Detecting Mental States by Machine Learning Techniques: The Berlin Brain–Computer Interface

  • Benjamin Blankertz*
  • , Michael Tangermann
  • , Carmen Vidaurre
  • , Thorsten Dickhaus
  • , Claudia Sannelli
  • , Florin Popescu
  • , Siamac Fazli
  • , Márton Danóczy
  • , Gabriel Curio
  • , Klaus Robert Müller
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The Berlin Brain-Computer InterfaceBerlinBrain-Computer Interface (BBCI) uses a machine learning approach to extract user-specific patterns from high-dimensional EEG-features optimized for revealing the user’s mental state. Classical BCI applications are brain actuated tools for patients such as prostheses (see Section 4.1) or mental text entry systems ([1] and see [2–5] for an overview on BCI). In these applications, the BBCI uses natural motor skills of the users and specifically tailored pattern recognition algorithms for detecting the user’s intent. But beyond rehabilitation, there is a wide range of possible applications in which BCI technology is used to monitor other mental states, often even covert ones (see also [6] in the fMRI realm). While this field is still largely unexplored, two examples from our studies are exemplified in Sections 4.3 and 4.4.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers Collection
PublisherSpringer VS
Pages113-135
Number of pages23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameFrontiers Collection
VolumePart F952
ISSN (Print)1612-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2197-6619

Keywords

  • Common Spatial Pattern
  • Error Index
  • Injuryspinal Cord
  • Motor Imagery
  • Readiness Potential

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