Biocybernetics: An Interactive Man-Machine Interface

Abstract

The research project described herein 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 use 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0764106

Entities

People

  • R. F. Thompson
  • T. J. Teyler

Organizations

  • University of California, Irvine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Alphanumeric Displays
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Electrodes
  • Error Analysis
  • Errors
  • Feedback
  • Lamps
  • Machines
  • Motor Skills
  • Phase
  • Prosthetics
  • Visual Signals

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics