Method and system for an intelligent supervisory control system
First Claim
1. A method for supervisory control over the external environment of a user, comprising:
- acquiring a bioelectric signal of a user;
processing the bioelectric signal to define a cognitive profile of the user; and
mapping the cognitive profile onto a set of microprocessor system commands for controlling the external environment of the user.
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Abstract
An intelligent supervisory control system or neuro-user interface (NUI), and method that utilize bioelectric state of mind or cognitive profile to control electronic and mechanical resources in an environment, such as in a 3-D PC or console game, a simulation or virtual environment, a cockpit, automobile, home, or surgical theatre. The interface comprises means for acquiring the brain signals of a user or subject, which are converted into a digital stream and mathematically processed to define an electrical state of the mind or cognitive profile of the user. Incorporating microprocessor-based software and storage facilities, the interface dynamically maps the cognitive profile onto multiple functions, which are adaptable for actuating microprocessor commands. In conjunction with other standard input devices such as mouse, keyboard, or joystick, the intelligent supervisory control interface of the present invention thus provides a user with the maximal degrees of freedom for the control of the resources (or electrical and mechanical devices) in the environment.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for supervisory control over the external environment of a user, comprising:
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acquiring a bioelectric signal of a user;
processing the bioelectric signal to define a cognitive profile of the user; and
mapping the cognitive profile onto a set of microprocessor system commands for controlling the external environment of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A supervisory system for controlling the external environment of an user, comprising:
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signal acquisition means for acquiring a bioelectric signal of a user, the bioelectric signal comprising an electroencephalogram (EEG) rhythm; and
a controller in communication with the signal acquisition means for controlling the external environment of a user, wherein the controller comprises;
a processor for processing the bioelectric signal to define a cognitive profile; and
a mapping algorithm for mapping the cognitive profile onto a set of microprocessor system commands for controlling the external environment of the user. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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