
pmid: 24704394
Auditory selective attention is the human ability of actively focusing in a certain sound stimulus while avoiding all other ones. This ability can be used, for example, in behavioral studies and brain-machine interface.In this work we developed an objective method - called Spatial Coherence - to detect the side where a subject is focusing attention to. This method takes into consideration the Magnitude Squared Coherence and the topographic distribution of responses among electroencephalogram electrodes. The individuals were stimulated with amplitude-modulated tones binaurally and were oriented to focus attention to only one of the stimuli.The results indicate a contralateral modulation of ASSR in the attention condition and are in agreement with prior studies. Furthermore, the best combination of electrodes led to a hit rate of 82% for 5.03 commands per minute.Using a similar paradigm, in a recent work, a maximum hit rate of 84.33% was achieved, but with a greater a classification time (20s, i.e. 3 commands per minute).It seems that Spatial Coherence is a useful technique for detecting focus of auditory selective attention.
Adult, Male, Brain, Electroencephalography, Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted, Functional Laterality, Young Adult, Acoustic Stimulation, Auditory Perception, Humans, Attention, Electrodes
Adult, Male, Brain, Electroencephalography, Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted, Functional Laterality, Young Adult, Acoustic Stimulation, Auditory Perception, Humans, Attention, Electrodes
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