TY - GEN
T1 - Detecting cognitive activity related hemodynamic signal for brain computer interface using functional near infrared spectroscopy
AU - Ayaz, Hasan
AU - Izzetoglu, Meltem
AU - Bunce, Scott
AU - Heiman-Patterson, Terry
AU - Onaral, Banu
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - The ideal non-invasive brain computer interface (BCI) transforms signals originating from human brain into commands that can control devices and applications. Hence, BCI provides a way for brain output that does not involve neuromuscular system. This represents an advantage for those individuals suffering from neuromuscular impairments such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or various types of paralysis. In this study we propose to design a new noninvasive BCI that is based on optical means to measure brain activity by monitoring hemodynamic response. The proposed system uses functional near infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy to detect cognitive activity from prefrontal cortex elicited voluntarily by performing a mental task namely N-back test. Our findings indicate that fNIR signal correlates with cognitive tasks associated with working memory. These experimental outcomes compare favorably with previous functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and complement electroencephalogram (EEG) findings. Since fNIR can be implemented in the form of a wearable and minimally intrusive device, it also has the capacity to monitor brain activity under real life conditions in everyday environments leading the way to potential applications of fNIR in BCI development for communication and entertainment purposes.
AB - The ideal non-invasive brain computer interface (BCI) transforms signals originating from human brain into commands that can control devices and applications. Hence, BCI provides a way for brain output that does not involve neuromuscular system. This represents an advantage for those individuals suffering from neuromuscular impairments such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or various types of paralysis. In this study we propose to design a new noninvasive BCI that is based on optical means to measure brain activity by monitoring hemodynamic response. The proposed system uses functional near infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy to detect cognitive activity from prefrontal cortex elicited voluntarily by performing a mental task namely N-back test. Our findings indicate that fNIR signal correlates with cognitive tasks associated with working memory. These experimental outcomes compare favorably with previous functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and complement electroencephalogram (EEG) findings. Since fNIR can be implemented in the form of a wearable and minimally intrusive device, it also has the capacity to monitor brain activity under real life conditions in everyday environments leading the way to potential applications of fNIR in BCI development for communication and entertainment purposes.
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U2 - 10.1109/CNE.2007.369680
DO - 10.1109/CNE.2007.369680
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:34548717611
SN - 1424407923
SN - 9781424407927
T3 - Proceedings of the 3rd International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
SP - 342
EP - 345
BT - Proceedings of the 3rd International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
T2 - 3rd International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
Y2 - 2 May 2007 through 5 May 2007
ER -