title: BCI in practice.
abstract: Brain-computer interfaces are systems that use signals recorded from the brain to enable communication and control applications for individuals who have impaired function. This technology has developed to the point that it is now being used by individuals who can actually benefit from it. However, there are several outstanding issues that prevent widespread use. These include the ease of obtaining high-quality recordings by home users, the speed, and accuracy of current devices and adapting applications to the needs of the user. In this chapter, we discuss some of these unsolved issues.
authors: National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies, Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY, United States. Electronic address: dennis.mcfarland@health.ny.gov.
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: McFarland
authors: National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies, Wadsworth Center, Albany, NY, United States.
authors: T M
authors: TM
authors: Vaughan
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology*; D062207:Brain-Computer Interfaces; D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D014584:User-Computer Interface
keywords: Brain–computer interface; Home use; Neurotechnologies