in someone who can't physically move their own arm. Once the basic mechanism of converting thoughts to computerized or robotic action is perfected, the potential uses for the technology are almost limitless.

Sensory Input

The most common and oldest way to use a BCI is a cochlear implant.

A cochlear implant bypasses the nonfunctioning part of the ear, processes the sound waves into electric signals and passes them via electrodes right to the auditory nerves. The result: A previously deaf person can now hear.
With enough practice, users can gain enough control over a cursor to draw a circle, access computer progs & control T.V.

Dr. Peter Brunner demonstrates the brain-computer interface at a conference in Paris.

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