Convergent Technologies

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Ungyu Paik is professor and director of the Division of Materials Science Engineering at Hanyang University, Korea. He is head of the Research V Center for Converging Technology... 

Sentinel event alert. Safely implementing health information and converging technologies. Jt Comm. Dec 2008 11 (42). http //www.jointcommission.Org/assets/l/18/SEA 42.PDE... 

H. Jo et al. (eds.). Biomedical Engineering Frontier Research and Converging Technologies, Biosystems Biorobotics 9,... 

Biomedical Engineering Frontier Research and Converging Technologies... 

Yong-Cheol Park Department of Bio and Fermentation Convergence Technology, Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea... 

Brain-computer interfaces can be used for state-of-the-art medical devices to control and communicate with neural prostheses such as artificial hands, feet and wheelchairs. The importance of BCI neuro-technology places BT-IT-NT-CT convergence technology in the 21th century in a position to have a considerable impact on society. To implement a brain-computer interface system, either a noninvasive or an invasive method can be used. With the invasive method, bio-compatibility, infection and ethical issues arise. These issues make noninvasive methods preferable over invasive methods for commercialization. Noninvasive brain-computer interface systems provide a method of control and communication for those who are severely disabled. These methods also allow the creation of a more intelligent and human friendly user interface for computer software [1]. 

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