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http://www.ibva.com/

I've seen this device since back in the 90's, and most of geeks have seen this EEG reader.
brain eeg: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/00 3931.htm

I couldn't find "BUY NOW" button, but soon after googling, I kind got an impression that it's over a grand (USD) for complete kit (including software). So I'm not 100% if that's what you are willing to shell out. And on top of that, you and your grandma have to go through intensive training to fine tune the device so that she is able to communicate thoughtfully (technically) with ease.

Well wishes to your grandma.

wake me up when it's nanodots injected into my skull. This is early 90's tech, and you've been able to buy it off-the-shelf for a couple thousand dollars for years.

http://www.ibva.com/

IBVA brain-scan images featured in Macross Plus and available to power your MIDI synthesizer now.

Josh

I think you'll agree that this is a less invasive and probably cheaper computer/brain interface. Oh yeah, for you Mac trivia junkies, IBVA's gear started Mac only =) They've branched out over the years though.

Are you thinking perhaps, of http://www.ibva.com/?

And has some kind of linux support.

No, I've no idea why we don't all have one either...

This really isn't all that new. IBVA has been working with this for a while, and also does many other things. There are kits to use brainwave patterns to fastforward or rewind your VCR/DVD Player/CD Player, create midi compositions from your brainwaves while you sleep, and a game control system for consoles. You can also record brainwave patterns while you jog or do whatever else and aren't within range of the receiver.

Oh, and they also claim to have some Linux stuff in the pipe as well. Though, admittedly, I don't know how long it's been "coming soon"

I have often considered getting an IBVA system to play around with. May be sort of along the lines of what you saw, and if nothing else would make a damn cool set of gadgets to keep around.

Their website also mentions that a Linux version is to be announced.

Take two of these karate bots, hook them up to wireless brainwave control systems, and you've got the first steps toward a real-life Angelic Layer.

Brainwave machine with Linux support:
www.IBVA.com

We are the techno-elite, right?

Technology may be our plaything, but the technologies we do not own will own us.

There is always a window of opportunity for the early adopters to acquire mastery over those who would use a technology to oppress. Plus, brain hacking might just be the ultimate in geek fun.

While not everyone can afford to use their own MRI to do neuro-feedback hacking, there are tools that can be had right now that will let you do some serious tweaking of your own skull pudding. One such device is made by IBVA Technologies

IBVA has been at the forefront for the past few decades in building devices that allows one to view in real-time their own brain activity on Macs and PCs. They soon will be releasing a Linux version of their software.

Hopefully, we'll stay ahead of the curve on this folks, because the dark side of this tech is pretty fucking dark.

/end rant

Combine the technology behind these and these and well, who needs to scan your eyes...? Thought police anyone?

I remember in 1993 at the International Tesla Convention in Colorado Springs, they took the world's largest Tesla Coil and put into this huge stadium. Everyone brought fluorescent light bulbs to light up when the thing discharged. Now that thing made this coil look like kid stuff. :)



Incidentally, the ITC is a great place to go if you want to meet some of the most bizzare people in scientific fields. That was the place I first met Masahiro Kahata, who went on to found IBVA, which is worth a look if you're interested in brain/computer interfacing.



-lx

Greets!
This is cool and all, but the British sure are
years behind us. There's a company down in
Connecticut called IBVA that makes a set of 'trodes
that let you push around a cursor with your brain.
Also, I've seen similar tech on a Scientific American
Frontiers show. It featured a guy sailing his boat
and a prototype cockpit for fighter aircraft, all
piloted by brain waves. IBVA has a site at www.ibva.com
The basic headset is around $1200, which is a little
steep, but it's got years of development behind it.
J05H