Brain-Computer Interfaces

Foreword, Preface, List of Figures, List of Tables, Executive Summary 1. Introduction. Theodore W. Berger: Background and Scope, Methodology, Overview of the Report 2. Sensor Technology. Greg A. Gerhardt and Patrick A. Tresco: Introduction, BCI Sensor World Overview, Major Types of Sensors for BCI Technology, Major Challenges for Producing BCI Sensors, Summary and Conclusions, References 3. The Biotic-Abiotic Interface. Patrick A. Tresco and Greg A. Gerhardt: Introduction, BCI Abiotic-Biotic Interface World Overview, Strategies under Development to Improve Electrode Performance, Summary and Conclusions, References 4. BMI/BCI Modeling and Signal Processing. Jose C. Principe and Dennis J. McFarland: Introduction, Multimicroelectrode Array Techniques, EEG/ECoG Recordings, Summary and Conclusions, References 5. Hardware Implementation. John K. Chapin: Introduction: Restoring Movement in Paralysis Patients, Different Approaches to BCI Research Worldwide, Original Feasibility Demonstrations for Brain-Controlled Robotics, Brain Control of Multiple-Output Functions, Biomimetic Robot Research at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, References 6. Functional Electrical Stimulation and Rehabilitation Applications of BCIs. Dawn M. Taylor: Overview of Functional Electrical Stimulation, FES Applications of BCI Technology Around the World, How Different Types of BCI Command Signals can be Applied to FES, Application Areas of BCI-controlled FES Systems, Practical Considerations, References 7. Noninvasive Communication Systems. Dennis J. McFarland: Introduction, Slow Cortical Potentials, Steady-State Evoked Potentials, Online Evaluations, Prospects for Practical BCI Communication Systems, Summary and Conclusions, References 8. Cognitive and Emotional Neuroprostheses. Walid V. Soussou and Theodore W. Berger: Introduction, Volitional Prostheses, Emotional Computers and Robots, Memory Prostheses, Neurofeedback, Summary and Conclusions, References 9. Research Organization-Funding, Translation-Commercialization, and Education-Training Issues. Theodore W. Berger: BCI Research Organization and Funding, Funding and Funding Mechanisms, Translation-Commercialization, Training-Education, References Appendix A. Biographies of Panelists and Delegation Members Appendix B. Site Reports--Europe Appendix C. Site Reports--Asia Appendix D. Glossary