Computer Software Reads, Translates Brain Signals Into Speech

Degenerative diseases like ALS can rob victims of their ability to move and communicate. But Stephen Hawking is proof that inside an immobile body, there can be a beautiful mind. Now a computer technology, combined with the brain's own neural signals, is helping people who can't move their mouths communicate some of their basic needs. VOA's Kevin Enochs reports.
Originally published at - www.voanews.com/a/software-rea...

[@thechargeblade]

Respect for him, and his wife. Such an inspiring couple.

[@t0urister]

I'm more impressed about the love and determination of his wife.

[@laetrille]

We have to defeat these diseases

[@will_rage_quit2348]

What? You mean people with ALS?

[@laetrille]

@@ThatBoyRide yup

[@rolandorodriguez9625]

Imagine the national security, FBI or the CIA using this to interrogate people.

[@WorriedTheif]

This technology will be a great hit to the public i bet!

[@moet1114]

DrenchedCommons With that technology texting while driving won’t be a problem anymore

[@bigblocklawyer]

Wow. Hawkings computer must have been magnitudes more powerful than this man's computer. He manages to barely get out a yes. Hawking was able to describe the beginning of the universe with speech as quickly and effortlessly as a healthy person. Riigghhtt...

[@ohhihi]

Hawking had a muscle in his cheek which would be able to sent signals much easier to a computer

[@bigblocklawyer]

@@ohhihi That was some muscle. It could scan trillions of possible combinations of letters, numbers and words, and could respond as fast as someone who uses their brain to translate thoughts into words. And then, not only thought, but the most advanced theories ever, with zero delay. It's amazing how easily they get people to suspend common sense.

[@qwertyebable]

Bruh, you are wrong. Do your research before commenting nonsense.

[@bigblocklawyer]

@@qwertyebable I have. Can't wait to hear you explain how it works. Bruh.

[@qwertyebable]

@@bigblocklawyer Haha, this is not a school. Google it, kid. Zero delay my ass.

[@applearash]

Is not just yes or not Is about read your mind 24/7 with computer , any think you think computer can read with satellites know Any where in word you are

[@matturban9103]

I thought Mr. Hawking could eye type.

[@karmandahmed]

we can say, telepathy massages are true

[@Nosuchthingastrans]

At this point just kill me

[@octaviaharden5079]

God bless u

[@lawrenceslsko1391]

Since the "All LOVING GOD!" has decided to afflict us with horrifying diseases, Our GREAT scientists are liberating us from the wrath of the maniac creator.

[@iCaptainOG]

Do you believe in God?

[@Jv9569]

God doesn't afflict anyone, that's just the current state of the world. So of course certain atrocities exist. How about giving credit to your governemnt funded scientists for the atrocities they create as well.

[@benalexender3046]

I love USA

[@diperniper1982]

peace& love that China

[@aus5405]

SARAI Dawta of ISRAEL Israel is not real

[@denizbluemusic]

@@diperniper1982 actually, its taiwan