Abstract
As an affordable brain wave sensing device, Muse Headband has a strong potential use of being a basic communication tool for people with locked-in syndrome. With the assistance of other external devices, such as EEG and computers, it is possible to create an affordable device that displays these patients’ emotions with simple and comprehensible images or graphs so that they can be understood by those who take care of them. My paper introduces Unlock, an in-progress design project based on Muse Headband. The whole program is designed as an approach to help the communication of locked-in people, and consists of both hardware and software.
Highlights
1.1 Research GoalThe main purpose of this research is to explore Muse Headband’s potential use as a basic communication tool for people with locked-in syndrome
When I smiled, relaxed, and thought about happy things, I was expecting to see both the AffdexMe indicating happiness and the Muse Headband detecting Alpha brain waves, which would be a sign of relaxation and calmness
Unlock is an in-progress design project based on Muse Headband
Summary
The main purpose of this research is to explore Muse Headband’s potential use as a basic communication tool for people with locked-in syndrome. Locked-in syndrome is a condition in which a person is conscious but not able to move or speak due to complete paralysis of most voluntary muscles in the body except for vertical eye movements and blinking. Muse Headband, an affordable brain wave sensing device, has been popular among its users. With sensors at different positions, the headband is capable of detecting and classifying 5 different waves in our brain: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Delta waves are most present during deep sleep. Theta waves are associated with drowsiness, light sleep, and visualization. Beta waves occur when one is alert, actively mer.ccsenet.org
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