Tan Le: A headset that reads your brainwaves.....

Another great Technology Entertainment Design video -TEDGlobal 2010 July 

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A Headset that reads your brainwaves: 
Here is some of the transcript:

"Our breakthrough was to create an algorithm that unfolds the cortex, so that we can map the signals closer to its source, and therefore making it capable of working across a mass population.

So the device that you see is a 14-channel, high-fidelity EEG acquisition system. It doesn't require any scalp preparation, no conductive gel or paste. It only takes a few minutes to put on and for the signals to settle. It's also wireless, so it gives you the freedom to move around. 

And finally, to real life-changing applications such as being able to control an electric wheelchair. In this example, facial expressions are mapped to the movement commands.

Click here to see the epoc headset

Based on the latest developments in neuro-technology, Emotiv has developed a revolutionary new personal interface for human computer interaction. The limited edition EPOC is released in the US in limited quantities.
Although the developers are interested in its application in the following four areas:

Artistic and creative expression -

Life changing applications for disabled patients, such as controlling an electric wheelchair, mind-keyboard, or playing a hands-free game.

Games & Virtual Worlds -

Market Research & Advertising-

I am most interested in how this technology may assist our students who have limited movement- Life changing applications for disabled patients.  I can see this technology having great applications in their life and learnings.