blindsight presentation
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ConceptExplore synesthesia by associating certain body positions with visual hallucinations induced by photic stimulation.
InspirationWilliam Gibson’s “Neuromancer”protagonist uses electrodes/glasses to jack into cyberspace
three-dimensional space visualized as colored geometric shapes
InspirationKinestheticsinterest in sensing body movement as a system rather than as isolated and disjointed movements.
IterationSound & Light MachineVisuals in support of audio sequenceExpanding visual frequency rangeUsing body movementProviding user direct control Independent eye frequencies
ResearchJan PurkinjeRecorded patterns perceived looking at Sun
Mitch AltmanBrainwave Glasses
Dominic H. ffytche“The hodology of hallucinations” Cortex, September 2008
ExperienceLED glasses stimulate vision through eyelids.Flashes are often perceived as patterns.Patterns vary based on flashing frequency.Sensors affixed to sleeves affect frequency.Alter the experience by moving arms.Associate position with visual patterns.
MaterialsGlasses with LED elementsAccelerometers worn on armsMicrocontroller / batterySoft switch for operationSnug garment
ChallengesDiscomfortControlling light intensityGenerating meaningful interactionPhotosensitive epilepsyBucha effect
Successes People are often eager to try themStrong favorable reactionMost participants report visualizationGenerally pleasant sensationSeem absorbed by experience
ExplorationOther sensors / movementUtilize gesture Expressiveness in lightsFrequency shift eventsExperiment with audio
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Robert Carlsen | Andrew Styer
BlindSight