TECHNICAL FIELD

The present application relates to computer control, and, in particular, to headware for computer control.

BACKGROUND

A brain-computer, which may also be referred to as a brain-computer interface (BCI), neural-control interface (NCI), mind-machine interface (MMI), direct neural interface (DNI), or brain-machine interface (BMI) is a communication pathway between a brain and a computer. These interfaces may employ a direct wired connection between the brain and a computing device.

Non-invasive neuroimaging techniques may be used to avoid the use of a direct wired connection to the brain. As an example, non-invasive EEG-based brain-computer interfaces have undergone experimental research. However, non-invasive EEG-based brain-computer interfaces traditionally employ relatively long training period's for users of such interfaces.

SUMMARY

This disclosure relates to headware for computer control. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, the headware includes an inner layer including a first surface and a second surface, an outer layer disposed on the first surface of the inner layer, and at least one sensor disposed on the second surface of the inner layer, the at least one sensor to measure electrical signals from a brain and communicate the electrical signals to a computing device positioned between the inner and outer layer. The headware sits at the top of a head and apply pressure to at least one side of the head.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the inner layer is comprised of plastic. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the outer layer is comprised of plastic. In an aspect of the present disclosure, the at least one sensor includes at least one electrode. In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the at least one electrode is arranged in positioning targeting at least one of the following positions of the EEG 10-20 grid system: PO3, PO4, CP1, CP2, T7, T8, C3, C4, FT7, or FC8. In a further aspect of the present disclosure, at least one sensor is replaceable.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the communicating is wireless including at least one of WIFI®, Bluetooth®, or NFC. In a further aspect of the present disclosure, the headset is configured to distribute and apply pressure evenly to the at least one sensor.

In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a headware for computer control is presented. The headware includes an inner layer including a first surface and a second surface, an outer layer disposed on the first surface of the inner layer, and at least one receiving point for placement of at least one sensor therein, the receiving point disposed on the second surface of the inner layer, the at least one sensor configured to measure electrical signals from a brain and communicate the electrical signals to a computing device. The computing device is positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer. The headware sits at the top of a head and apply pressure to at least one side of the head.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, a headware for computer control includes an inner layer including a first surface and a second surface. An outer layer is disposed on the first surface of the inner layer. The headware includes at least one receiving point for placement of at least one sensor therein. The receiving point is positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer. At least one sensor is configured to measure electrical signals from a brain and communicate the electrical signals to a computing device. The computing device is on the headware. The headware sits at the top of a head and applies pressure to at least one side of the head. The receiving point include a first orifice adjacent to the second surface of the inner layer. The first orifice extends in a first direction. A second orifice is in communication with the first orifice and extends along a second direction crossing the first direction. The at least one sensor includes a protrusion configured to be rotatably engaged with the second orifice.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the receiving point includes a deformable circuit board positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer. The protrusion of the at least one sensor directly contacts the deformable circuit board when the protrusion is rotatably engaged with the second orifice.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the receiving point includes a deformable block between the deformable circuit board and the outer layer.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the receiving point includes an indent and the electrode further includes an electrode base. The indent of the receiving point is configured to receive the electrode base therein.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, at least one sensor includes an array of electrode prongs. The number of electrode prongs may vary from 5 to 20, and lengths of the electrode prongs may also vary.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the electrode may be a flexible electrode. The flexible electrode may include a rigid electrode connector and a plurality of flexible electrode prongs extending from the rigid electrode connector. A distal end of each of the flexible electrode prongs may include a conductive coating.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the headware further includes at least one extending arm configured to adjust a size of the headware to fit heads of varying sizes. The headware may include a first extending arm and a second extending arm. The second extending arm may be moveable independently of the first extending arm.

