SSVEP-DAN: Cross-Domain Data Alignment for SSVEP-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces

IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng. 2024:32:2027-2037. doi: 10.1109/TNSRE.2024.3404432. Epub 2024 May 29.

Abstract

Steady-state visual-evoked potential (SSVEP)-based brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) offer a non-invasive means of communication through high-speed speller systems. However, their efficiency is highly dependent on individual training data acquired during time-consuming calibration sessions. To address the challenge of data insufficiency in SSVEP-based BCIs, we introduce SSVEP-DAN, the first dedicated neural network model designed to align SSVEP data across different domains, encompassing various sessions, subjects, or devices. Our experimental results demonstrate the ability of SSVEP-DAN to transform existing source SSVEP data into supplementary calibration data. This results in a significant improvement in SSVEP decoding accuracy while reducing the calibration time. We envision SSVEP-DAN playing a crucial role in future applications of high-performance SSVEP-based BCIs. The source code for this work is available at: https://github.com/CECNL/SSVEP-DAN.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms*
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces*
  • Calibration
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Evoked Potentials, Visual* / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neural Networks, Computer
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Young Adult