DASHER--an efficient writing system for brain-computer interfaces?

IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2006 Jun;14(2):244-6. doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2006.875573.

Abstract

DASHER is a human-computer interface for entering text using continuous or discrete gestures. Through its use of an internal language model, DASHER efficiently converts bits received from the user into text, and has been shown to be a competitive alternative to existing text-entry methods in situations where an ordinary keyboard cannot be used. We propose that DASHER would be well-matched to the low bit-rate, noisy output obtained from brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and discuss the issues surrounding the use of DASHER with BCI systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiology*
  • Communication Aids for Disabled*
  • Computer Peripherals*
  • Electroencephalography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Man-Machine Systems
  • Software*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • User-Computer Interface*
  • Writing*