Bio-signal-based geometric modeling application for physically disabled users

Lan Wu and Ali Akgunduz ()
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Lan Wu: Concordia University
Ali Akgunduz: Concordia University

Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2017, vol. 28, issue 7, No 12, 1667-1678

Abstract: Abstract This paper discusses the challenges in achieving bio-signal-based design environments. While the main motivation of this paper was to provide a user interface for physically disabled people to express their artistic natures, a special emphasis is given on graphical user interface design where bio-signals are the single input source. Among three bio-signal sources investigated—electromyography, electrooculography and electroencephalography (EEG)—stimulus-based human–computer interaction design (EEG feature extraction method) is found to be the most promising for achieving design environments to perform complex tasks. In the proposed stimulus-based brain–computer-interaction application, the user communication with a computer is achieved by coupling intended functionalities with stimuli signals on the computer screen. Constant focus on the intended command stimulates the brain. In return, the brain releases a response signals (steady state visual evoked potential). In theory, brain’s response signals and the stimulus signals are identical. Once successfully identified, the presence of a signal pattern that is identical to the one of the alternative stimulus signals (paired with a command in a user interface) indicates the intention of a user. Since each option is associated with a unique signal pattern, multiple options can simultaneously be offered to users. The main challenge of working with stimulus signals is that the response signals are weak and they are buried inside of highly polluted EEG signals that include brain’s natural activities. In this paper, we introduce a signal processing algorithm based on Lorenz systems of differential equations for identifying the source of stimulus signals. Our experiments strongly suggest that bio-signal-based design environments to perform complex tasks, including geometric modeling can be achieved by utilizing stimulus-based signal processing methodology.

Keywords: Brain–computer interface; Geometric design; EEG; Lorenz system; Chaos theory; Support system for physically challenged users; Steady state visual evoked potential (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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