Publications by authors named "M J Kinsella"
Objective: The RSVP Keyboard is a non-implantable, event-related potential-based brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed to support communication access for people with severe speech and physical impairments. Here we introduce Inquiry Preview, a new RSVP Keyboard interface incorporating switch input for users with some voluntary motor function, and describe its effects on typing performance and other outcomes.
Approach: Four individuals with disabilities participated in the collaborative design of possible switch input applications for the RSVP Keyboard, leading to the development of Inquiry Preview and a method of fusing switch input with language model and electroencephalography (EEG) evidence for typing.
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- In 2022, researchers observed gray bats with notable fur loss (alopecia), indicating potential health issues related to reproductive stages and other stress factors.
- In 2023, an experiment was conducted to assess alopecia's prevalence, severity, and associated ectoparasites in gray bats, with findings revealing no mites causing fur loss and different prevalence rates between genders.
- The study showed that lactating female bats tend to experience more severe alopecia compared to males, and no significant body condition difference was found between bats with and without fur loss, suggesting the need for further research on stress and nutritional support for these bats.
What stakeholders with neurodegenerative conditions value about speech and accuracy in development of BCI systems for communication.
Brain Comput Interfaces (Abingdon)
November 2023
This research examined values of individuals with neurodegenerative conditions about features of speed and accuracy as they consider potential use of augmentative and alternative communication brain-computer interface systems (AAC-BCI). Sixty-six individuals with neurodegenerative disease responded to prompts about six hypothetical ethical vignettes. Data were analyzed with qualitative content analysis.
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- Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a major health issue in Botswana, especially linked to high HIV rates, and prior to 2016, TB testing was limited to mycobacterial cultures, making diagnosis difficult.
- The introduction of the GeneXpert platform significantly improved TB-specific investigations in cerebrospinal fluid samples, increasing from 4.5% to 29% from 2016 to 2022, as access to testing became more widespread.
- Despite a decline in total CSF samples analyzed, the proportion of microbiologically confirmed TBM cases rose slightly, indicating that better testing methods are leading to more accurate diagnoses in remote healthcare settings.
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- Smart Predict is a new two-tablet app designed to enhance communication for users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices by allowing real-time vocabulary support from partners.
- The system comprises an AAC User app and a Partner app, both used with Android tablets or phones that have Bluetooth, and was tested to improve message efficiency in users who rely on switch scanning for typing.
- Research showed that using Smart Predict led to faster communication, higher user satisfaction, and reduced perceived effort during conversations, suggesting it's a promising feature for future smart AAC technologies.