Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Decoding spoken words from brain signals

http://www.kurzweilai.net/decoding-spoken-words-from-brain-signals

Researchers in Utah are able to (semi-successfully) translate brain signals into words using micro-electrodes implanted in the brain. While this is currently only in the early stages of development and only ten words were being used, the fact that this is in the works - even if at the moment it is intended for paralyzed patients who cannot speak - has many interesting implications for the future. If (and I think it is probably only a matter of time) this is achieved, it seems to me this technology would eventually be used for everyday business. Computers would literally be able to read our minds. There would be no need for keyboards or mice, as any input could directly travel from our brain to the computer.

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