Designed by the Lorath Occhestian Caste's Research and Development branch the Neural Interface System has been developed to function as a highly efficient machine interface allowing for data input and retrieval speeds well in excess of manual input methods coupled with visual screens. Additionally, the system allows for the verification of a user as well as active monitoring of the user's state of mind allowing for security as well as failsafes to be put into place preventing impulsive or emotionally driven action.
With the system to provide assistance, an individual Lorath is capable of issuing commands to any networked computing devices without delay, examine documents as quickly as the user's brain can process the information and experience direct sensory input provided the necessary software exists.
A result of thorough study of the physical structure and function of the Lorath brain in conjunction with the charting of Lorath neural activity and pathway development, an operating system capable of interpreting neurological activity and translating between digital and biological information transfer was developed. The system has been designed to directly interface with the user's brain, detecting the full spectrum of activity within the brain1) in order to translate the intentions into computer compatible instructions. These instructions are then transmitted to the intended device that the user intends to interface with, while also providing a bridge able to work in reverse order receiving code and translating the information into impulses that the Lorath brain can interpret.
Due to the unique composition and structure of the brains of the Occhestian caste, and the innate psionic capabilities present in its members interaction with Neural Interface systems are much simpler than those with no psionic capability. In the case of the psionically gifted brain, interaction is achieved through the use of a specially designed “circlet” that is capable of reading the electrical impulses of the brain through the user's skull. Non-psionic individuals, unfortunately, lacking the more powerful brain activity of psionic individuals are unable to have their brain monitored without signal degradation due to interference from their skull blocking out the weaker electrical activity. In order to bypass this issue without requiring bulky high sensitivity equipment, non-psionic users require cybernetic implants installed in one of the following locations; the cerebral cortex, the brain stem, or the spinal cord. The cybernetic implants then communicate the monitored central nervous system input and transmit the data to either a cybernetically integrated system or an external circlet of loosely similar design to the Occhestian default.
The cybernetic processor and transmitter assembly is typically encased within a module placed at the base of the neck beneath the skin, on the side of the skull in a more visible manner, or beneath the skin at the small of the back. The cybernetically integrated processor and transmitter assembly features accessible wire compatible ports that typically traverse and breach the skin in the subdermal applications. To protect the health of the user, a buffer is also installed to ensure that there is no bleed between the module and the user's nervous system while software provides security to prevent harmful data intrusions or power surges.
Optionally the interface technology may include a data storage module that is typically implanted in the user's abdominal cavity which allows for a large volume of data storage. This is typically used to store audio and visual data as experienced by the user, brain activity logs, record logs of received and sent information, as well as any data that may be desired on hand.
Due to the integrated Operating System, the user is capable of intimately controlling the storage and transmission of their own memories, sensory input information2), and any relevant external data files. This capability allows for users of Neural Interface Modules to easily interact with other users, control equipment, or store important memories or data. Additionally, the modules allow for compatibility with external hardware allowing for additional functionality such as range boosting modules for long range transmission of data intended for storage and sharing or to issue commands remotely.
The power supply for all Neural Interface Devices is typically provided in the form of a Bacterial Charge Pack. In the case of cybernetic implants the Bacterial Charge Pack may be integrated with other systems, or provided externally to allow for docked charging on the interface module for consistent use or as energy levels deplete.