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Thread #104378   Message #2769491
Posted By: Amos
19-Nov-09 - 07:19 PM
Thread Name: BS: Random Traces From All Over
Subject: RE: BS: Random Traces From All Over
Scientists at Intel are working on developing sensors that would be implanted in a person's head in order to harness brain waves that could then be used to control computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronic equipment. Intel has already used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI) machines to determine that blood flow changes in specific areas of the brain based on what word or image someone is thinking of. People tend to show the same brain patterns for similar thoughts. 'Eventually people may be willing to be more committed ... to brain implants. Imagine being able to surf the Web with the power of your thoughts.' said Intel research scientist Dean Pomerleau." (Slashdot report)