Abstract
A non-negligible portion subjects has been shown to be unable to learn how to control a motor imagery (MI) based brain-computer interface (BCI), within a limited duration of training. There is a need for alternative imagery strategies for such users. In this study, imagery of self-induced emotion states were explored as an alternative to MI, using a standard motor imagery BCI paradigm and setup. Electroencephalogram (EEG) correlates of self-induced emotions have been previously used to recognize emotions, as in [1], and here, we hypothesize that emotion imagery (EI) can be used to modulate brain activity and used as a BCI control strategy. Preliminary results comparing the performance of three subjects (N=3, age range = 27-35) performing MI and EI are presented.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | BCI Past, Present, and Future; Proceedings of the 6th International Brain Computer Interface Meeting |
| Place of Publication | Austria |
| Publisher | Verlag der Technischen Universitat Graz |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-85125-467-9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Jun 2016 |
Bibliographical note
The 6th International Brain-Computer Interface Meeting ; Conference date: 05-06-2016Keywords
- Emotion inducing imagery
- brain-computer interface (BCI)
- electroencephalography (EEG)
- motor imagery (MI)
- sensorimotor rhythms (SMR)