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Sven Guenther¹, Nataliya Kosmyna², Pattie Maes²

¹School of Computation, Information and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. sven.guenther@tum.de.

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This study demonstrates image classification and reconstruction from brain activity using a portable, 8-channel electroencephalogram (EEG). This affordable, mobile visual decoding technology offers a flexible alternative to costly, stationary brain imaging systems.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Computer Vision
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Visual decoding aims to classify and reconstruct perceived images from brain activity.
Existing methods often rely on expensive, immobile equipment like fMRI or high-density EEG.
Previous EEG paradigms sometimes used artifactual data, leading to inaccurate results.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a cost-effective and flexible visual decoding paradigm.
To investigate image classification and reconstruction using a portable, 8-channel EEG.
To improve the real-world applicability of brain-based image decoding.

Main Methods:

Designed a theory-guided, 8-channel EEG setup for portable brain activity measurement.
Created a novel experiment to collect a dataset from 9 subjects.
Compared five classification models and employed a top-performing model with a latent diffusion model for image reconstruction.

Main Results:

Achieved an average accuracy of 34.4% for classifying 20 image classes.
Reconstructed images with a 35.3% top-1 accuracy for 50 classes using a fine-tuned EEG-encoder and latent diffusion model.
Demonstrated improved affordability and mobility compared to MRI-based visual decoding.

Conclusions:

Portable, 8-channel EEG is viable for visual decoding, offering a more accessible approach.
The developed method enhances the flexibility and reduces the cost of brain-computer interfaces for visual perception.
Further research can build upon this foundation to refine accuracy and expand applications in real-world settings.