<p>In the context of this question, neuroimager refers to a commercial grade EEG/EMG device. For example the emotiv epoch (considered a high end of what is commercially available) had 3 or 6 electrodes. The output of these electrodes is available to a developer through a software interface created by the manufacturer.</p>

<p>I believe that Jsn is seeking ideas of what can be done using this technology. I have completed a small iPhone app for another commercial grade EEG device - there is way too many artifacts from motion, muscle activity and poor device placement.</p>

<p>Practically speaking, it's a fun "toy" to play with, and it is very mobile, compared to a hundred electrode arrays. </p>

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That is exactly the one I was talking about. Thanks for the input.
jn1kk
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2013-03-27T04:08:16.990Z
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Alex Stone
<p>You may be aware that neuro-imagers have become much cheaper and many are available with a SDK. I think this will open up a huge gateway for much more intimate human interfaces. However, I am stumped at the practical uses and whether the human controlled interfaces will be much better to the user. A mind controlled TV remote (for hospital patients) came as an idea, but once again, I don't think it has much practical use. Could any point me to any practical uses of this device? I am sorry if I am posting in the wrong section or this is a very opened-ended question. Thanks for any input.</p>

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2013-03-26T03:59:09.390Z
Perhaps User Experience.SE would be a more suitable forum? http://ux.stackexchange.com/
Jeromy Anglim
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2013-03-26T07:35:51.980Z
@what: An fMRI unit for just  a couple of hundred dollars? Please let me know where I can buy that.
H.Muster
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2013-03-26T09:39:32.053Z
what is an sdk?
Ana
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2013-03-26T11:59:48.903Z
@Ana: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit
H.Muster
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2013-03-26T13:30:28.030Z
@what Thanks for the feedback everyone. I am a newbie, so what I probably used the word "neuroimager" wrong. I was talking about something like this: http://www.emotiv.com/apps/epoc/299/ Which seems much more rudimentary than the devices you are talking about. I am thinking that it is possible to connect this device to an Arduino and then to a TV to control it. But I'll post in UX to address a more fitting audience. Thanks!
jn1kk
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2013-03-26T19:18:40.593Z
@jsn There are thousands of publications on [brain machine interfaces](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_machine_interface). The possibilities are limitless, but pragmatically it depends on how well you can identify particular brain states. I suspect that if you post the same open-ended question on UX, it will get closed. I suggest doing some research and refining your question a bit. Good luck!
Jeff
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2013-03-28T05:02:49.527Z
You're allowed to edit your comment for a few minutes after posting, in order to correct typos and such. I believe the freeze after that is not "bad programming," it's a drama prevention device.
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Practical Use For a Neuroimager
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# Practical Use For a Neuroimager

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-03-26)

You may be aware that neuro-imagers have become much cheaper and many are available with a SDK. I think this will open up a huge gateway for much more intimate human interfaces. However, I am stumped at the practical uses and whether the human controlled interfaces will be much better to the user. A mind controlled TV remote (for hospital patients) came as an idea, but once again, I don't think it has much practical use. Could any point me to any practical uses of this device? I am sorry if I am posting in the wrong section or this is a very opened-ended question. Thanks for any input.

**Tags:** neuroscience, computational-modeling

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Perhaps User Experience.SE would be a more suitable forum? http://ux.stackexchange.com/  
> **username_2**: @what: An fMRI unit for just  a couple of hundred dollars? Please let me know where I can buy that.  
> **username_3**: what is an sdk?  
> **username_2**: @username_3: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_kit  
> **username_0**: @what Thanks for the feedback everyone. I am a newbie, so what I probably used the word "neuroimager" wrong. I was talking about something like this: http://www.emotiv.com/apps/epoc/299/ Which seems much more rudimentary than the devices you are talking about. I am thinking that it is possible to connect this device to an Arduino and then to a TV to control it. But I'll post in UX to address a more fitting audience. Thanks!  
> **username_4**: @jsn There are thousands of publications on [brain machine interfaces](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_machine_interface). The possibilities are limitless, but pragmatically it depends on how well you can identify particular brain states. I suspect that if you post the same open-ended question on UX, it will get closed. I suggest doing some research and refining your question a bit. Good luck!  
> **username_5**: You're allowed to edit your comment for a few minutes after posting, in order to correct typos and such. I believe the freeze after that is not "bad programming," it's a drama prevention device.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_6 on 2013-03-27. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

In the context of this question, neuroimager refers to a commercial grade EEG/EMG device. For example the emotiv epoch (considered a high end of what is commercially available) had 3 or 6 electrodes. The output of these electrodes is available to a developer through a software interface created by the manufacturer.

I believe that Jsn is seeking ideas of what can be done using this technology. I have completed a small iPhone app for another commercial grade EEG device - there is way too many artifacts from motion, muscle activity and poor device placement.

Practically speaking, it's a fun "toy" to play with, and it is very mobile, compared to a hundred electrode arrays.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: That is exactly the one I was talking about. Thanks for the input.  

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