Positive Technology Journal

Recent progress in brain science, especially in non-invasive methods, has enabled quantitative evaluation of human behavior and operation of electronic communication devices by direct brain-derived signals. Neural activities in cerebral cortex and peripheral nerves have been analyzed using imaging techniques, providing us with several models associated with human recognition and action. These advancements have lowered the barrier to realize the seamless communication between human and machine. In view of these circumstances, an interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach incorporating basic research is important to develop future brain-communication networks and to facilitate human communication effectively. The approach should include biosignal-based communication network technology, novel intelligent device technology, and preference-based neuromarketing technology. This special section on Brain Communication is planned to review and mine for relevant research in the IEICE Transactions on Communications.

Topics

• Multiunit recording and analysis technology and its applications to interface
  
• Brain-machine interface and neural prosthesis
  
• Biofeedback control in biomechanical system
  
• Brain functional imaging and signal processing techniques
  
• Communication of thoughts and kansei
  
• Memory and learning models in cerebral cortex and its application to information communication
  
• Analysis of human behavior and its application to information communication engineering
  
• Neurodecoding and its application to communication
  
• Sensor network and its fusion technology
  
• Sensor technology and biomechanics
  
• Neuroinfomatics and retrieval methods
  
• Network management and control incorporating brain computation 
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