Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
4 results found in brain-computer interface.
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- A non-invasive method of recording electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. In assistive technology, EEG is the primary sensing technology behind brain-computer interface…
- Functional Near-Infrared Imaging (fNIR, fNIRS, Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy)
- A neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes in oxygenated blood volume using near-infrared light transmitted through the skull. In accessibility contexts, fNIR enables b…
- Individual-Technology Fit (ITF, User-Technology Match)
- A framework for matching individual users with the most appropriate assistive technology based on their personal characteristics and the technology's requirements. In brain-computer interface contexts…
- Nontraditional Assistive Technologies (NTATs, Nontraditional Input Technologies)
- Input technologies that use physiological signals rather than physical movement to control computers, providing access for people who cannot use traditional devices like keyboards, mice, or even eye-t…