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Abstract- Brain computer interface (BCI) is a communication technology i s breathtaking and has the potential to
pathway between the brain and the external peripheral devices completely revolutionize and change our lives[4].
like computers. We propose to use this technology for Home As an application of BCI we have proposed to
automation. Home automation can be totally revolutionized interface it with home appliances and automate our
using BCI. Brain produces various types of waves like alpha
homes.
(9-13Hz), beta (14-30Hz), theta (4- 8Hz), delta (1-3Hz).Using
these waves we can control various home appliances. The II. System Design
entire concept consists of 4 main stages detection,
amplification, processing, output. First detecting the brain
signals using an EEG cap or electrodes. These brain signals
are very weak hence in second stage we need to amplify these
brain signals to a usable amount and filter these to remove
noise. Then thirdly, we will have to convert these signals into
digital by using A to D converter and into a type a computer
software or a microcontroller can understand. Fourth, taking
this decoded signal and sending these signals wirelessly, by
using an RF circuit to a distant switch circuit, which will
turn on or off the appliance in vicinity. Using this
technology the life of people would be further simplified,
physical efforts would be considerably reduced and it
would also prove as a boon for physically disabled people.
Figure 1. System Design
Keywords: BCI(Brain Computer Interface), EEG, Automation
The System Design consists of two main stages the
I. INTRODUCTION transmitter stage and the receiver stage. The transmitter
Brain Computer Interface (BCI) is a process by which circuit consists of the following stages:
Humans can control the external devices using their brain
waves.[1] These interfaces are made using sensors which A. Electrodes
can record brain data either by invasive plantation or non-
We will be using dry non-invasive scalp sensors to
invasive plantation. Our Human Brain is highly complex
measure the electrical activity of our brain.[5]
and is made up of 100 billion neurons[1]. There are many
Specific electrodes would be placed at the motor
types of neurons in our brain such as motor neurons,
cortex area and the rest would be placed in many
sensory neurons. These neurons get fired up while
specific areas of the brain to measure brain activity.
generating a response for a particular stimuli and generate
an electrical signal which is detected by the electrodes and
B. Amplitude and filter circuit
can be used to control a number of devices.
Home Automation is an area where BCI can be used These signals along the scalp are very weak i.e, in
and our entire house can be controlled simply by our micro volts and contain noise[6]. Thus, we need to
brain[2]. This technology would prove as a great boon amplify and filter out the frequencies not useful to us , We
for almost all people on the planet. Less energy would can use an instrumentation amplifier to amplify the
be wasted for performing menial tasks such as switching signals we get from electrodes.
on the lights, ac’s and other electrical appliances[3]. This
III. Working
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