Human Visual Skills for Brain-Computer Interface Use: A Tutorial

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What is the name of the article?

Human Visual Skills for Brain-Computer Interface Use: A Tutorial

What was the goal of this study?

This article teaches professionals about vision problems in people with severe disabilities and how to change what they see on the BCI screen so they can use it better.

What does this article teach?

  1. Why visual skills are important when using a BCI
  2. What visual skills are needed to use a BCI
  3. How to test for vision problems in people with severe disabilities
  4. What changes can be made to the BCI screen to help people with vision problems

Why is this important?

People with severe disabilities may need to use a BCI so they can talk or use assistive technology. Since many people with severe disabilities have vision problems, this may make it harder to use a BCI. This article helps professionals understand what can be done to help people with severe disabilities better use a BCI.

Who are the authors of the study?

Melanie Fried-Oken1, Michelle Kinsella1, Betts Peters1, Brandon Eddy1,2, & Bruce Wojciechowski3

Authors are from: 1. Institute on Development and Disability and, 2. Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR. 3. Northwest Eye Care Professionals, Clackamas, OR.

Fried-Oken, M., Kinsella, M., Peters, B., Eddy, B., & Wojciechowski, B. (2020). Human visual skills for brain-computer interface use: a tutorial. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(7), 799-809. https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2020.1754929