MUMBAI, India, Sept. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411020504 A) filed by Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on March 19, 2024, for 'data privacy of brain-computer interface technology.'
Inventor(s) include Prof. Arpit Bhardwaj; and Prof. Ajith Abraham.
The application for the patent was published on Sept. 26, under issue no. 39/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The described brain-computer interface (BCI) system addresses the critical aspect of data privacy in the context of user information. It comprises various components and functionalities to ensure the confidentiality and security of acquired electroencephalography (EEG) signals and other user data. The system employs a data encryption module to encrypt the data, and a secure data storage module to store the encrypted data in a protected manner. User authentication is implemented through a user authentication module, utilizing multi-factor authentication methods. Additionally, a data anonymization module removes personally identifiable information (PII) from the user data for research or aggregate analysis purposes. The system also includes a data sharing control module that enables users to manage and control the sharing of their data with third parties, including mental health professionals and researchers. The BCI system complies with data protection and privacy regulations, and a privacy policy module ensures transparency and compliance with data handling practices. The method outlined involves encrypting data, securely storing it, verifying user identity, anonymizing data, and allowing user-controlled data sharing."
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