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Have you ever thought about controlling your device by giving commands from your brain without using your hands? This may sound like a novel, mind-blowing prospect, but yes it’s true and possible. From now on, you will be able to control your iPhone or iPad by giving a few commands to your brain. This fascinating technology has become a reality after Synchron announced its new BCI which is also called the Brain-Computer Interface called the Synchron Switch. Sounds interesting? Read along to know more about this fascinating technology.
Synchron Switch – Brain-Computer Interface Announced
Synchron which is a New York-based technology company has now brought this new BCI which is also called the Brain-Computer Interface.
With this new invention, patients will be able to manage and control their devices, specifically their Apple iPhones or Apple iPad with just their brains, without using their hands.
Synchron Switch’s work is mainly based on transferring the thoughts of people who have lost their ability to move.
It enables patients to carefully control an iPhone or iPad. A set of sensors described as Stentrode have been placed into the top portion of the brain through a vein. These are remotely controlled from the patient’s chest using the Synchron Switch.
The organization pays for the expenses of embedding and maintaining the device. Synchron has become the first company to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to commence clinical trials on such a computer-brain embed technology.
Six patients are now using Synchron Switch, based on Semafor research. Rodney Gorham, a resigned programming sales representative in Australia, has been the first to utilize it on an Apple device. Gorham, who suffers from ALS, got the device implanted into his brain at the famous Melbourne Clinic.
As noted earlier, the Stentrode was introduced through a vein into the highest point of the brain and therefore is remotely controlled from the patient’s chest through the Synchron Switch.
Synchron Switch is now being trained to identify the brainwaves for a foot touch. According to the reports, Gorham does have some control around his iPad owing to his Synchron Switch and therefore can write single-word direct messages.
Synchron’s chief and main sponsor, Tom Oxley, clearly stated that this was going to be the device’s primary brain-switching input. Oxley repeatedly stated that such skills and talents required to implant the Stentrode are widespread, but also that implanting a device directly into the brain would necessitate surgeries.
Oxley believes that equipment like Stentrode could assist individuals with disabilities if the FDA approves it for common adoption.