Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Psychology
Date of Award
8-2017
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Eric Sellers
Committee Members
Matthew Palmatier, Matthew McBee
Abstract
Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology can be important for those unable to communicate due loss of muscle control. The P300 Speller allows communication at a rate up to eight selections per minute. Given this relatively slow rate of communication highly accurate classification is of great importance. Previous studies have shown that alternative stimuli (e.g., faces) can improve BCI speed and accuracy. The present study uses two new alternative stimuli, locations and graspable tools in a two-stimulus paradigm. Functional MRI studies have shown that images of familiar locations produce brain responses in the parahippocampal place area and graspable tools produce brain responses in premotor cortex.The current study shows that location and tool stimuli produce unique brain responses that can be used for classification in the two-stimulus paradigm. This study shows proof of concept for using two unique stimuli to improve speed and accuracy of the P300 Speller.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Jones, Marissa R., "Faces, Locations, and Tools: A Proposed Two-Stimulus P300 Brain Computer Interface" (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3268. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3268
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.