Brain Power: Brain Only Computer Interface

Dr Shock
November 3, 2008


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In the clip (included in full above), see how a completely paralyzed man, who could otherwise only communicate by moving his eyes, uses his mind to type out thoughts on a computer screen. Of course, the process is very slow going—each letter takes up to 20 seconds to type. Reporter Scott Pelley donned the controller skull cap, and watched a screen of flashing letters to try it out himself. When the letter he was thinking of highlighted, he’d think “that’s it!” and that signal of recognition would type the letter on-screen.

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2 Responses to “Brain Power: Brain Only Computer Interface”

  1. I had seen this on the news…amazing! It is particularly important news to me as I have Multiple Sclerosis but I am just beginning with my disease.

  2. merelyme on November 3rd, 2008 at 6:11 pm
  3. It is amazing and a little scary at the same time. Regards Dr Shock

  4. Dr Shock on November 4th, 2008 at 9:40 am

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