BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE

Name:- Saiful Sunesara

Id:- 61374
10/31/2016 Brain Computer Interface 1
Content
 Introduction
 Challenges in BCI
 BCI System
 How BCI works
 BCI Types
 Invasive BCI Acquisition Techniques
 Partially Invasive BCI Acquisition Techniques
 Non Invasive BCI Acquisition Techniques
 BCI Signal Types
 Classification of BCI Signals
 Applications of BCI
 Advantages of BCI
 Disadvantages of BCI
Introduction
Brain Computer Interface is a direct
connection between computer and human
brain.

The BCI can lead to many applications

especially for disabled person.

BCI applications utilize the brain and its

nervous system functions.
Introduction
Challenges in BCI
Low BCI signal strength
Data transfer rate
High error rate
Inaccurate signal
classification
BCI System
How BCI works
BCI Types
Invasive BCI acquisition techniques
Partially Invasive BCI
acquisition techniques
Non Invasive BCI
acquisition techniques
 Invasive BCI
Acquisition Techniques
 Invasive BCI devices have to be used to
capture brain signals.

 Invasive BCI devices are inserted directly into

the human brain by a critical surgery.

 These devices
have the highest
quality of human
brain signals.
 Partially Invasive BCI
Acquisition Techniques
Partially Invasive BCI devices are implanted
inside the skull but rest outside the brain.

Signalstrength using this type of BCI is

bit weaker.

Partially Invasive
BCIs have less risk of
scar tissue formation.
 Non Invasive BCI
Acquisition Techniques
Non Invasive BCI has the least signal
clarity when it comes to communicating
with the brain.
It has less risk
than the above
two methods.
 BCI Signal Types
There are a plethora of signals, which can be
used for BCI.
These signals are divide into two
classes: spikes and field potentials.
Classification of EEG signals:
◦ Delta
◦ Theta
◦ Alpha
◦ Beta
◦ Gamma
Classification of BCI Signals
Delta signal

Theta signal

Alpha signal

Beta signal

Gamma
signal
Applications of BCI
Provide disabled people with
communication, environment control, and
movement restoration.

Provide enhanced control of devices such

as wheelchairs, vehicles, or assistance
robots for people with disabilities.

Provideadditional channel of control

in computer games.
Applications of BCI
Monitor attention in long-distance drivers
or aircraft pilots, send out alert and
warning for aircraft pilots.

Develop intelligent relaxation devices.

Control robots that function in dangerous

or inhospitable situations.

“Google Search” through brain.

Projects
• Australian Bionic Eye
• Honda Asimo Control
Honda Asimo Control
Bionic Eye
Advantages of BCI
Allow paralyzed people to control
prosthetic limbs with their mind.
Allows human to enhance their strength
and endurance(EXOSKELETON).
 Transmit visual images to mind of
blind person.
Transmit auditory data to mind of
deaf person.
Allow gamers to control video games
with their mind.
Disadvantages of BCI
The brain is incredibly complex.
Signal is weak and prone to
interference.
The equipment is less than portable.
Future??

Surrogates(2008)
Conclusion
 BCI is an advancing technology promising paradigm
shift in areas like Machine Control, Human reality
and etc. So, it’s potentially high impact technology.
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