Biocontrol Systems - Neuro Interactive Technology

Welcome EEG, EOG, facial EMG headband

BioControl Systems makes ambulatory sensor systems for EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, and GSR signal capture. We also provide signal processing for interactive applications - to enable our customers to create their own neural interface devices.

BioControl's mission is to provide comfortable, mobile, and easy-to-use biosensors and software for our consumers. We achieve this with a combination of innovations that combine our EZ-Sense™ bio-sensors with powerful signal processing - all in a lightweight package.

Products

BioWave - The BioWave headband is a sophisticated neurological signal acquisition device that captures high quality EEG, EOG, and facial EMG signals. This compact unit has all the power of a laboratory EEG machine distilled into an easy-to-use wearable band.

In addition to versatile neuro-signal monitoring capabilities, the BioWave also enables neuro-interactive applications through the use of MAX software. For instance you can play the “body electric” by using thought and glance to control MIDI musical instruments. Or, you can manipulate video images with subtle eye movements or mental gestures – to name only a couple of possibilities.

The BioWave headband, MAX software, and wireless Bluetooth data streaming are available at the Infusion Systems I-CubeX online store.

BioFlex - The BioFlex sensor band captures laboratory quality EMG data from arm and leg muscles. BioFlex converts EMG signals into a form usable by a computer for data display and interactive applications.

BioFlex users enjoy playing virtual musical instruments through EMG gesture capture. For instance, check out Atau Tanaka (below) to learn more about biomusic performances.

The BioFlex arm and leg bands, MAX software, and wireless Bluetooth data streaming are available from Infusion Systems I-CubeX online store.

BioBeat - The BioBeat ECG module captures medical grade ECG signals from the chest a BioBeat ECG data nd torso. It can be used hand-held on the sternum, for instance, or worn longer term using the included 1 meter elastic torso strap. The E-Z Sense™ sensors require no skin prep in order to quickly capture good quality ECG: The figure on the left shows actual BioBeat data.

The BioBeat, MAX software, and wireless Bluetooth data streaming are available from Infusion Systems I-CubeX online store.

Custom Wearables - BioControl also creates custom designs: Custom EOG glasses for video game control

Wearable sensor systems with a focus on comfort, e.g. for sleep studies
Multi-channel sensor systems for ambulatory monitoring
Sensor systems for performance and interactive installations
Prototype sensor systems for proof of concept applications

Feel free to contact BCS if you have special application questions or needs.

BioMuse is back!

Old timers remember the original BioMuse v.1 (on the right) - introduced in 1992. It was a big expensive development platform that enabled musicians to make use of any bioelectric signal to control MIDI code - and thus give voice to the body electric. The Biomuse was also used as a general purpose neural interface - allowing developers to control video game objects, robotic devices, and virtual worlds - with brainwaves, eye glance, and hand gestures.

Now the BioMuse is reincarnated as a lightweight wearable interface - distilled into the sensor bands shown above.

Atau Tanaka (right) is the first BioMuse composer and performer. His inaugural BioMuse performance was in 1989 (Stanford, CA) using a pre-production unit. Atau's compositions use complex muscle signals underlying hand and arm gestures to create an entirely new music repertoire. He has performed worldwide since the early 90's, and is now able to enjoy the new generation BioMuse since all the power of the v.1 unit is incorporated in the armbands he wears - no more big boxes.

Contact BCS

BioControl Systems, PO Box 723

Brownsville, CA 95919

Telephone (530) 613-1864

Email: hugh@biocontrol.com or knapp@biocontrol.com