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DocumentFinal report - Design and Testing of a Wearable Device for Neurofeedback of Physiological Correlates to States of Consciousness2010

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a
Title:
2008 Grants
Start date: 2009-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-148
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 5/2008
Title:
148 - Design and Testing of a Wearable Device for Neurofeedback of Physiological Correlates to States of Consciousness
Duration: 2009-04 - 2011-03
Researcher(s):
Thilo Hinterberger
Institution(s): Institut für Umweltmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg (Germany)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Final report
Article
Language: eng
Author:
Hinterberger, T.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Assessment tools / Intervention / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2008-148.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 5/2008
Title:
Final report - Design and Testing of a Wearable Device for Neurofeedback of Physiological Correlates to States of Consciousness
Publication year: 2010
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/BIAL%20Results%20Sheet%2014808.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
Two prototypes of a small, wearable feedback device have been developed that allow for real-time data processing, sonification and control of light sources. The first prototype was equipped with 2 analog-to-digital converters for direct read in of pulse and respiration data. EEG data can be received via a USB interface from the PC. A 32 bit microprocessor was used for data processing. Processed data were sent to a MIDI sound chip and to a light controller. The second prototype was equipped with a Bluetooth transceiver that could directly interface a small, wearable EEG amplifier measuring EEG and pulse simultaneously.
The algorithms for sonification have also been implemented in a PC-based program for improved performance reasons. The systems were able to control studio lighting systems and external speakers. Consequently, a whole feedback environment was created that allowed a person to experience the inner processes in the outer world. This feedback environment was termed „Sensorium".
In a pilot study, 20 participants (10 experienced meditators and 10 non-meditators) have been exposed in a meditative session to their ongoing brain and heart signals inside the Sensorium. ECG (pulse), slow cortical potentials, and different EEG frequencies were fed back in real-time. All participants were impressed and gave positive feedback. Almost all of them reported an increase in contentment, relaxation, happiness, and inner harmony which was assessed in a questionnaire . They also reported a widening of their body consciousness. In future, therapeutic paradigms will be developed and the treatment effects on people with psychological or psychosomatic diseases will be evaluated.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Hinterberger, T.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Neurofeedback / Physiological correlates / State of consciousness / Slow cortical potentials / Electroencephalogram (EEG) / Psychological health / Therapy

Final report - Design and Testing of a Wearable Device for Neurofeedback of Physiological Correlates to States of Consciousness

Final report - Design and Testing of a Wearable Device for Neurofeedback of Physiological Correlates to States of Consciousness