Non-visual and multisensory BCI systems: present and future

Wagner, I. C., Daly, I. and Valjame, A. (2013) Non-visual and multisensory BCI systems: present and future. In: Allison, B. Z., Dunne, S., Leeb, R., Millan, J. D. R. and Nijholt, A. (eds.) Towards Practical Brain-Computer Interfaces. Springer, pp. 375-393. ISBN 9783642297458 doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-29746-5_19

Abstract/Summary

During the past decade, brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) have rapidly developed, both in technological and application domains. However, most of these interfaces rely on the visual modality. Only some research groups have been studying non-visual BCIs, primarily based on auditory and, sometimes, on somatosensory signals. These non-visual BCI approaches are especially useful for severely disabled patients with poor vision. From a broader perspective, multisensory BCIs may offer more versatile and user-friendly paradigms for control and feedback. This chapter describes current systems that are used within auditory and somatosensory BCI research. Four categories of noninvasive BCI paradigms are employed: (1) P300 evoked potentials, (2) steady-state evoked potentials, (3) slow cortical potentials, and (4) mental tasks. Comparing visual and non-visual BCIs, we propose and discuss different possible multisensory combinations, as well as their pros and cons. We conclude by discussing potential future research directions of multisensory BCIs and related research questions

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