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Brain Computer Interface Enables People with Paralysis to Control Tablets

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2018

Researchers report a brain computer interface can enable those with paralysis to directly operate tablet technology just by thinking about cursor movements and clicks. ... Read More...

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That’s Music To My Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

A new study reveals machine learning technology is able to analyze brain activity and determine which piece of music a person is listening to. ... Read More...

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Locked-In ALS Patients Answer Yes or No Questions with Wearable fNIRS Device

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2017

fNIRS technology is allowing ALS patients who are 'locked in' to communicate, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Brain Computer Interface Allows Completely Locked In People to Communicate

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2017

Researchers have developed a BCI that can decipher and communicate the thoughts of those with locked in syndrome.... Read More...

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Implant Allows Locked In ALS Patient to Operate Speech Computer With Her Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2016

A wireless neural implant has allowed a locked in ALS patient to operate a speech computer with her brain activity.... Read More...

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Can A Brain Computer Interface Convert Your Thoughts to Text?

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2016

Brain-to-text system could help people with speech difficulties to communicate, researchers report.... Read More...

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Decoding Brain Signals at Almost the Speed of Perception

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 28, 2016

Researchers used electrodes implanted into the temporal lobes of patients to decode brain signals at nearly the speed of perception.... Read More...

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Giving Paralyzed People a Voice

Neuroscience NewsAugust 28, 2015

New technology allows paralyzed people and those with locked in syndrome to communicate by using their breath.... Read More...

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