MUMBAI, India, Oct. 31 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411028052 A) filed by Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on April 4, 2024, for 'brain-computer interfaces for treatment of phantom limb pain.'

Inventor(s) include Prof. Ajith Abraham; and Prof. Sanjeev Ratna Singh.

The application for the patent was published on Oct. 31, under issue no. 44/2025.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Brain-Computer Interfaces for Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain Abstract The present invention discloses a brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed for the treatment of phantom limb pain. The system includes modules for data acquisition, pre-processing, feature extraction, machine learning, virtual reality or augmented reality, output control, and real-time feedback. The data acquisition module captures brain signals from users experiencing phantom limb pain, while the pre-processing module filters and cleans the acquired signals. The feature extraction module identifies relevant features related to phantom limb pain from the pre-processed signals. The machine learning module classifies and predicts the user's intentions and pain perception based on the extracted features. A virtual reality or augmented reality module generates a virtual representation of the user's missing limb, enabling visual perception and control. The output module generates control commands based on the classified intentions to manipulate the virtual representation. The feedback module provides real-time feedback and updates the machine learning model based on user performance and pain reduction. The method for treating phantom limb pain involves acquiring brain signals, pre-processing, feature extraction, classification, generating a virtual limb representation, generating control commands, and providing real-time feedback for pain reduction. The invention combines BCI technology, machine learning, and virtual reality to provide an innovative approach for treating phantom limb pain."

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