>Be careful about how you use the term "mind control".
sorry, a combination of poor english and lack of knowledge
in your area of expertice...
>If you mean using signals recorded from the nervous system to control
>external devices, there is a lot of physiological basis to do this. If you
>mean using external devices to control a persons thoughts, you tend to
cross
>the line from real science into a different arena (which will probably get
>me flamed).
by heavens, NO, that i leave to other evil institutions
, lending a hand to the devil. Those am i willing to help
you flame.
>The main problem is picking up the appropriate signals. Using external
>electrodes stuck on the scalp, you record the EEG (electroencephalogram)
>wave. This really isn't specific enough to effectively control machinery.
>Using very small electrodes implanted into the right portion of the brain,
>you get signals that you can train to do this. Unfortunately, implanting
>the electrodes is rather invasive, to say the least. And long term
>stability is a serious problem.
ok, no invasive manuevers, so EEG is option 1
, i studied present equipment a bit, the obtained signal levels
seem to be in the uV range, thus requiring sensitive/accurate
low noise amplifiers and the 3D position of activity seems
to be located quite accurate.
>External electrodes placed over muscles are a more likely candidate for
you.
>These record the EMG (electromyogram). Again, electrodes implanted into
>muscle (or in motor nerves) provide much more accurate control, but
requires
>invasive techniques.
hmm, haven't heard much of this, is motoric thought or intention, measurable
along skin surface ?
>Another possibility is external electrodes placed around the eyes. These
>record the EOG (electrooculogram) and can indicate the direction the eyes
>are pointing. Better control is obtained using a camera that records the
>reflection of a small spot of light shining on the eye. That can more
>accurately detect the direction of gaze. A subtle eyeblink can then cause
>the mouse pointer to move to that location.
ok, tempting and sounds like it already has been achieved
, i'm more interested in 'understanding', decoding mind activity
When i think 'move' or 'red' or any concept, this should?
activate a specific area(s?) in brain that 'holds' this concept.
>Can someone else help out with citations? I tried searching PubMed but
>"Biocontrol EEG" or "Biocontrol EMG" resulted only in a small number of
>older Russian studies.
finally, if you tell me how, then i will and the result
might make many fellow human beings happy.
Thanks
/pat
