http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/ Engadget Comments for G-Tec Intendix brain-computer interface ready for consumers (video) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
the device looks promising though. but I doubt it works as smoothly as demonstrated]]>Mar 10th 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
But, more importantly, can I use it to surf porn "hands-free"?]]>Mar 10th 2010 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
good point ahahaha xD]]>Mar 10th 2010 11:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
"The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel."
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wtf... my comment is gone. nevermind]]>Mar 10th 2010 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
...and super excited.]]>Mar 10th 2010 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
Stephen Hawking has a system that's probably faster for long words (each click narrows the possible words by half), and one that he's already used to.]]>Mar 10th 2010 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
That is the only needed application fro this science that there is. To help the physically impaired.]]>Mar 10th 2010 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
If you look at the top of the screen it starts populating words as well. If the system itself works, extending the dictionary and adjusting it for his most commonly used words would be cake. And while he may be used to the system he has, he and his caretakers have been expressing interest in a new system for years. This being because his current one is so old, outdated, and hard to repair since it was built from scratch solely for him. His current system is also a lot slower because it basically relies on two input functions: "select" and "back". The alphabet is cut into sections and the screen alternates between the sections until he selects one. Then it alternates between the letters until he selects one. So on, so on, and so forth. While there would be a learning curve for this device it could significantly speed up his ability to communicate.]]>Mar 10th 2010 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
How about sending text messages or controlling a stereo or navigation system while driving? Or controlling a wearable PC, hands-free? Or speeding up control input in video games or any other application by combining this with a traditional mouse & keyboard? ]]>Mar 10th 2010 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
However, Helping the physically impaired is probably the most significant application. I really don't need to text while driving, but for an an amputee, the ability to control a robotic arm or leg with thought may be life-changing.

Also - there is big money in the medical field. HMOs make billions - and if this tech is mass produced it could be quite profitable.]]>Mar 10th 2010 7:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
BTW has anyone considered putting one of these things on their family pet? You can now play second life with fido!]]>Mar 11th 2010 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 11:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
Go ahead and name some. I for one can't think of any uses for this for people who aren't handicapped. The novelty factor will wear of very fast. Keyboards are much better for typing, and controllers are much better for controlling Second Life avatars.]]>Mar 10th 2010 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/If they don't increase the speed to be comparable with keyboards this is pointless. Also it will have to be cross-platform especially with mobile devices. ]]>Mar 10th 2010 2:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/I'm going to use this to control my Martin Jetpack with just my brain.]]>Mar 10th 2010 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
The obvious benefit is I won't have to type the porn sites in anymore.]]>Mar 10th 2010 11:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 12:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
he has a better device.]]>Mar 10th 2010 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/so many RICH disabled people!

and @GN1
Don't worry I'm sure the allmighty GAP-Sri Lanka Alliance will be crankin out these puppies in no time.]]>Mar 11th 2010 12:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 12:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 2:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 5:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/
"Man this itches. I wonder where I got it from. Probably that skank at the petrol station. Last time I do someone a favour. Oh god, I think they heard me. Oh GOD, I can hear me!! Na na-na na na na na na na, naaaa"]]>Mar 10th 2010 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/g-tec-intendix-brain-computer-interface-ready-for-consumers-vid/Mar 10th 2010 8:41PM