The Thought Translation Device: structure of a multimodal brain-computer communication system

Thilo Hinterberger; Jürgen Mellinger; Niels Birbaumer

doi:10.1109/CNE.2003.1196900

The Thought Translation Device: structure of a multimodal brain-computer communication system

Thilo Hinterberger, Jürgen Mellinger, Niels Birbaumer

Istituto di Neuroriabilitazione Motoria San Camillo

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

The Thought Translation Device (TTD) is a brain-computer-interface (BCI) which successfully enabled totally paralyzed patients to communicate by using their brain potentials only. An extended version of the TTD has been developed running on any MS-Windows PC and its architecture is described. A variety of filter modules (temporal and spectral filters, classifier, etc.) can be combined in a configurable order for online processing and feedback of physiological data. Statistical analysis methods are implemented for online and offline classification of SCP and spectral EEG data. As many patients suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in its final stage no longer have the ability to focus on a computer screen, the TTD is now able to present all information necessary for brain-computer communication by voice and sound as well as visually. The TTD is currently used for various studies with paralyzed and comatose patients, patients with epilepsy and children with attention deficit disorders.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	603-606
Number of pages	4
Volume	2003-January
ISBN (Print)	0780375793
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CNE.2003.1196900
Publication status	Published - 2003
Event	1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering - Capri Island, Italy Duration: Mar 20 2003 → Mar 22 2003

Other

Other	1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering
Country	Italy
City	Capri Island
Period	3/20/03 → 3/22/03

Keywords

Brain computer interfaces
Computer architecture
Electroencephalography
Epilepsy
Filters
Neuroscience
Pediatrics
Psychology
Statistical analysis
Switches

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Artificial Intelligence
Mechanical Engineering

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The Thought Translation Device : structure of a multimodal brain-computer communication system. / Hinterberger, Thilo; Mellinger, Jürgen; Birbaumer, Niels.

International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER. Vol. 2003-January IEEE Computer Society, 2003. p. 603-606 1196900.

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Hinterberger, T, Mellinger, J & Birbaumer, N 2003, The Thought Translation Device: structure of a multimodal brain-computer communication system. in International IEEE/EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, NER. vol. 2003-January, 1196900, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 603-606, 1st International IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering, Capri Island, Italy, 3/20/03. https://doi.org/10.1109/CNE.2003.1196900

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