Brain-computer interface
Brain-computer interface
A Brain-computer interface (BCI), also known as a neural-control interface (NCI), mind-machine interface (MMI), direct neural interface (DNI), or brain-machine interface (BMI), is a direct communication pathway between an enhanced or wired brain and an external device.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /breɪn kəmˈpjuːtər ˈɪntərfeɪs/
Etymology
The term "Brain-computer interface" is a combination of the words "brain", referring to the organ contained in the head and responsible for thought, and "computer interface", referring to a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc., meet and interact.
Usage
BCIs are often directed at researching, mapping, assisting, augmenting, or repairing human cognitive or sensory-motor functions. They are used for a variety of purposes, including medical treatment, artificial intelligence research, and video gaming.
Related Terms
- Neuroprosthetics: A branch of neuroscience and biomedical engineering concerned with developing artificial devices to replace or improve the function of an impaired nervous system.
- Electroencephalography (EEG): An electrophysiological monitoring method to record electrical activity of the brain.
- Neurofeedback: A type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brain-computer interface
- Wikipedia's article - Brain-computer interface
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