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Apparatus, system and method for controlling device under control with visual evoked potential signal capable of easily detecting a visual evoked potential signal to control a device under control Download PDF

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TW201947353A
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The present invention relates to an apparatus, a system and a method for controlling a device under control with a visual evoked potential signal. The method includes detecting an electroencephalogram signal of visual cortex; processing the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal; and controlling the device under control with the control signal. The present invention is able to provide a means for easily detecting a visual evoked potential signal to control a device under control. Furthermore, the apparatus for controlling a device under control with a visual evoked potential signal includes: a detection unit for detecting an electroencephalogram signal of visual cortex; a first processing unit connected to the detection unit for processing the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal; and a first transmission unit connected to the first processing unit for transmitting the control signal.

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以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置、系統及方法Device, system and method for controlling controlled device with visual evoked potential signal

本發明是關於腦波控制之領域,更特定而言是關於以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置、系統及方法。The present invention relates to the field of electroencephalogram control, and more particularly to a device, system, and method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal.

在先前技術之腦波控制的實行中,通常是利用位於長有頭髮處之中枕骨電極位置(mid-occipital electrode location, Oz )的檢測電極進行腦波檢測。然而,上述腦波檢測方式具有使用較多電極、頭髮干擾及其衍生之須配載固定具及/或上膠的不便問題、須臥姿操作等缺失。In the practice of the prior art brain wave control, typically using detection electrodes positioned in the long hair have occipital electrode position (mid-occipital electrode location, O z) of the electroencephalogram detected. However, the above-mentioned electroencephalogram detection method has the problems of using more electrodes, hair interference and inconveniences such as the need to mount fixtures and / or gluing, and the need to lie in a lying position.

有鑑於此,本發明提出一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置、系統及方法以避免以上種種不便。In view of this, the present invention proposes a device, system, and method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal to avoid the above inconveniences.

本發明提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,係包括檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號之檢測單元、連接該檢測單元以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號的第一處理單元及連接該第一處理單元以傳輸該控制訊號的第一傳輸單元。The invention provides a device for controlling a controlled device by using a visual evoked potential signal. The device includes a detection unit for detecting an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex, a first processing unit connected to the detection unit for processing the electroencephalogram signal, and a connection. The first processing unit is a first transmission unit that transmits the control signal.

本發明提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,係包括以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置及受控裝置,該以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置包含檢測單元,其檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號;第一處理單元,其連接該檢測單元以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號;第一傳輸單元,其連接該第一處理單元以傳輸該控制訊號,而該受控裝置包含第二傳輸單元,其有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元以至少接收該控制訊號;控制單元,其連接該第二傳輸單元以控制該受控裝置。The present invention provides a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, which includes a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal and a controlled device. The device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal includes a detection unit. It detects an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex; a first processing unit connected to the detection unit to process the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal; a first transmission unit connected to the first processing unit to transmit the control signal, and the The controlled device includes a second transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit to receive at least the control signal; a control unit that is connected to the second transmission unit to control the controlled device.

本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,更包括傳輸裝置,其包含第三傳輸單元,其有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元及該第二傳輸單元,以傳輸及接收該控制訊號。The system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention further includes a transmission device including a third transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit and the second transmission unit to transmit and receive the control Signal.

本發明又提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,係由以下組成:檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號的檢測單元及連接該檢測單元以傳輸該腦波訊號的第一傳輸單元。The present invention also provides a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, which is composed of a detection unit for detecting an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex and a first transmission unit connected to the detection unit to transmit the electroencephalogram signal.

本發明又提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,係包括以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置及受控裝置,該以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置係由以下組成:檢測單元,其檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號、以及第一傳輸單元,其連接該檢測單元以傳輸該腦波訊號,而該受控裝置包含第二傳輸單元,其有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元以至少接收該腦波訊號、以及第二處理單元,其連接該第二傳輸單元以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號,且藉由該控制訊號而控制該受控裝置。The present invention also provides a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, which includes a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal and a controlled device. The device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal is as follows Composition: a detection unit that detects an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex and a first transmission unit that is connected to the detection unit to transmit the electroencephalogram signal, and the controlled device includes a second transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first A transmission unit receives at least the electroencephalogram signal and a second processing unit, which is connected to the second transmission unit to process the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal, and the controlled device is controlled by the control signal.

本發明另提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,係包括以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置、處理裝置及受控裝置,該以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置係由以下組成:檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號的檢測單元及第一傳輸單元,其連接該檢測單元以傳輸該腦波訊號,而該處理裝置包含有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元以接收該腦波訊號的第三傳輸單元、以及連接該第三傳輸單元以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號且通過該第三傳輸單元傳輸該控制訊號的第二處理單元,另該受控裝置包含有線或無線連接該第三傳輸單元以至少接收該控制訊號的第二傳輸單元及連接該第二傳輸單元以控制該受控裝置的控制單元。The present invention further provides a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, which includes a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, a processing device, and a controlled device. The device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal It consists of the following: a detection unit that detects the brain wave signal of the visual cortex and a first transmission unit, which is connected to the detection unit to transmit the brain wave signal, and the processing device includes a wired or wireless connection to the first transmission unit to receive the A third transmission unit for brainwave signals, and a second processing unit connected to the third transmission unit to process the brainwave signals to become a control signal and transmit the control signal through the third transmission unit, and the controlled device includes a cable Or wirelessly connect the third transmission unit to receive at least the second transmission unit and a control unit connected to the second transmission unit to control the controlled device.

本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置或系統,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係由眼睛接收對應不同控制模式的複數個刺激光線明滅頻率所產生。According to the device or system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, the electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is generated by the eyes receiving a plurality of stimulating light extinguishing frequencies corresponding to different control modes.

本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置或系統,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取。According to the device or system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, the electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is captured only from above the brow bone on both sides to the forehead hairline and below the earlobe.

本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置或系統,其中,處理該腦波訊號而成為該控制訊號係基於視覺誘發電位、閃光視覺誘發電位、穩態視誘發電位、相位或其組合。The device or system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, wherein processing the electroencephalogram signal to become the control signal is based on visual evoked potential, flash visual evoked potential, steady-state visual evoked potential, phase, or a combination thereof .

本發明提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,係包括檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號;處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號;以及以該控制訊號控制受控裝置。The invention provides a method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, which comprises detecting an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex; processing the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal; and controlling the controlled device with the control signal.

本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係由眼睛接收對應不同控制模式的複數個刺激光線明滅頻率所產生。In the method for controlling a controlled device by using a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, the brain wave signal of the visual cortex is generated by the eyes receiving a plurality of stimulus light corresponding to different control modes.

本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取。In the method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, the electroencephalogram signals of the visual cortex are acquired only from above the brow bone on both sides to the forehead hairline and below the earlobe.

以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,其中,處理該腦波訊號而成為該控制訊號係基於視覺誘發電位、閃光視覺誘發電位、穩態視誘發電位、相位或其組合。A method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, wherein processing the electroencephalogram signal to become the control signal is based on visual evoked potential, flash visual evoked potential, steady-state visual evoked potential, phase, or a combination thereof.

相較於習知技術,本發明能藉由該視覺皮質的腦波訊號僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取而避免先前技術之種種不便。Compared with the conventional technique, the present invention can avoid the inconveniences of the prior art by capturing the brainwave signals of the visual cortex only from above the brow bones on both sides to the forehead hairline and below the earlobe.

為充分瞭解本發明之目的、特徵及功效,茲藉由下述具體之實施例,並配合所附之圖式,對本發明做一詳細說明,說明如後:In order to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of the present invention, the following specific embodiments are used in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to make a detailed description of the present invention, which will be described later:

請參考圖1,其係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1之方塊圖,其包括檢測單元10、第一處理單元11及第一傳輸單元12。Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a block diagram of a device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, which includes a detection unit 10, a first processing unit 11, and a first transmission unit 12.

如上所述之檢測單元10可檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號,且以連接檢測單元10之第一處理單元11處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號,接著,第一傳輸單元12可連接第一處理單元11,以傳輸該控制訊號,進而控制受控裝置。The detection unit 10 described above can detect the brain wave signal of the visual cortex, and the first processing unit 11 connected to the detection unit 10 processes the brain wave signal to become a control signal. Then, the first transmission unit 12 can be connected to the first processing The unit 11 transmits the control signal to control the controlled device.

特定而言,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號可由眼睛接收對應不同控制模式的複數個刺激光線明滅頻率所產生,如圖8中6cm乘6cm的刺激光線源,其可為燈光(例如燈泡或LED等)、顯示器、雷射光源導致發光之組件(例如對應雷射光源之光纖頭、螢光片或鏡片等)或其組合,而明滅頻率可定義為1Hz係每單位時間內明滅一次。Specifically, the brain wave signal of the visual cortex can be generated by the eyes receiving a plurality of stimulus light extinguishing frequencies corresponding to different control modes. As shown in FIG. 8, a 6 cm by 6 cm stimulus light source can be a light (such as a light bulb or an LED) ), Displays, laser light sources (such as fiber heads, fluorescent sheets or lenses corresponding to laser light sources) or combinations thereof, and the light-off frequency can be defined as 1 Hz light-off per unit time.

另外,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取,如圖8中的前額位置(Fp2,惟另一前額位置Fp1亦可)、接地及參考位置,從而避免先前技術使用較多電極、頭髮干擾及其衍生之須配載固定具及/或上膠的不便問題、須臥姿操作等缺失。再者,處理該腦波訊號而成為該控制訊號可基於視覺誘發電位(Visual evoked potential, VEP)、閃光視覺誘發電位(Flash visual evoked potential, FVEP)、穩態視誘發電位(Steady-state VEP) 、相位(phase)或其組合。所檢測之該視覺皮質的腦波訊號可以生物訊號放大器增強,特定而言,檢測單元10與第一處理單元11之間可連接一生物訊號放大單元,或者第一處理單元11中可設置一生物訊號放大元件,生物訊號放大單元可為電路、晶片、中央處理器、微處理器(MCU)或其組合。In addition, the electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is only taken from above the eyebrow bone on both sides to the forehead hairline and below the earlobe, as shown in the forehead position (Fp2 in FIG. 8, but another forehead position Fp1 is also available). ), Grounding and reference position, so as to avoid the use of more electrodes in the prior art, hair interference and the inconvenience of the need to mount fixtures and / or gluing, and the lack of operation in a lying position. Furthermore, the processing of the brain wave signal into the control signal can be based on visual evoked potential (VEP), flash visual evoked potential (FVEP), and steady-state visual evoked potential (Steady-state VEP). , Phase, or a combination thereof. The detected brain wave signal of the visual cortex can be enhanced by a biological signal amplifier. Specifically, a biological signal amplification unit can be connected between the detection unit 10 and the first processing unit 11, or a biological signal can be provided in the first processing unit 11. Signal amplification components. The biological signal amplification unit may be a circuit, a chip, a central processing unit, a microprocessor (MCU), or a combination thereof.

如上所述之受控裝置可為例如電視、冰箱、空調等,而控制受控裝置可指例如控制冰箱的溫度、空調的風速、電視選台等。The controlled device as described above may be, for example, a television, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, and the like, and controlling the controlled device may refer to, for example, controlling the temperature of a refrigerator, the wind speed of an air conditioner, or selecting a TV channel.

另外,以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1可更包含至少與第一處理單元11連接的儲存裝置,其可儲存腦波訊號、控制訊號之歷史記錄、腦波訊號對應之控制訊號的列表或其組合,以便於控制受控裝置。In addition, the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal may further include a storage device connected to at least the first processing unit 11, which may store an electroencephalogram signal, a historical record of the control signal, and a control signal corresponding to the electroencephalogram signal. List or combination of them to control controlled devices.

圖2係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統2之方塊圖,其包括以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1及受控裝置20。FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system 2 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, which includes a device 1 and a controlled device 20 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal.

如上所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1可包含檢測單元10、第一處理單元11及第一傳輸單元12。其內容如上所述,不再贅述。As described above, the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal may include a detection unit 10, a first processing unit 11, and a first transmission unit 12. Its content is as described above and will not be repeated.

如上所述之受控裝置20可包含第二傳輸單元201及控制單元202,第二傳輸單元201可有線或無線連接第一傳輸單元12,以至少接收該控制訊號,且控制單元202可連接第二傳輸單元201,以控制受控裝置20。The controlled device 20 described above may include the second transmission unit 201 and the control unit 202. The second transmission unit 201 may be wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit 12 to receive at least the control signal, and the control unit 202 may be connected to the first Two transmission units 201 are used to control the controlled device 20.

圖3係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統2之另一實施例的方塊圖,其更包括傳輸裝置30,其可包含第三傳輸單元301,其有線或無線連接第一傳輸單元12及第二傳輸單元201,以傳輸及接收該控制訊號。特定而言,受控裝置20之數目可為複數個,且傳輸裝置30可為至少具傳輸能力之伺服器、雲端計算、超級電腦、主機等。另外,傳輸裝置30可更包含至少與第三傳輸單元301連接的儲存單元,其可儲存控制訊號之歷史記錄等,以便於控制受控裝置。其它內容如上所述,不再贅述。FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a system 2 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, which further includes a transmission device 30, which may include a third transmission unit 301, which is wired or wirelessly connected to the first The transmission unit 12 and the second transmission unit 201 are used to transmit and receive the control signal. In particular, the number of the controlled devices 20 may be plural, and the transmission device 30 may be a server, cloud computing, super computer, host, etc. with at least transmission capabilities. In addition, the transmission device 30 may further include a storage unit connected to at least the third transmission unit 301, which may store a history of control signals and the like, so as to control the controlled device. The other contents are as described above and will not be repeated.

圖4係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1之另一實施例的方塊圖,其僅以檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號之檢測單元10及連接檢測單元10以傳輸該腦波訊號的第一傳輸單元12所組成。本實施例與上述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1之差異僅在於不在以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1中處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號。其它內容如上所述,不再贅述。FIG. 4 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, which only uses a detection unit 10 that detects brain wave signals of the visual cortex and connects the detection unit 10 to transmit the brain The wave signal is composed of a first transmission unit 12. The difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal is only that the brain wave signal is not processed in the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal and becomes a control signal. The other contents are as described above and will not be repeated.

圖5係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統2之又一實施例的方塊圖,其包括以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1及受控裝置20。FIG. 5 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a system 2 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, which includes a device 1 and a controlled device 20 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal.

如上所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1僅以檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號之 檢測單元10及連接檢測單元10以傳輸該腦波訊號的第一傳輸單元12所組成,而受控裝置20包含有線或無線連接第一傳輸單元12以至少接收該腦波訊號的第二傳輸單元201、以及連接第二傳輸單元201以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號且藉由該控制訊號而控制受控裝置20的第二處理單元203。另外,所檢測之該視覺皮質的腦波訊號可以生物訊號放大器增強,特定而言,以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1與受控裝置20之間可有線或無線連接一生物訊號放大器,或者第二傳輸單元201與第二處理單元203之間可連接一生物訊號放大單元,又或者第二處理單元203中可設置一生物訊號放大元件。As described above, the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal is composed only of a detection unit 10 for detecting an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex and a first transmission unit 12 connected to the detection unit 10 to transmit the electroencephalogram signal, and The controlled device 20 includes a second transmission unit 201 that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit 12 to receive at least the electroencephalogram signal, and a second transmission unit 201 that is connected to the second transmission unit 201 to process the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal. The signal controls the second processing unit 203 of the controlled device 20. In addition, the detected brain wave signal of the visual cortex can be enhanced by a biological signal amplifier. Specifically, a biological signal amplifier can be wired or wirelessly connected between the device 1 and the controlled device 20 that control the controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal. Or, a biological signal amplification unit may be connected between the second transmission unit 201 and the second processing unit 203, or a biological signal amplification element may be disposed in the second processing unit 203.

本實施例與上述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統2之差異僅在於不在以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1中處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號。其它內容如上所述,不再贅述。The difference between this embodiment and the above-mentioned system 2 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal is that the brain wave signal is not processed in the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal and becomes a control signal. The other contents are as described above and will not be repeated.

另外,第二處理單元203可更連接一控制單元以控制受控裝置20,或者第二處理單元203可直接控制受控裝置20,而第二處理單元203可更連接一儲存單元,其可儲存腦波訊號、控制訊號之歷史記錄、腦波訊號對應之控制訊號的列表或其組合,以便於控制受控裝置20。In addition, the second processing unit 203 can be further connected to a control unit to control the controlled device 20, or the second processing unit 203 can directly control the controlled device 20, and the second processing unit 203 can be further connected to a storage unit, which can store EEG signals, history of control signals, a list of control signals corresponding to EEG signals, or a combination thereof in order to control the controlled device 20.

圖6係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統2之再一實施例的方塊圖,其包括以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1、處理裝置40及受控裝置20。6 is a block diagram of still another embodiment of a system 2 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention, which includes a device 1, a processing device 40, and a controlled device 20 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal .

如上所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1可由檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號之檢測單元10及連接檢測單元10以傳輸該腦波訊號的第一傳輸單元12所組成。處理裝置40可包含有線或無線連接第一傳輸單元12以接收該腦波訊號的第三傳輸單元401及連接第三傳輸單元401以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號且通過第三傳輸單元401傳輸該控制訊號的第二處理單元403。受控裝置20可包含有線或無線連接第三傳輸單元401以至少接收該控制訊號的第二傳輸單元201及連接第二傳輸單元201以控制受控裝置20的控制單元202。As described above, the device 1 for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal may be composed of a detection unit 10 for detecting an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex and a first transmission unit 12 connected to the detection unit 10 to transmit the electroencephalogram signal. The processing device 40 may include a third transmission unit 401 wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit 12 to receive the brain wave signal, and a third transmission unit 401 connected to process the brain wave signal to become a control signal and pass through the third transmission unit 401 A second processing unit 403 transmitting the control signal. The controlled device 20 may include a second transmission unit 201 wired or wirelessly connected to the third transmission unit 401 to receive at least the control signal, and a control unit 202 connected to the second transmission unit 201 to control the controlled device 20.

處理裝置40可更包含至少與第二處理單元403連接的儲存單元,其可儲存腦波訊號、控制訊號之歷史記錄、腦波訊號對應之控制訊號的列表或其組合,以便於控制受控裝置20。另外,處理裝置40可為至少具傳輸及處理能力之伺服器、雲端計算、超級電腦、主機等。另外,處理裝置40可更包含至少與第二處理單元403連接的儲存單元,其可儲存腦波訊號、控制訊號之歷史記錄、腦波訊號對應之控制訊號的列表或其組合,以便於控制受控裝置20。所檢測之該視覺皮質的腦波訊號可以生物訊號放大器增強,特定而言,以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1與處理裝置40之間可有線或無線連接一生物訊號放大器,或者第三傳輸單元401與第二處理單元403之間可連接一生物訊號放大單元,又或者第二處理單元403中可設置一生物訊號放大元件。其它內容如上所述,不再贅述。The processing device 40 may further include a storage unit connected to at least the second processing unit 403, which may store brain wave signals, a history of control signals, a list of control signals corresponding to the brain wave signals, or a combination thereof, in order to control the controlled device. 20. In addition, the processing device 40 may be a server, cloud computing, supercomputer, host, etc. that has at least transmission and processing capabilities. In addition, the processing device 40 may further include a storage unit connected to at least the second processing unit 403, which may store brain wave signals, a history of control signals, a list of control signals corresponding to the brain wave signals, or a combination thereof, in order to control the subject.控 装置 20。 Control device 20. The detected brain wave signal of the visual cortex can be enhanced by a biological signal amplifier. Specifically, a biological signal amplifier can be wired or wirelessly connected between the device 1 and the processing device 40 that control the controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, or A biological signal amplification unit may be connected between the three transmission units 401 and the second processing unit 403, or a biological signal amplification element may be provided in the second processing unit 403. The other contents are as described above and will not be repeated.

須注意的是,該連接或該有線連接可為電性連接及/或光學連接等可傳遞訊號或指令的連接方式。儲存單元可為燒錄式光碟機、硬碟機、軟碟機、通用串行總線(USB) 、動態隨機存取記憶體、快閃記憶體、電子抹除式可複寫唯讀記憶體(EEPROM)、可擦除可規劃式唯讀記憶體(EPROM)等。處理單元及控制單元可為電路、晶片、中央處理器、微處理器(MCU)或其組合。It should be noted that the connection or the wired connection may be an electrical connection and / or an optical connection, which can transmit signals or instructions. The storage unit can be a burnable optical drive, hard drive, floppy drive, universal serial bus (USB), dynamic random access memory, flash memory, electronic erasable rewritable read-only memory (EEPROM ), Erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM), etc. The processing unit and the control unit may be a circuit, a chip, a central processing unit, a microprocessor (MCU), or a combination thereof.

本發明另提供一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,如圖7所示,其包括步驟S70至S72。於步驟S70中,檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號,於步驟S71中,處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號,且於步驟S72中以該控制訊號控制受控裝置。以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法之內容如上所述,不再贅述。The present invention further provides a method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, as shown in FIG. 7, which includes steps S70 to S72. In step S70, an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is detected. In step S71, the electroencephalogram signal is processed to become a control signal, and the controlled device is controlled by the control signal in step S72. The content of the method for controlling the controlled device with the visual evoked potential signal is as described above, and will not be described again.

綜上所述,本發明藉由該視覺皮質的腦波訊號僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取而避免使用較多電極、頭髮干擾及其衍生之須配載固定具及/或上膠的不便問題、須臥姿操作等缺失。In summary, the present invention uses the brainwave signals of the visual cortex to be captured only from the upper part of the eyebrow bones on both sides to the forehead hairline and below the earlobe to avoid the use of more electrodes, hair interference, and derived accessories. The inconvenience of the carrier fixture and / or the glue application, and the operation in a supine position are missing.

本發明在上文中已以較佳實施例揭露,然熟習本項技術者應理解的是,該實施例僅用於描繪本發明,而不應解讀為限制本發明之範圍。應注意的是,舉凡與該實施例等效之變化與置換,均應設為涵蓋於本發明之範疇內。因此,本發明之保護範圍當以申請專利範圍所界定者為準。The present invention has been disclosed in the foregoing with a preferred embodiment, but those skilled in the art should understand that this embodiment is only for describing the present invention, and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that all changes and substitutions equivalent to this embodiment should be included in the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the scope of the patent application.

1‧‧‧以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置1‧‧‧ Device for controlling controlled device with visual evoked potential signal

10‧‧‧檢測單元10‧‧‧ Detection Unit

11‧‧‧第一處理單元11‧‧‧The first processing unit

12‧‧‧第一傳輸單元12‧‧‧ the first transmission unit

2‧‧‧以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統2‧‧‧ System for controlling controlled device with visual evoked potential signal

20‧‧‧受控裝置20‧‧‧ controlled device

201‧‧‧第二傳輸單元201‧‧‧Second transmission unit

202‧‧‧控制單元202‧‧‧Control unit

203‧‧‧第二處理單元203‧‧‧Second Processing Unit

30‧‧‧傳輸裝置30‧‧‧Transmission device

301‧‧‧第三傳輸單元301‧‧‧Third transmission unit

40‧‧‧處理裝置40‧‧‧treatment device

401‧‧‧第三傳輸單元401‧‧‧Third transmission unit

403‧‧‧第二處理單元403‧‧‧Second Processing Unit

S70、S71、S72‧‧‧步驟S70, S71, S72‧‧‧ steps

圖1係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置之方塊圖。 圖2係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統之方塊圖。 圖3係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統之另一實施例的方塊圖。 圖4係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置之另一實施例的方塊圖。 圖5係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統之又一實施例的方塊圖。 圖6係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統之再一實施例的方塊圖。 圖7係本發明之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法之流程圖。 圖8係產生刺激視覺皮質的腦波訊號及其檢測該腦波訊號的示意圖。FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of another embodiment of a system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of generating an electroencephalogram signal that stimulates the visual cortex and detecting the electroencephalogram signal.

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一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,係包括: 檢測單元,檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號; 第一處理單元,連接該檢測單元,以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號;以及 第一傳輸單元,連接該第一處理單元,以傳輸該控制訊號。A device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, comprising: a detection unit that detects an electroencephalogram signal of a visual cortex; a first processing unit connected to the detection unit to process the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal; and A transmission unit is connected to the first processing unit to transmit the control signal. 一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,係包括: 以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,包含: 檢測單元,檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號; 第一處理單元,連接該檢測單元,以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號; 第一傳輸單元,連接該第一處理單元,以傳輸該控制訊號;以及 受控裝置,包含: 第二傳輸單元,有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元,以至少接收該控制訊號; 控制單元,連接該第二傳輸單元,以控制該受控裝置。A system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal includes: a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, comprising: a detection unit that detects an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex; a first processing unit connected to the detection unit To control the brainwave signal to become a control signal; a first transmission unit connected to the first processing unit to transmit the control signal; and a controlled device including: a second transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission A unit to receive at least the control signal; a control unit connected to the second transmission unit to control the controlled device. 如申請專利範圍第2項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,更包括傳輸裝置,其包含第三傳輸單元,其有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元及該第二傳輸單元,以傳輸及接收該控制訊號。The system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal as described in item 2 of the patent application scope further includes a transmission device including a third transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit and the second transmission unit. To transmit and receive the control signal. 一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,係由以下組成: 檢測單元,檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號;以及 第一傳輸單元,連接該檢測單元,以傳輸該腦波訊號。A device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal is composed of the following: a detection unit that detects an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex; and a first transmission unit connected to the detection unit to transmit the electroencephalogram signal. 一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,係包括: 以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,由以下組成: 檢測單元,檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號; 第一傳輸單元,連接該檢測單元,以傳輸該腦波訊號;以及 受控裝置,包含: 第二傳輸單元,有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元,以至少接收該腦波訊號; 第二處理單元,連接該第二傳輸單元,以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號,且藉由該控制訊號而控制該受控裝置。A system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, comprising: a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, comprising: a detection unit that detects a brain wave signal of the visual cortex; a first transmission unit connected to the A detection unit to transmit the brainwave signal; and a controlled device including: a second transmission unit connected to the first transmission unit by wire or wirelessly to receive at least the brainwave signal; a second processing unit connected to the second transmission A unit for processing the brainwave signal to become a control signal, and controlling the controlled device by the control signal. 一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的系統,係包括: 以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置,由以下組成: 檢測單元,檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號; 第一傳輸單元,連接該檢測單元,以傳輸該腦波訊號; 處理裝置,包含 第三傳輸單元,其有線或無線連接該第一傳輸單元,以接收該腦波訊號; 第二處理單元,連接該第三傳輸單元,以處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號,且通過該第三傳輸單元傳輸該控制訊號;以及 受控裝置,包含: 第二傳輸單元,有線或無線連接該第三傳輸單元,以至少接收該控制訊號; 控制單元,連接該第二傳輸單元,以控制該受控裝置。A system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, comprising: a device for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal, comprising: a detection unit that detects a brain wave signal of the visual cortex; a first transmission unit connected to the A detection unit to transmit the brain wave signal; a processing device including a third transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the first transmission unit to receive the brain wave signal; a second processing unit connected to the third transmission unit to Processing the brainwave signal to become a control signal, and transmitting the control signal through the third transmission unit; and a controlled device including: a second transmission unit that is wired or wirelessly connected to the third transmission unit to receive at least the control signal A control unit connected to the second transmission unit to control the controlled device. 如申請專利範圍第1、2、4、5或6項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置或系統,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係由眼睛接收對應不同控制模式的複數個刺激光線明滅頻率所產生。The device or system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal as described in item 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the electroencephalogram signals of the visual cortex are received by the eyes corresponding to different control modes. Generated by a number of stimulus light dimming frequencies. 如申請專利範圍第1、2、4、5或6項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置或系統,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取。The device or system for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal as described in item 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is only from above the brow bones on both sides To the forehead hairline and under the earlobe. 如申請專利範圍第1、2、4、5或6項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的裝置或系統,其中,處理該腦波訊號而成為該控制訊號係基於視覺誘發電位、閃光視覺誘發電位、穩態視誘發電位、相位或其組合。The device or system for controlling a controlled device with a visually evoked potential signal as described in item 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein processing the electroencephalogram signal to become the control signal is based on visually evoked potential, Flash visual evoked potential, steady state visual evoked potential, phase, or a combination thereof. 一種以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,係包括: 檢測視覺皮質的腦波訊號; 處理該腦波訊號而成為控制訊號;以及 以該控制訊號控制受控裝置。A method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal includes: detecting an electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex; processing the electroencephalogram signal to become a control signal; and controlling the controlled device with the control signal. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係由眼睛接收對應不同控制模式的複數個刺激光線明滅頻率所產生。The method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal as described in item 10 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is generated by the eyes receiving a plurality of extinguishing light frequencies corresponding to different control modes. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,其中,該視覺皮質的腦波訊號係僅自雙側之眉骨上方至前額髮際及耳垂下方所擷取。The method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal as described in item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the electroencephalogram signal of the visual cortex is captured only from above the brow bone on both sides to the forehead hairline and below the earlobe take. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之以視覺誘發電位信號控制受控裝置的方法,其中,處理該腦波訊號而成為該控制訊號係基於視覺誘發電位、閃光視覺誘發電位、穩態視誘發電位、相位或其組合。The method for controlling a controlled device with a visual evoked potential signal as described in item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein processing the electroencephalogram signal to become the control signal is based on visual evoked potential, flash visual evoked potential, and steady-state visual evoked potential , Phase, or a combination thereof.
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