The Mind - Machine Revolution / Brain - Computer Interface

International Assessment of Research and Development in Brain-Computer Interfaces
[link to www.wtec.org]
(PDF format, 234 pages, 5.90 MB)

*WTEC: World Technology Evaluation Center

BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE SCIENCE
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are defined as the science and technology of devices and systems responding to neural processes in the brain that generate motor movements and to cognitive processes (e.g., memory) that modify the motor movements. Advances in neuroscience, computational technology, component miniaturization, biocompatibility of materials, and sensor technology have led to a much improved feasibility of useful BCIs that engineers, neuroscientists, physical scientists, and behavioral and social scientists can develop as a large-scope team effort.

ABSTRACT
Brain-computer interface (BCI) research deals with establishing communication pathways between the brain and external devices. BCI systems can be broadly classified depending on the placement of the electrodes used to detect and measure neurons firing in the brain: in invasive systems, electrodes are inserted directly into the cortex; in noninvasive systems, they are placed on the scalp and use electroencephalography or electrocorticography to detect neuron activity. This WTEC study was designed to gather information on worldwide status and trends in BCI research and to disseminate it to government decisionmakers and the research community. The study reviewed and assessed the state of the art in sensor technology, the bioticabiotic interface and biocompatibility, data analysis and modeling, hardware implementation, systems engineering, functional electrical stimulation, noninvasive communication systems, and cognitive and emotional neuroprostheses in academic research and industry.

The WTEC panel identified several major trends in current and evolving BCI research in North America, Europe, and Asia. First, BCI research throughout the world is extensive, with the magnitude of that research clearly on the rise. Second, BCI research is rapidly approaching a level of first generation medical practice; moreover, BCI research is expected to rapidly accelerate in nonmedical arenas of commerce as well, particularly in the gaming, automotive, and robotics industries. Third, the focus of BCI research throughout the world is decidedly uneven, with invasive BCIs almost exclusively centered in North America, noninvasive BCI systems evolving primarily from European and Asian efforts, and the integration of BCIs and robotics systems championed by Asian research programs.

In terms of funding, BCI and brain-controlled robotics programs have been a hallmark of recent European research and technological development. The range and investment levels of multidisciplinary, multinational, multilaboratory programs in Europe appear to far exceed that of most university and government-funded BCI programs in the United States and Canada. Although several U.S. government programs are advancing neural prostheses and BCIs, private sources have yet to make a major impact on BCI research in North America generally. However, the U.S. Small Business Innovative Research grants (SBIRs) and Small Technology
Transfer Research grants (STTRs) have been effective in promoting transition from basic research to precommercialized prototypes. In Asia, China is investing heavily in biological sciences and engineering in
general, and the extent of investment in BCI and BCI-related research has grown particularly rapidly; still,
the panel observed little coordination between various programs. Japanese universities, research institutes,
and laboratories also are increasing their investment in BCI research. Japan is especially vigorous in pursuing
nonmedical applications and exploiting its expertise in BCI-controlled robotics.

The WTEC panel concludes that there are abundant and fertile opportunities for worldwide collaborations in
BCI research and allied fields.

The jargon of the physics involved in direct mind-machine interface is incomprehensible to me.

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Are they deliberate obfuscatory about this stuff? Is there a layman's non-jargon approach to this subject?

Quantum entanglement is a quantum mechanical phenomenon in which the quantum states of two or more objects have to be described with reference to each other, even though the individual objects may be spatially separated. This leads to correlations between observable physical properties of the systems. For example, it is possible to prepare two particles in a single quantum state such that when one is observed to be spin-up, the other one will always be observed to be spin-down and vice versa...

[link to en.wikipedia.org]

Dr Quantum explains Entanglement


I was going to try and explain it myself but I think this video does a much better job!

There are two companies coming out with BCI products for gaming systems by the end of this year...

Uses a single sensor that will only add about $15 to to the consumer product.
[link to www.neurosky.com]

"Since its founding in 2004, NeuroSky's focus on innovation has created the most affordable, high quality, and wearable bio-sensor technology for detecting and interpreting brainwaves and other bio-signals. We have successfully penetrated several key market sectors, such as gaming, toy, wireless mobile, automotive, robotics, wellness, etc. Our business has reached the United States, Eastern Asian countries, and several European countries."

ABC News


Discovery Channel - Daily Planet 12/17


CES Interview with James Sullivan of NeuroSky

"Communication between human and machine has always been limited to conscious interaction, with non-conscious communication -- expression, intuition, perception -- reserved solely for the human realm. At Emotiv, we believe that future communication between human and machine will not be limited to the conscious communication that exists today. Users will demand that non-conscious communication play a much more significant role."


"Emotiv Systems was founded in 2003 by four award-winning scientists and executives: internationally recognized neuroscientist Professor Allan Snyder, chip-design pioneer Neil Weste, and technology entrepreneurs Tan Le and Nam Do. These founders all shared the same inspiring vision: to introduce the immediacy of thought to the human-machine dialogue."
[link to emotiv.com]



The Emotiv EPOC™ uses a set of sensors to tune into electric signals naturally produced by the brain to detect player thoughts, feelings and expression. It connects wirelessly with all game platforms from consoles to PCs. The Emotiv neuroheadset now makes it possible for games to be controlled and influenced by the player's mind.

"Each human brain is unique, both physically and functionally. The folding of the cortex of the human brain is also highly individual, meaning the way in which the external surface of the brain is folded individualizes the potentials, regardless of how functionality is mapped in each brain. Using non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG), it is possible to observe each person's individual electrical brain activity."

The Cognitiv™ suite reads and interprets players' conscious thoughts and intent. The Cognitiv Suite can differentiate between multiple conscious thought commands. Gamers can manipulate virtual objects using only the power of their thought! For the first time, the fantasy of magic and supernatural power can be experienced.

The Affectiv™ suite monitors player emotional states in real-time. It provides an extra dimension in game interaction by allowing the game to respond to players' emotions. Characters can transform in response to the player's feeling - the experience of playing "The Incredible Hulk" will never be the same. The Affectiv suite can be used to monitor player state of mind and allow developers to tailor difficulty to suit each situation.

The Expressiv™ suite uses signals measured by Emotiv’s neuroheadset to interpret player facial expressions in real-time. It provides a natural enhancement to game interaction by allowing game characters to come to life. When a player smiles, their character can mimic the expression even before they are aware of their own feelings. These expressions can be combined to communicate more complex non-verbal expressions such as "flirt , "look sexy”. ”surprised” or “angry”. Artificial intelligence can now respond to players naturally, in ways only humans have been able to until now.

By combining the detections of the Expressiv & Affectiv suite together, you can have a very good idea of many emotions that people are experiencing, in real time.


CNBC On The Money


MSNBC


Interview with Randy Breen (chief product officer)


Reserve your Emotiv EPOC™ today!

"Emotiv will shortly begin shipping the revolutionary Emotiv EPOC™ neuroheadset. As with all ground-breaking new products, initially supplies will be limited. Emotiv wants to ensure that our community of "Emotivated" users can guaranty delivery of their Emotiv EPOC™ before the product arrives in retail locations. These limited edition neuroheadsets will be shipping in late 2008, in time for the holiday season. Don't risk missing out on the revolution in human-computer interaction, reserve your Emotiv EPOC™ neuroheadset kit today!

Each Emotiv EPOC neuroheadset is priced at $299, and includes standard shipping."

This video wasn't on youtube...
[link to emotiv.com]
In this one they clearly explain the detection suites and then some.

And then of course there is Interchange Labs "Proteus Cell Technology"...
Thread: Interchange Labs : Mind Machine Interface Processor (MMIP)

Are this similar devices?
[link to www.oberondiagnostic.eu]

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[link to uk.youtube.com]

(expanded explaination)
Quantum entanglement and the Power of Intention

[link to uk.youtube.com]

Get Moving in Cyber Space
Imagine your motor cortex fully activated while you have full muscle tone but both what your cortex says you are experiencing and what you are actually experiencing are not what you body is actually doing. You were trained to do this on a brain computer interface. Highly Skilled lucid dreamers in intense sessions and brain tomography on the level of seismic tomography make this all possible. Accessing the brain thru non-invasive means is vital in Berlin where Brain Computer Interfacers and the Locked-in are moving things with only their minds; however, one might say that all this research is treading water awaiting advances in Neuro-surgery. I’m pitching the thoroughly developed non-invasive technique as a necessary prelude to the invasive interface. I’m just looking for sympathetic places to post the story I’m telling in the form of a fictitious photo journal.
[link to loreta-mocap-bci.blogspot.com]

Get Moving in Cyber Space
Imagine your motor cortex fully activated while you have full muscle tone but both what your c[liveleak][/liveleak]ortex says you are experiencing and what you are actually experiencing are not what you body is actually doing. You were trained to do this on a brain computer interface. Highly Skilled lucid dreamers in intense sessions and brain tomography on the level of seismic tomography make this all possible. Accessing the brain thru non-invasive means is vital in Berlin where Brain Computer Interfacers and the Locked-in are moving things with only their minds; however, one might say that all this research is treading water awaiting advances in Neuro-surgery. I’m pitching the thoroughly developed non-invasive technique as a necessary prelude to the invasive interface. I’m just looking for sympathetic places to post the story I’m telling in the form of a fictitious photo journal.
[link to loreta-mocap-bci.blogspot.com]

When man finally steps into gods sandbox, will he sell his soul?
Mind-quantum-computer-Mind Interface.
My name is Alex Allison,I reside in Vancouver,B.C. Canada and I am the subject of a single blind experiment, called Human Brain Reverse Engineering Project. I believe the agencies involved are N.S.A and DARPA. National Security Agency because of the coverage and it being the operational agency and Darpa. being the experimental agency and because they are the only ones to cancel there project, because it was too complex., but they are the number one agency in the world that develops future technology, and this certainly is way in the future.
"All warfare is based on deception" Sun Tzu.
The technology I have seen is evolutionary and is at least 20- 25 years ahead of the world.The ability to react instantly to my thoughts, know my emotions, to manipulate my vision , to access and control my body, by using augmented neural patterns via the motor cortex.The ability to add, subtract , or shape cognitive functions, emotions or perceptions.The communication was somewhat two way, meaning they read my thoughts and answered, non-verbally, by manipulating the image,that hits the back of the eye, by moving the image slightly sideways, or up and down,or around, but any question I asked I always got a yes,no response. I am a tailored human being, to fit the criteria of this experiment, so they can maximize the data return, brain region configuration patterns, longevity of subject and experiment.The premise is to take a person from zero activity to a deep addiction, record areas affected, stabilize, remove any psychological or physiological affects, then remove the memory of the event , then change emotions from depression to acceptance, all this while abusing me to get at the deep neural patterns, and get me to conform. How do you camouflage, isolate,control and remove the credibility of the person that your going to experiment on for 25-30 years and see evolutionary technology, and know they have the ability to change or influence almost every event, but know-one believe's you. You get them addicted to drugs with double or triple neural feedback., pair seeing the technology with doing drugs ,augment curiosity so they want to know, and see more, even if your doing more drugs and people are telling you to stop and clean up, because your life is destructing. I originally thought they were trying to scare me out with fear, maybe, but I wanted to see and know more and they showed me.
My personality is that of a loner, I live in a laid back west-coast city.So trying to find
any-one who believes or follows this , is very difficult, although I did have people come up to me , while in the drug area ,that I didnt know and wish me well, with what was happening. If a crime is happening in your mind, would you know, and how do you convince people? I have known, what the experiment is for the last 2 years, but I can't get free of the neural control. My interaction with them started in 1983, but I am sure, it is linked to 1967, when I had another paranormal event. I saw 3 angels kneeling, heads down, hands clasped beside the bed. I am pretty sure they were real, although, the one thing missing was, I did not see there eyes.
It is easier to lure a person into a trap, with two paranormal events than one.
There may have been a chance, they were projections,but either way the angel species, or an intelligence agency was setting up a human for this future experiment. They designed a human with the right background, and with right tailoring, a subject, who could maximize the data return,survive and handle being alone, understand context, have a well paying job, recognize that this was the most advanced technology in the world, and want to know more.
You are standing in a singularity,a global light imaging system that records every event, every creature. The experiment is not over, are they the guardians of the planet and/ or are we all mice to be experimented on.

Big brother is reading your thoughts and knows where you are all the time.
Welcome to the Matrix.

When man finally steps into gods sandbox, will he sell his soul for it?
Mind-quantum-computer-Mind Interface.
My name is Alex Allison,I reside in Vancouver,B.C. Canada and I am the subject of a single blind experiment, called Human Brain Reverse Engineering Project. I believe the agencies involved are N.S.A and DARPA. National Security Agency because of the coverage and it being the operational agency and Darpa. being the experimental agency and because they are the only ones to cancel there project, but they are the number one agency in the world that develops future technology, and this certainly is way in the future.
All warfare is based on deception" Sun Tzu.
The technology I have seen is evolutionary and is at least 20- 25 years ahead of the world.The ability to react instantly to my thoughts, know my emotions, to manipulate my vision , to access and control my body, by using augmented neural patterns via the motor cortex.The ability to add, subtract , or shape cognitive functions, emotions or perceptions.The communication was somewhat two way, meaning they read my thoughts and answered, non-verbally, by manipulating the image,that hits the back of the eye, by moving the image slightly sideways, or up and down,or around, but any question I asked I always got a yes,no response. I am a tailored human being, to fit the criteria of this experiment, so they can maximize the data return, brain region configuration patterns, longevity of subject and experiment.The premise is to take a person from zero activity to a deep addiction, record areas affected, stabilize, remove any psychological or physiological affects, then remove the memory of the event, then change emotions from depression to acceptance, all this while abusing me to get at the deep neural patterns, and get me to conform. How do you camouflage, isolate, control and remove the credibility of the person that your going to experiment on for 25-30 years and see evolutionary technology, and realize they have the ability to change or influence almost every event that happens, but know-one believe's you. You get them addicted to drugs with double or triple neural feedback., pair seeing the technology with doing drugs ,augment curiosity so they want to know. I originally thought they were trying to scare me out with fear, and I had failed, maybe, but I wanted to see and know more and they showed me. My personality is that of a loner, I live in a laid back west-coast city.So trying to find any-one who believes or follows ,this is very difficult. If a crime is happening in your mind, would you know, and how do you convince people? I have known, what the experiment is for the last 2 years, but I can't get free of there neural control. My interaction with them started in 1983, but I am sure, it is linked to when I was nine in1967, when I had another paranormal event. I saw 3 angels kneeling, heads down, hands clasped, beside the bed. I am pretty sure they were real, although, the one thing missing was, I did not see there eyes.
It is easier to lure a person into a trap, with two paranormal events than one.
There may have been a chance, they were projections,but either way the angel species, or an intelligence agency was setting up a human for experimentation with this technology. They designed a human with the right background, and with right tailoring, a subject, who could maximize the data return,survive and handle being alone, understand context, have a well paying job, recognize that this was the most advanced technology in the world, and want to know more.
This is a warning memo, not so much about intelligence agencies that go about their business in a "professional" manner, but about people, corporations and criminals, who are going to use this technology for darkness. This evolutionary technology and we can go down a path of learning or darkness.
You are standing in a singularity,a global light imaging system that records every event, every creature. The experiment is not over, are "we" the guardians of the planet and/ or are we all mice to be experimented on.
Big brother is reading your thoughts and knows where you are all the time.
Welcome to the Matrix.

Awesome for amputees, sucky for hacker victims...

When man steps into Gods sandbox,will he sell his soul?
Imagine standing in a global free space light imaging system that is capable of faster than light communications.
Imagine being 20 years ahead in mind computer interface technology that is out in the public.Imagine studying some-
ones brain patterns for 25 years,and putting him into a deep addiction, all while recording everything that took place.
You lured him in showing him technology,he is vulnerable.
Now close the trap and start the intense experiment, Human Brain Reverse Engineering Project,DARPA,he now learns this agency,National Security Agency can read minds, but he also learns they can take over and control his body internally and externally.
Virtual Partner Interaction- This technology couples a avatar and human in real time through optical sensors,when you move the avatar, the optical sensors convert to electricity the movement, this enters the body on certain points and causes movement, a response.Imagine the power NSA computers have to induce movement. In Feb 2006 I had electricity arcing out the body, I figure they were calibrating what a body would take, I had burns on various parts of my body
But I can not get free. The abuse begins,this is to get at the deep neural patterns(jan2006) 4 years later they have finally removed any physiological and psychological affects.They are removing the memory of what they have done,they have learnt little more brain code.They still control my body.Imagine they can read any mind and take over any body.Another aspect of this technology is the ability to put any image into the eye and remove any image-Virtual Retina Display.Your body and mind are no longer yours, welcome to the singularity. welcome to the
Matrix

I've got one of those emotiv dealies on order. Plan to capture raw eeg data during various modes of consciousness into a data warehouse and data mine my own brain.