title: Direct control of a computer from the human central nervous system.
abstract: We describe an invasive alternative to externally applied brain-computer interface (BCI) devices. This system requires implantation of a special electrode into the outer layers of the human neocortex. The recorded signals are transmitted to a nearby receiver and processed to drive a cursor on a computer monitor in front of the patient. Our present patient has learned to control the cursor for the production of synthetic speech and typing.
authors.affiliation: Neural Signals Inc., Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Bakay
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goldwaithe
mesh_terms: D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000502:physiology; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005071:Evoked Potentials / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019579:Neocortex / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface