Musinaut and NeuroSky to partner in developing headgear - "Brainwaves" - for listening to interactive music in MXP4 format.
1/5/2008
Brainwaves
The brain emits electromagnetic waves that are generated by electrical neuron activity. The frequency of these brainwaves can notably be correlated to certain states of mind or moods. A person’s mental activity can, in turn, be inferred when EEG sensors are placed on his or her head. While understood for some time already, the phenomenon was until now restricted to sophisticated medical procedures. NeuroSky recently began focusing its efforts on making this benign technology available to the general public.
Musinaut and the MXP4
Interactive music constitutes a new application highlighting interfaces between people and musical instruments.
The MXP4 format offers listeners numerous musical options, called Skins, which are displayed as buttons. The interactive element allows listeners to browse available musical moods depending on their own emotions and desires.
NeuroSky’s technology analyzes brainwaves, converting them to "understandable" values such as attention, meditation, drowsiness, etc.
By integrating Brainwaves to audio in lightweight headgear connected to its MXP4 player, Musinaut offers users an opportunity to control their MXP4 based directly on their thoughts and depending on their mood.
About NeuroSky
Founded in 2004, and headquartered in San Jose, CA, NeuroSky has developed cost-effective and "wearable" (dry) bio-sensor and signal processing technology specifically designed for end-use in the consumer market. NeuroSky’s products offer opportunities for its exclusive partners and developers to create next generation applications for a wide array of solutions, including consumer entertainment, health & wellness, education & training, market research, transportation & industrial safety and a host of others. The technology is adaptable to a variety of platforms, including PC, mobile and custom devices. The MindKit™ SDK is currently available under a licensing plan.