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A hybrid brain-computer interface for smart home control

Authors:

Günter Edlinger,

Clemens Holzner, and

Christoph GugerAuthors Info & Claims

HCII'11: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Human-computer interaction: interaction techniques and environments - Volume Part II

July 2011

Pages 417 - 425

Published: 09 July 2011 Publication History

Abstract

Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) provide a new communication channel between the human brain and a computer without using any muscle activities. Applications of BCI systems comprise communication, restoration of movements or environmental control. Within this study we propose a combined P300 and steady-state visually evoked potential (SSVEP) based BCI system for controlling finally a smart home environment. Firstly a P300 based BCI system was developed and tested in a virtual smart home environment implementation to work with a high accuracy and a high degree of freedom. Secondly, in order to initiate and stop the operation of the P300 BCI a SSVEP based toggle switch was implemented. Results indicate that a P300 based system is very well suitable for applications with several controllable devices and where a discrete control command is desired. A SSVEP based system is more suitable if a continuous control signal is needed and the number of commands is rather limited. The combination of a SSVEP based BCI as a toggle switch to initiate and stop the P300 selection yielded in all subjects very high reliability and accuracy.

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Edlinger GKapeller CEspinosa ATorrellas SMiralles FGuger C(2013)Multi-modal computer interaction for communication and control using EEG, EMG, EOG and motion sensorsProceedings of the 7th international conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: design methods, tools, and interaction techniques for eInclusion - Volume Part I10.1007/978-3-642-39188-0_68(633-641)Online publication date: 21-Jul-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/978-3-642-39188-0_68

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A hybrid brain-computer interface for smart home control
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HCII'11: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Human-computer interaction: interaction techniques and environments - Volume Part II

July 2011

622 pages

ISBN:9783642216046

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Julie A. Jacko
University of Minnesota, School of Public Health and Institute for Health Informatics, Minneapolis, MN

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Shi LAshoori MZhang YAzenkot SBailie LOliver N(2018)Knock knock, what's thereProceedings of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services10.1145/3229434.3229453(1-13)Online publication date: 3-Sep-2018
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3229434.3229453
Condado PLobo FYesilada YBigham J(2015)A System for Controlling Assisted Living Environments Using Mobile DevicesProceedings of the 17th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers & Accessibility10.1145/2700648.2809839(33-38)Online publication date: 26-Oct-2015
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/2700648.2809839
Edlinger GKapeller CEspinosa ATorrellas SMiralles FGuger C(2013)Multi-modal computer interaction for communication and control using EEG, EMG, EOG and motion sensorsProceedings of the 7th international conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction: design methods, tools, and interaction techniques for eInclusion - Volume Part I10.1007/978-3-642-39188-0_68(633-641)Online publication date: 21-Jul-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/978-3-642-39188-0_68

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