Entropy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(1), P. 14 - 14
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Brain-computer
interfaces
(BCI)
are
an
effective
tool
for
recognizing
motor
imagery
and
have
been
widely
applied
in
the
control
assistive
operation
domains.
However,
traditional
intention-recognition
methods
face
several
challenges,
such
as
prolonged
training
times
limited
cross-subject
adaptability,
which
restrict
their
practical
application.
This
paper
proposes
innovative
method
that
combines
a
lightweight
convolutional
neural
network
(CNN)
with
domain
adaptation.
A
feature
extraction
module
is
designed
to
extract
key
features
from
both
source
target
domains,
effectively
reducing
model's
parameters
improving
real-time
performance
computational
efficiency.
To
address
differences
sample
distributions,
adaptation
strategy
introduced
optimize
alignment.
Furthermore,
adversarial
employed
promote
learning
of
domain-invariant
features,
significantly
enhancing
generalization
ability.
The
proposed
was
evaluated
on
fNIRS
dataset,
achieving
average
accuracy
87.76%
three-class
classification
task.
Additionally,
experiments
were
conducted
two
perspectives:
model
structure
optimization
data
selection.
results
demonstrated
potential
advantages
this
applications
recognition
systems.
Medical Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(6), P. 492 - 509
Published: May 23, 2024
Persistent
motor
deficits
are
highly
prevalent
among
post-stroke
survivors,
contributing
significantly
to
disability.
Despite
the
prevalence
of
these
deficits,
precise
mechanisms
underlying
recovery
after
stroke
remain
largely
elusive.
The
exploration
system
reorganization
using
functional
neuroimaging
techniques
represents
a
compelling
yet
challenging
avenue
research.
Quantitative
electroencephalography
(qEEG)
parameters,
including
power
ratio
index,
brain
symmetry
and
phase
synchrony
have
emerged
as
potential
prognostic
markers
for
overall
post-stroke.
Current
evidence
suggests
correlation
between
qEEG
parameters
outcomes
in
recovery.
However,
accurately
identifying
source
activity
poses
challenge,
prompting
integration
EEG
with
other
modalities,
such
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS).
fNIRS
is
nowadays
widely
employed
investigate
function,
revealing
disruptions
network
induced
by
stroke.
Combining
two
methods,
referred
integrated
fNIRS-EEG,
neural
hemodynamics
signals
can
be
pooled
out
offer
new
types
neurovascular
coupling-related
features,
which
may
more
accurate
than
individual
modality
alone.
By
harnessing
fNIRS-EEG
localization,
connectivity
analysis
could
applied
characterize
cortical
associated
stroke,
providing
valuable
insights
into
assessment
treatment
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
The
global
rise
in
lower
limb
amputation
cases
necessitates
advancements
prosthetic
technology
to
enhance
the
quality
of
life
for
affected
patients.
This
review
paper
explores
recent
integration
EEG
and
fNIRS
modalities
smart
limbs
rehabilitation
applications.
synthesizes
current
research
progress,
focusing
on
synergy
between
brain-computer
interfaces
neuroimaging
technologies
functionality
user
experience
prosthetics.
discusses
potential
decoding
neural
signals,
enabling
more
intuitive
responsive
control
devices.
Additionally,
highlights
challenges,
innovations,
prospects
associated
with
incorporation
these
neurotechnologies
field
rehabilitation.
insights
provided
this
contribute
a
deeper
understanding
evolving
landscape
pave
way
effective
user-friendly
solutions
realm
neurorehabilitation.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1022 - 1022
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Background:
Recent
years
have
seen
a
surge
of
interest
in
dual-modality
imaging
systems
that
integrate
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
and
electroencephalography
(EEG)
to
probe
brain
function.
This
review
aims
explore
the
advancements
clinical
applications
this
technology,
emphasizing
synergistic
integration
fNIRS
EEG.
Methods:
The
begins
with
detailed
examination
fundamental
principles
distinctive
features
EEG
techniques.
It
includes
critical
technical
specifications,
data-processing
methodologies,
analysis
techniques,
alongside
an
exhaustive
evaluation
30
seminal
studies
highlight
strengths
weaknesses
fNIRS-EEG
bimodal
system.
Results:
paper
presents
multiple
case
across
various
domains—such
as
attention-deficit
hyperactivity
disorder,
infantile
spasms,
depth
anesthesia,
intelligence
quotient
estimation,
epilepsy—demonstrating
system’s
potential
uncovering
disease
mechanisms,
evaluating
treatment
efficacy,
providing
precise
diagnostic
options.
Noteworthy
research
findings
pivotal
breakthroughs
further
reinforce
developmental
trajectory
interdisciplinary
field.
Conclusions:
addresses
challenges
anticipates
future
directions
for
dual-modal
system,
including
improvements
hardware
software,
enhanced
system
performance,
cost
reduction,
real-time
monitoring
capabilities,
broader
applications.
offers
researchers
comprehensive
understanding
field,
highlighting
neuroscience
medicine.
Near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
has
become
a
key
modality
in
medical
imaging,
finding
application
both
brain
and
breast
imaging.
This
paper
discusses
the
current
trends
NIRS
for
exploring
advances
multi-modal
integration
with
modalities
such
as
functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
electroencephalography
(EEG).
Challenges
related
to
spatial
resolution,
depth
sensitivity,
impact
of
extracerebral
tissues
on
signal
specificity
are
examined.
In
addition,
ongoing
efforts
enhance
hemodynamic
measurements’
quantitative
accuracy.
Challenges,
including
limited
resolution
tissue
heterogeneity,
discussed.
The
discussion
extends
diffuse
optical
tomography
instrumentation
development,
clinical
trials
studies
validating
diagnostic
efficacy
emphasizes
need
standardization,
into
routine
practice,
motivates
future
work.
MedScien,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(7)
Published: June 6, 2024
Stroke
is
a
common
disease
that
can
cause
injury
to
humankind’s
neuron
systems
all
over
the
world.
To
help
these
patients
with
their
motor
rehabilitation,
applying
Brain-Computer
interface
(BCI)
technology
has
recently
become
popular
approach.
One
innovative
method
of
using
BCI
regain
ability
develop
BCIs-controlled
external
robotic
arm
system.
This
paper
aims
summarize
some
research
focusing
on
this
field,
analyze
outstanding
points
and
drawbacks,
provide
several
ways
improve
First,
author
gives
brief
introduction
BCIs
controlled
arm.
After
that,
analyzes
advantages
disadvantages
system
then
potential
solutions,
fNIRS-EEG
three
implanting
methods.
Finally,
discusses
previous
studies
provides
future
directions
in
advancing
In
review,
mainly
focuses
approaches
based
studies.
By
stressing
drawbacks
difficulties
each
technique,
comes
up
other
methods
related
latest
combines
together
reaches
new
directions.
The
contained
review
covers
past
five
years,
from
2018
2023.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 553 - 553
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
The
increasing
number
of
individuals
with
limb
loss
worldwide
highlights
the
need
for
advancements
in
prosthetic
knee
technology.
To
improve
control
and
quality
life,
integrating
brain-computer
communication
motor
imagery
offers
a
promising
solution.
This
study
introduces
hybrid
system
that
combines
electromyography
(EMG)
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
to
address
these
limitations
enhance
movements
above-knee
amputations.
involved
an
experiment
nine
healthy
male
participants,
consisting
two
sessions:
real
execution
imagined
using
imagery.
OpenBCI
Cyton
board
collected
EMG
signals
corresponding
desired
movements,
while
fNIRS
monitored
brain
activity
prefrontal
cortices.
analysis
simultaneous
measurement
muscular
hemodynamic
responses
demonstrated
combining
data
sources
significantly
improved
classification
accuracy
compared
each
dataset
alone.
results
showed
both
consistently
achieved
higher
accuracy.
More
specifically,
Support
Vector
Machine
performed
best
during
tasks,
average
49.61%,
Linear
Discriminant
Analysis
excelled
achieving
89.67%.
research
validates
feasibility
approach
enable
through
imagery,
representing
significant
advancement
potential
Frontiers in Neurorobotics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Non-invasive
brain-computer
interfaces
(BCI)
hold
great
promise
in
the
field
of
neurorehabilitation.
They
are
easy
to
use
and
do
not
require
surgery,
particularly
area
motor
imagery
electroencephalography
(EEG).
However,
EEG
signals
often
have
a
low
signal-to-noise
ratio
limited
spatial
temporal
resolution.
Traditional
deep
neural
networks
typically
only
focus
on
features
EEG,
resulting
relatively
decoding
accuracy
rates
for
tasks.
To
address
these
challenges,
this
paper
proposes
3D
Convolutional
Neural
Network
(P-3DCNN)
method
that
jointly
learns
spatial-frequency
feature
maps
from
frequency
domains
signals.
First,
Welch
is
used
calculate
band
power
spectrum
2D
matrix
representing
topology
distribution
electrodes
constructed.
These
representations
then
generated
through
cubic
interpolation
data.
Next,
designs
3DCNN
network
with
1D
convolutional
layers
series
optimize
kernel
parameters
effectively
learn
EEG.
Batch
normalization
dropout
also
applied
improve
training
speed
classification
performance
network.
Finally,
experiments,
proposed
compared
various
classic
machine
learning
techniques.
The
results
show
an
average
rate
86.69%,
surpassing
other
advanced
networks.
This
demonstrates
effectiveness
our
approach
offers
valuable
insights
development
BCI.