TY - JOUR
T1 - TeleBCI
T2 - remote user training, monitoring, and communication with an evoked-potential brain-computer interface
AU - Geronimo, Andrew
AU - Simmons, Zachary
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can serve as a type of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). One hindrance to BCI adoption is the complexity of providing training and support for users. This paper describes the teleBCI interface used to train end-users in the operation of a virtual keyboard using an evoked potential BCI. Fifteen patients with motor neuron disease and their communication partners were included in the study. Teams completed 8 sessions of P300 BCI training virtually with the researcher. Over time, teams required less help to complete physical, computer, and BCI-specific tasks associated with device use. A subset of users experienced improved performance over sessions, progressing to utilize the full functionality of the speller and communicate with a nurse partner over a telemedicine interface. Integration of telemedicine in ALS care provides new opportunities for how BCI-AAC are deployed and used.
AB - Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can serve as a type of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). One hindrance to BCI adoption is the complexity of providing training and support for users. This paper describes the teleBCI interface used to train end-users in the operation of a virtual keyboard using an evoked potential BCI. Fifteen patients with motor neuron disease and their communication partners were included in the study. Teams completed 8 sessions of P300 BCI training virtually with the researcher. Over time, teams required less help to complete physical, computer, and BCI-specific tasks associated with device use. A subset of users experienced improved performance over sessions, progressing to utilize the full functionality of the speller and communicate with a nurse partner over a telemedicine interface. Integration of telemedicine in ALS care provides new opportunities for how BCI-AAC are deployed and used.
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U2 - 10.1080/2326263X.2020.1848134
DO - 10.1080/2326263X.2020.1848134
M3 - Article
C2 - 33763499
AN - SCOPUS:85096165879
SN - 2326-263X
VL - 7
SP - 57
EP - 69
JO - Brain-Computer Interfaces
JF - Brain-Computer Interfaces
IS - 3-4
ER -