Mind your language: Electronic device may spell improved communication

摘要

A new EEG (electro-encephalogram)-based device that interprets brain waves to spell words and phrases could help people with speech disorders and motor disabilities to communicate better. Belgian industrial and academic collaboration Imec, Hoist Centre and the lab of neuro- and psychophysiology at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven recently introduced a prototype of their device dubbed Mind Speller.