Detecting Consciousness with a Brain-computer InterfaceNoirhomme, Quentin ; Lesenfants, Damien ; Lehembre, Remy et alin Pons, J. L.; Torricelli, D.; Pajaro, M. (Eds.) Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation (2012, November) Recent electrophysiological and neuroimaging studies showed command-specific changes in EEG or fMRI signals of unresponsive patients providing motor-independent evidence of conscious thoughts. These ... [more ▼] Recent electrophysiological and neuroimaging studies showed command-specific changes in EEG or fMRI signals of unresponsive patients providing motor-independent evidence of conscious thoughts. These promising results have paved the way for a new application for Brain-computer Interface (BCI): detecting consciousness in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC). In the present abstract, we review the first results obtained by BCI-like applications in patients with DOC and discuss the challenges facing BCI research. We believe that patients with DOC may benefit from BCI based diagnosis. BCIs may detect changes in the signal in response to command and, in some cases, may permit communication. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 77 (11 ULg) ROLE OF ACTIVE ERP PARADIGMS IN AWARENESS DETECTION IN NON RESPONSIVE PATIENTS; Lesenfants, Damien ; Lehembre, Remy et alin Proceedings of the 1st international DECODER Workshop (2012, April) The role of active vs. passive ERP paradigms in disorders of consciousness is assessed in this case study of a LIS patient. Results show that despite absent P3 in a passive auditory task, the patient ... [more ▼] The role of active vs. passive ERP paradigms in disorders of consciousness is assessed in this case study of a LIS patient. Results show that despite absent P3 in a passive auditory task, the patient displayed significant differences in the active task. This study shows the importance of using a large battery of tests when assessing DOC patients. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 19 (1 ULg) Design of a novel covert SSVEP-based BCILesenfants, Damien ; ; Soddu, Andrea et alin Proceedings of the 5th International Brain-Computer Interface Conference 2011 (2011, September 22) Detailed reference viewed: 86 (11 ULg) |
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