Seminar

On
Brain Gate

Submitted by:
T.Sreelekha
17NH1A0559
 INTRODUCTION

It is a mind-to-movement system that allows a quadriplegic

man to control a computer using his Thoughts.
The system is to help those who have lost control of their
limbs, or other bodily functions, such as patients with spinal
cord injury to operate various gadgets such as TV, computer
,lights, fan etc.
It monitors brain activity in the patient and converts the
intention of the user into computer commands
This can be used to control a robot arm or a cursor on a screen
 WORKING PRINCIPLE

 The principle of brain gate neural interface system is that which

interact with brain function, neural signals generated are
interpreted by the systems and a cursor is shown to the user on
a computer screen that provides an alternate “Brain Gate
pathway". The user can use that cursor to control the computer,
just as a mouse is used.
 TYPES OF BRAIN COMPUTER
INTERFACE(BCI)
One way BCI
Computers either accept commands from the brain or
send signals to it
Two way BCI
Allow brains and external devices to exchange
information in both directions.
 WORKING

 The Brain Gate neural interface device is a

property brain-computer interface that consist of an

Inter neural signal sensor and External
Processors.
 The sensor consists of a tiny chip containing 100

microscopic electrodes that detect brain cell

electrical activity.
 The chip is implanted on the surface of brain in the

motor cortex area that controls movement.

 WORKING (CONT…)

External Processors convert neural signals into an

output signal under the users own control.
In the pilot version of the device, a cable connects the
sensor to an external processor in a cart that contains
computers.
The computers translate brain activity and create the
communication output using custom decoding software.
 APPLICATIONS

In classification of EEG signal.

In multimedia communication.
In evaluation of spike detection algorithms.
Actuated control of mobile robot by human EEG.
As a brain controlled switch for asynchronous control.
In evaluating the machine learning algorithms.
 ADVANTAGES

Controlling remote devices

Making and receiving telephone calls
Accessing the internet.
Turn on or off the lights
Control robotic arm
Watch and control television
Use the pc
Locking or unlocking doors
Motorized wheelchair
 DISADVANTAGES

Expensive
Risky Surgery
Not Wireless yet
Difficulty in adaptation and learning.
Limitation in information transform rate.
The latest technology is 20 bits/min.
 CONCLUSION

The invention of Brain gate is such a revolution in

medical field. The remarkable breakthrough offers hope
that people who are paralyzed will one day be able to
independently operate artificial limbs, computers or
wheelchairs.
Thank You