Neural Control Interfaces.

The control interface is the primary component of a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) system that provides user interaction. The control interface supplies cues for performing mental tasks, reports system status and task feedback, and often displays representations of the user΄s brain signals. Control interfaces play a significant role in determining the usability of a BCI, and some of the traditional human-computer interaction design methods apply. However, the very specialized input methods and display paradigms of a BCI require consideration to create optimal usability for a BCI system. This chapter outlines some of the issues and challenges that make designing control interfaces for BCIs unique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]