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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) traditionally rely on motor imagery or P300 evoked potentials.
    • Linguistic tasks offer a novel, untapped modality for BCI control.
    • Covert speech, or silent self-talk, presents a promising avenue for non-invasive BCI paradigms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a novel EEG-based BCI utilizing covert linguistic tasks.
    • To determine the feasibility of classifying four distinct phonemic structures ('BA', 'FO', 'LE', 'RY') as cognitive tasks.
    • To identify key neural correlates and optimal signal processing parameters for linguistic BCIs.

    Main Methods:

    • Six healthy volunteers (ages 19-37) participated, performing covert speech of phonemic structures upon auditory cue.
    • Electroencephalography (EEG) was recorded using 64 electrodes at 2048 samples/s.
    • A BCI classifier was trained on randomized trials and tested using a 'Wack-a-mole' game, with classification accuracy assessed.

    Main Results:

    • The developed BCI achieved an average classification accuracy of 82.5% across six users.
    • Significant neural features were identified approximately 100ms post-auditory cue onset, predominantly in the 70-128 Hz frequency range.
    • Key brain regions involved included the Prefrontal Cortex, Wernicke's area, right Inferior Frontal Gyrus (IFG), and Broca's area.

    Conclusions:

    • EEG-based classification of covert linguistic tasks is feasible and effective.
    • This approach demonstrates significant potential for developing more sophisticated and capable BCIs.
    • Future research can expand upon linguistic tasks for advanced BCI applications.