Brain Signal Processing for Concept-Based Object Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack the ability to effectively convert concepts formed in the brain into computer-readable data and control real-world objects related to these concepts.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that receive brain signals from a region responsible for forming concepts without sensory input, process these signals to convert them into computer-readable data, and identify data records associated with real-world objects, allowing for the control or interaction with these objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If brain signals are received and processed to convert concepts to computer readable data, then the ability to control real-world objects based on mental concepts is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to control real-world objectsVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a processing subsystem as an intermediary between the brain's concept-forming region and real-world objects. This subsystem receives brain signals, converts them to computer-readable data, and identifies corresponding data records for object control, thereby mediating the complex interaction while modularizing the system architecture

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or manual control interfaces with a neural signal-based control system. By substituting physical interaction mechanisms with brain signal processing and digital data conversion, the system enables direct mind-to-object control, reducing the need for complex mechanical interfaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If brain signals are processed to convert concepts into actionable data, then the productivity of controlling objects is improved, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring brain signals increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol efficiencyVSAvoidbrain signal detection difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes data records in advance that associate computer-readable data with real-world objects. This preliminary structuring of data relationships enables rapid matching and control execution once brain signals are received, improving productivity without requiring complex real-time analysis of brain signals

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates computer-readable data copies or representations of concepts formed in the brain. By converting neural concepts into digital data formats that can be processed and matched against pre-stored data records, the system simplifies the detection and measurement process while maintaining high control efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS12223105B2Methods and systems for controlling and interacting with objects based on non-sensory information rendering

Publication Date: 2025.02.11 OFER MOSHE

AI summary

A processing subsystem communicates with a region of an animal subject's brain that is responsible for forming concepts without sensory input. The processing subsystem receives brain signals that are representative of a concept formed by the region of the brain without sensory input. The processing subsystem processes the received brain signals to convert the concept to computer readable data that is representative of a tangible form of the concept. The processing subsystem identifies a data record that is associated with one or more data elements of the computer readable data and that is also associated with a real-world object that is related to the concept.