About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acronyms
Introduction
Poem: Brain, Wires, and Waves
1 Origins, Evolution and Inspiration
1.1 Conceptual Foundations Before BCI
1.2 Scientific Milestones of the 20th Century
1.3 Key historical milestones in Acquisition and Methods
1.4 Summary
2 Cognitive Neuroscience Foundations 25
2.1 Brain Organization and Anatomy
2.2 The Brain in BCI: Structures and Signal Sources
2.3 Cognitive Functions in BCI
2.4 Neural Correlates: The "HOW" of Cognitive Decoding
2.5 Summary
3 Acquisition and Stimulation Technology 55
3.1 Invasive and Non-Invasive Acquisition Technologies in BCI
3.2 Summary
4 Translational Brain-Computer Interfacs: Bridging Research to Practice
4.1 Clinical and Neuroscientific Foundations of Translational BCI
4.2 Real-World Deployment of BCI Systems
4.3 Bridging Theory and Application in Translational BCI
4.4 Case Studies: Translational BCI in Practice
4.5 Summary
5 Automated Signal Processing for Neural Interfaces 107
5.1 From Traditional to Automated Signal Processing
5.2 Preprocessing and Artifact Handling
5.3 Feature Extraction for Neural Interfaces
5.4 Multimodal Signal Processing Considerations
5.5 Software Ecosystem for Signal Processing in BCIs
5.6 Relevance to Real-World BCI Applications
5.7 Summary
6 Machine Learning and Generative AI for Neural Decoding 145
6.1 Machine Learning Methods for Neural Data Analysis
6.2 Applications of Generative AI in Neural Interfaces
6.3 From Decoding to Intelligent Interaction
6.4 Summary
7 Innovative Environment and Tools 181
7.1 Gamified environment
7.2 Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality Environment
7.3 Take-Home Experiments
7.4 Summary
8 Applications of Brain-Computer Interfaces
8.1 Medical
8.2 Entertainment
8.3 Workplace
8.4 Neural Interface Applications Beyond BCIs
8.5 Summary
9 Enhancing Human Capabilities with Neural Interfaces 235
9.1 Speech and Mental Imagery in BCI
9.2 Neuroadaptive BCI
9.3 Natural BCI
9.4 Multimodality and Multitasking in BCI
9.5 Summary
10 Neuroethics 255
10.1 Responsible Technology Development
10.2 Public and Social Perception of BCI Technology
10.3 Identity, Agency, and Personhood
10.4 Mental Privacy & Cognitive Liberty
10.5 Neural Data Governance
10.6 Commercialization and Corporate Power
10.7 Neuroethical Guidelines
10.8 Practical Implementation
10.9 Examples
10.10 Summary
11 Challenges of Current Neural Interface Technology 275
11.1 Data Acquisition and Stimulation Challenge
11.2 Technological Challenge
11.3 Ethical Challenge
11.4 Design Challenge
11.5 Standardization and Interoperability Challenge
11.6 Reliability, Robustness, and Real-World Deployment Challenge
11.7 Usability and Human Factors Challenge
11.8 Calibration and Training Challenge
11.9 Long-Term Safety and Physiological Impact Challenge
11.10 Psychological and Cognitive Load Challenge
11.11 Social Acceptance and Trust Challenge
11.12 Summary
12 Envisioning the Future of Brainâ"Computer Interfaces 295
12.1 The Near Future: Practical Expectations for BCIs
12.2 Foundational Milestones in BCI Technology
12.3 Innovations Needed and Looking Ahead
12.4 Beyond the Horizon: The Next 50 Years of BCI
12.5 Summary
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