ABSTRACT
This talk will provide a brief overview of recent advancements in the field of near-infrared brain imaging in reference to its application to augmenting human cognitive function. Near-infrared brain imaging is the newest of a series of non-invasive methods for studying human brain function (Gratton & Fabiani, 1998; 2001; Gratton et al., 2003a, b; Villringer & Chance, 1998; Frostig, 2002). It offers the exciting possibility of combining neuronal and hemodynamic measures of brain changes in response to cognitive demands with excellent spatial and temporal resolution. It can also be easily combined with more established brain imaging methods and other physiological sensors (e.g, eye-tracking), thus affording a more extensive and integrated picture of cognitive function. These properties make it an ideal tool for augmenting cognition, especially if current challenges to field applications can be successfully addressed, including signal-to-noise ratio and increased portability
Frostig R. (Ed.) (2002). In Vivo Optical Imaging o f the Central Nervous System , CRC Press.
