Direct control of a computer from the human central nervous system

IEEE Transactions on Rehabilitation EngineeringPublished 1 June 2000

Philip R. Kennedy, Roy A.E. Bakay, Melody M. Moore, Kim Adams, J. Goldwaithe

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TL;DR

An invasive alternative to externally applied brain-computer interface devices requires implantation of a special electrode into the outer layers of the human neocortex to control the cursor for the production of synthetic speech and typing.

Abstract

We describe an invasive alternative to externally applied brain-computer interface (BCI) devices. This system requires implantation of a special electrode into the outer layers of the human neocortex. The recorded signals are transmitted to a nearby receiver and processed to drive a cursor on a computer monitor in front of the patient. Our present patient has learned to control the cursor for the production of synthetic speech and typing.

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