Agashe 1 Seminar
Agashe 1 Seminar
Agashe 1 Seminar
By:
AGASHE GIRISH
On
BRAIN FINGERPRINTING
CERTIFICATE
Certified that this is the bonafide report of seminar on “BRAIN
FINGERPRINTING” submitted by AGASHE GIRISH, Reg. No. 2201131288, final
year Diploma in Computer Engineering at SREERAMA GOVT. POLYTECHNIC
COLLEGE, THRIPRAYAR in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the award of
Diploma in Computer Engineering under the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala
state during the academic year 2024-2025.
Vision
Moulding technically competent and socially responsible professionals.
Mission
M 1: To create an excellent academic ambiance with the state of the art of
infrastructure
in harmony with the sustainable development.
M 2: To equip the students with social and employable skills and inculcate the
habit of lifelong learning.
Mission
M 1 : Impart quality education to achieve academic excellence through innovation
in teaching learning process and nurture an aptitude for lifelong learning
M2 : Expose the students to the cutting-edge technologies and state of the art tools
to achieve sustainable development
M 3 : Inculcate ethical values, communication and entrepreneurial skills to cater to
the needs of the society and industry
Program Educational Objectives
PEO 1 : To empower students to identify, formulate and solve problems by
applying their knowledge in Mathematics and Computer Programming.
PEO 2 : To develop industry focused skills and leadership qualities to become
successful engineers and entrepreneurs.
PEO 3 : To inculcate a passion towards higher education and lifelong learning in
the field of Computer Science and Engineering.
Seminar Report 2024-25 Brain Fingerprinting
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First of all I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to God
almighty whose blessing and grace always been there with me for the successful
completion of my seminar with great enthusiasm and pleasure that I bringing out this
seminar.
I express my sincere thanks to Principal Mr. Baburajan T S, Sree Rama Govt.
Polytechnic College, Thriprayar.
I would also like to express my sincere thanks to my Head of the Department
Mr. Sabu K J, Department of Computer Engineering for the successful completion of
this seminar.
I express my sincere gratitude to Seminar Coordinators Mrs. Neena M K, for her
cooperation and guidance for preparing & presenting this seminar.
Last but not the least thankful to all members of my department for providing their
valuable support in this seminar. I also expressing thanks to my parents and all friends
who give me extreme support for completion of this seminar.
AGASHE GIRISH
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 TECHNIQUE 2
2. BRAIN FINGERPRINTING 3
2.1 OVERVIEW 3
2.2 PROCESS 3
2.2.3. Analysis 4
3. HISTORY 5
5.1. PREPARATION 8
5.6. REPORTING 9
6. APPLICATIONS 10
6.3 MEDICINE 11
7.1. ADVANTAGES 14
7.2. LIMITATIONS 14
8. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS 15
9. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 17
11. CONCLUSION 19
12. REFERENCES 20
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig.6.1 Applications 10
CHAPTER 01
INTRODUCTION
1.1 TECHNIQUE
The technique uses the well-known fact that an electrical signal known as P300 is
emitted from an individual's brain beginning approximately 300 milliseconds after it is
confronted with a stimulus of special significance, e.g. a rare vs. a common stimulus or a
stimulus the subject is asked to count. The application of this in brain fingerprinting is to
detect the P300 as a response to stimuli related to the crime or other investigated
situation, e.g., a murder weapon, victim's face, or knowledge of the internal workings of a
terrorist cell. Because it is based on EEG signals, the system does not require the subject
to issue verbal responses to questions or stimuli.
CHAPTER 02
BRAIN FINGERPRINTING
2.1 OVERVIEW
2.2 PROCESS
The subject is shown specific stimuli, which could be images, words, or sounds
related to the information being tested. These stimuli are presented in a controlled
environment.
2.2.3. ANALYSIS
The recorded brainwave patterns are analyzed to determine whether the P300 wave
was elicited. If the P300 wave is detected, it indicates that the subject recognized the
stimuli, suggesting that the information is stored in their brain.
CHAPTER 03
HISTORY
Brain Fingerprinting was developed in the 1990s by Dr. Lawrence Farwell. The
initial research focused on establishing the theoretical foundation and experimenting with
the technology to prove its effectiveness in detecting recognition of familiar stimuli in the
brain.
In the 2000s, Brain Fingerprinting was applied in a few legal cases, leading to
controversy and debate. The technique faced scrutiny over its accuracy, ethical
implications, and legal admissibility, which limited its widespread adoption.
The 2010s saw advancements in EEG technology and increased interest in the
ethical aspects of Brain Fingerprinting. Researchers continued to refine the technology,
addressing its limitations and exploring its potential in various fields, including criminal
justice and counterterrorism.
CHAPTER 04
EEG is a noninvasive method that records electrical activity in the brain using
electrodes placed on the scalp. It measures brainwaves, which are patterns of electrical
activity produced by the brain's neurons.
The P300 wave is a positive peak in the EEG signal that occurs approximately 300
milliseconds after a person recognizes something familiar. Brain Fingerprinting relies on
detecting this P300 wave to determine if the subject recognizes the presented stimuli.
This system includes electrodes that are placed on the subject’s scalp, an amplifier
to boost the electrical signals, and a computer system that records and analyzes the brain
activity..
CHAPTER 05
5.1. PREPARATION
The process begins with obtaining the subject's informed consent and setting up
the EEG system. Electrodes are placed on the subject's scalp to measure brain activity.
Relevant stimuli, such as words or images related to the information being tested,
are presented to the subject in a controlled manner.
The EEG system continuously records the subject’s brain activity while they are
exposed to the stimuli. The focus is on detecting the P300 wave.
The analyzed data is used to determine whether the subject recognized the
presented stimuli, suggesting that the information is stored in their brain.
5.7. REPORTING
The findings are documented and presented, often in the context of a legal or
investigative process, where the results are used as evidence or support for a case.
CHAPTER 06
APPLICATIONS
Fig.6.1 Applications
Brain fingerprinting can help address the following critical elements in the fight
against terrorism. Aid in determining who has participated in terrorist acts, directly or
indirectly. Brain fingerprinting technology is based on the principle that the brain is
central to all human acts. In a terrorist act, there may or may not be peripheral evidence
such as fingerprints or DNA, but the brain of the perpetrator is always there, planning,
executing, and recording the crime. The terrorist has knowledge of organizations, training
and plans that an innocent person does not have. Until the invention of Brain
Fingerprinting testing, there was no scientific way to detect this fundamental difference.
Brain Fingerprinting testing provides an accurate, economical and timely solution to the
central problem in the fight against terrorism. It is now possible to determine
scientifically whether or not a person has terrorist training and knowledge of.
6.3 MEDICINE
Brain Fingerprinting can aid in the early detection of neurological disorders like
Alzheimer’s by identifying cognitive impairments before they manifest in behavior.
The technique can evaluate cognitive impairments in patients and monitor their
progress over time, helping in treatment planning.
CHAPTER 07
7.1. ADVANTAGES
Useful in Legal & Security Fields: The objective nature of Brain Fingerprinting
data can provide strong evidence in investigations, enhancing the reliability of
legal and security proceedings.
7.2. LIMITATIONS
CHAPTER 08
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Brain Fingerprinting delves into personal cognitive data, raising privacy concerns.
The storage, handling, and potential misuse of this data could lead to significant privacy
violations.
The process may induce stress, anxiety, or fear in subjects, especially if they believe
their thoughts are being exposed. Individuals with psychological conditions may
experience additional harm.
CHAPTER 09
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
CHAPTER 10
INTEGRATION WITH AI
CHAPTER 11
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER 12
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