Exploring the Feasibility of Single-Frequency Multi-Target SSVEP-Based BCI for Online Control

Zhiyuan Ming, Deyu Zhang*, Siyu Liu, Ziyu Liu, Tianyi Yan, Jinglong Wu*, Yilun Huang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Brain-computer interface (BCI) systems based on steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) have gained widespread adoption due to their efficiency and accuracy. However, the traditional SSVEP method suffers from limitations such as visual fatigue and interference between different stimuli. To address these issues, this paper proposes a novel paradigm and classification algorithm for single-frequency multi-target SSVEP-based BCIs. The proposed approach allows for enhanced instruction encoding using fewer flicker blocks. In this study, electroencephalograph (EEG) signals were recorded during steady-state visual stimulation at 16 locations within the human visual field through carefully designed EEG experiments. Feature extraction was performed using typical correlation analysis, revealing a decrease in the evoked effect of SSVEP with increasing eccentricity of the stimulus block relative to the center of the visual field. After that, data with varying eccentricities were classified using a support vector machine (SVM) based on the Riemann kernel. The classification accuracy exhibited a trend of initial increase followed by decrease as eccentricity increased, enabling identification of the optimal target location for online BCI. Finally, the optimal time window length for online BCI was determined by evaluating the information transmission rate (ITR).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 17th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350316117
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event17th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2023 - Hybrid, Suzhou, China
Duration: 3 Nov 20235 Nov 2023

Publication series

Name2023 17th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2023

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, CME 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHybrid, Suzhou
Period3/11/235/11/23

Keywords

  • Brain computer interfaces
  • EEG signals
  • Spatial characterization
  • Steady-state visual evoked potential
  • SVM based on Riemann kernel

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