Brain-computer interface based on the high-frequency steady-state visual evoked potential

Abstract

Low-frequency steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEPs) are used as the input signal in the present SSVEP-based brain-computer interface (BCI). This prototype system has a high information transfer rate. On the other hand, it has some limitations including visual fatigue, false positive, and some possibility of causing a seizure. These drawbacks can be largely eliminated when using high-frequency stimulations. In this paper, we study the amplitude versus stimulation frequency response of SSVEPs. The signal-to-noise ratio versus frequency curve suggests that the high-frequency SSVEP (>20Hz) could help to construct a practical BCI system.