NeuroPad: use cases for a mobile physiological interface

Authors:
Denys J. C. Matthies;Jan-Niklas Antons;Frank Heidmann;Reto Wettach;Robert Schleicher
Affiliations:
Fachhochschule-Potsdam, Pappelallee, Potsdam, Germany;Technische Universität Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Berlin, Germany;Fachhochschule-Potsdam, Pappelallee, Potsdam, Germany;Fachhochschule-Potsdam, Pappelallee, Potsdam, Germany;Technische Universität Berlin, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Berlin, Germany
Venue:
Proceedings of the 7th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Making Sense Through Design
Year:
2012

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Abstract

Being engaged with real-world tasks -- when hands are busy -- also means not being able to use mobile devices. Trying to overcome this problem we present NeuroPad, an iPad-application that connects a commercially available low-cost neuro headset with an iPad. The read physiological signals are used for controlling different functionalities in a touchless manner. The implemented use-cases include simple interactions with a virtual toy, a browser "boss button" activated by eye winks, and head movements to control a music player. The prototype intends to exemplify the usage of such interfaces as an additional input modality in the context of mobility beyond a mere gaming purpose, while pointing out limitations of the current device like the limited data quality.