Saturday, July 26, 2008

MIND CONTROLLED PC

The human brain is a super computer with the ability to instantaneously process vast amounts of information. It has been seen that it was easier to insert signals into the brain, but getting them out of the brain was a real challenge but the brain gate neural interface system has overcome this challenge and is a big leap forward in the field of neurotechnology. Braingate is based on a technology that can sense, transmit, analyze & apply the language of neurons. It consists of a sensor that is implanted on the motor cortex of the brain responsible for movement and a device that analyzes brain signals. The principle of operation behind the braingate system is that with intact brain function, brain signals are generated even though they are not sent to the arms,hands and legs. The signals are interpreted and translated into cursor movements ,offering the user an alternate braingate pathway to control a computer with thought, just as individuals who have the ability to move their hands use a mouse.The system reads signals generated by the brain and then interpretes and translates them into cursor movement.This offers a paralytic patient to perform activities ,which involves limb movement . The system allows activities beyond typical computer functions and includes control of objects in the environment such as television,telephone and lights.

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