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ReviewFundamental research2025

Signal acquisition of brain-computer interfaces: A medical-engineering crossover perspective review.

Yike Sun, Xiaogang Chen, Bingchuan Liu, Liyan Liang, Yijun Wang, Shangkai Gao, Xiaorong Gao

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Review in Fundamental research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Yike SunDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Xiaogang ChenInstitute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China.
Bingchuan LiuDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Liyan LiangCenter for Intellectual Property and Innovation Development, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Beijing 100161, China.
Yijun WangInstitute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100083, China.
Shangkai GaoDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Xiaorong GaoDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology represents a burgeoning interdisciplinary domain that facilitates direct communication between individuals and external devices. The efficacy of BCI systems is largely contingent upon the progress in signal acquisition methodologies. This paper endeavors to provide an exhaustive synopsis of signal acquisition technologies within the realm of BCI by scrutinizing research publications from the last ten years. Our review synthesizes insights from both clinical and engineering viewpoints, delineating a comprehensive two-dimensional framework for understanding signal acquisition in BCIs. We delineate nine discrete categories of technologies, furnishing exemplars for each and delineating the salient challenges pertinent to these modalities. This review furnishes researchers and practitioners with a broad-spectrum comprehension of the signal acquisition landscape in BCI, and deliberates on the paramount issues presently confronting the field. Prospective enhancements in BCI signal acquisition should focus on harmonizing a multitude of disciplinary perspectives. Achieving equilibrium between signal fidelity, invasiveness, biocompatibility, and other pivotal considerations is imperative. By doing so, we can propel BCI technology forward, bolstering its effectiveness, safety, and dependability, thereby contributing to an auspicious future for human-technology integration.

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Brain–computer interfaceDetectionHuman computer interactionSignal acquisition technologiesSurgery

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PMID40166113
PMCPMC11955058

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