Biocybernetics: An Interactive Man-Machine Interface
Abstract
The research project described deals with the capability of training a human subject to control and/or interact with complex electronic or mechanical systems. Basically the project involves the detection of bioelectrical phenomena that are analogs of ongoing cognitive processes and the utilization of these phenomena to control external events. The project also allows the system being controlled to communicate with the human operator in either a feedback or an interactive manner. In bypassing the subject's manual or verbal response apparatus an appreciable time saving is achieved. By eliminating the normal feedback/interactive modes of communication currently employed by machines (generally visual signals produced mechanically or electronically) a further potential time saving is realized. However, the major advantage of the proposal is the virtually automatic control of systems operation by the trained subject. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 20, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0746179
Entities
People
- R. F. Thompson
- T. J. Teyler
Organizations
- University of California, Irvine