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Proof-Of-Concept Is Now In Place for Wireless Mind Downloading
Computer Control with the Human Mind
- Brain Machine Interface controls electronic devices by reading brain activity.
- Analyzes slight changes in the brain’s blood flow.
- Translates brain motions into electronic signals.
- Cap connects optical fibers to mapping device then is linked to a toy train via a control computer.
- Activation of the brain’s frontal cortex, by calculating a simple problem, runs the train.
- When one stops the calculations, the train stops.
- Hitachi’s technology does not physically enter the brain.
- Future projects include:
- Developing a brain TV remote control that lets users turn the power on and off as well as change channels by thought.
- Mind operation of wheelchairs, computers, beds and artificial limbs.
- Honda is developing an interface that links to intelligent automobiles.