title: Continuous EEG classification during motor imagery--simulation of an asynchronous BCI.
abstract: Nearly all electroencephalogram (EEG)-based brain-computer interface (BCI) systems operate in a cue-paced or synchronous mode. This means that the onset of mental activity (thought) is externally-paced and the EEG has to be analyzed in predefined time windows. In the near future, BCI systems that allow the user to intend a specific mental pattern whenever she/he wishes to produce such patterns will also become important. An asynchronous BCI is characterized by continuous analyzing and classification of EEG data. Therefore, it is important to maximize the hits (true positive rate) during an intended mental task and to minimize the false positive detections in the resting or idling state. EEG data recorded during right/left motor imagery is used to simulate an asynchronous BCI. To optimize the classification results, a refractory period and a dwell time are introduced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Computer Science, Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4, Canada. townsend@auc.ca
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Townsend
authors.forename: Bernhard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Graimann
authors.forename: Gert
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pfurtscheller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D001931:Brain Mapping / Q000379:methods*; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003626:Data Display; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods*; D004777:Environment; D019054:Evoked Potentials, Motor / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007092:Imagination / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D009044:Motor Cortex / Q000502:physiology*; D009862:Online Systems; D010363:Pattern Recognition, Automated / Q000379:methods; D014584:User-Computer Interface