Platform Features
NeuraScale provides a comprehensive suite of features designed for researchers, clinicians, and developers working with brain-computer interfaces. Our platform combines cutting-edge neural signal processing with enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Feature Categories
Device Integration
Supported Devices
Consumer
Consumer-Grade Devices
- Emotiv EPOC X (14 channels)
- Emotiv Insight (5 channels)
- NeuroSky MindWave
- Muse 2 (4 channels)
- OpenBCI Cyton (8/16 channels)
- OpenBCI Ganglion (4 channels)
Consumer devices are perfect for prototyping and educational purposes
Key Integration Features
- Auto-Discovery: Automatic device detection via USB, Bluetooth, or network
- Plug-and-Play: Zero-configuration setup for supported devices
- Hot-Swapping: Connect/disconnect devices without restarting
- Multi-Device: Simultaneous connection to multiple devices
- Impedance Check: Real-time electrode impedance monitoring
- Calibration: Automated and manual calibration workflows
Data Processing
Real-Time Signal Processing Pipeline
Processing Capabilities
Filtering
Digital Filtering Options
-
Bandpass Filters
- Butterworth (2nd-8th order)
- Chebyshev Type I & II
- Elliptic filters
- Custom frequency bands
-
Notch Filters
- 50/60 Hz powerline noise
- Harmonic removal
- Adaptive notch filtering
-
Specialized Filters
- Wavelet denoising
- Kalman filtering
- Savitzky-Golay smoothing
# Example filter configuration
filter_config = {
"type": "butterworth",
"order": 4,
"lowcut": 0.5,
"highcut": 100,
"sampling_rate": 1000
}
Processing Performance
Metric | Performance | Notes |
---|---|---|
Latency | Less than 100ms | End-to-end processing |
Throughput | 10,000+ channels | With GPU acceleration |
Sampling Rates | Up to 40 kHz | Device dependent |
Filter Delay | Less than 10ms | For real-time filters |
Feature Extraction | Less than 50ms | 1-second windows |
Storage & Analytics
Data Storage Architecture
Storage Features
Time-Series Storage
High-Performance Time-Series Storage
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Google Bigtable Integration
- Sub-millisecond latency reads
- Automatic sharding and replication
- Petabyte-scale capacity
- Row-key optimization for time-series
-
Data Organization
- Channel-based partitioning
- Time-based indexing
- Compression ratios up to 10:1
- Automatic data tiering
-
Performance Specs
- Write throughput: 1M+ samples/second
- Read latency: Less than 1ms (hot data)
- Storage efficiency: 2 bytes/sample
- Retention: Configurable (1 day to 10 years)
# Example data access
from neurascale.storage import TimeSeriesDB
ts_db = TimeSeriesDB()
data = ts_db.query(
session_id="sess_123",
channels=[1, 2, 3],
start_time="2024-01-01T00:00:00",
end_time="2024-01-01T01:00:00"
)
Storage Performance
Storage Tier | Latency | Cost | Use Case |
---|---|---|---|
Hot (Bigtable) | Less than 1ms | $$$ | Real-time streaming |
Warm (Cloud SQL) | Less than 10ms | $$ | Recent sessions |
Cold (Cloud Storage) | Less than 100ms | $ | Long-term archive |
Analytics (BigQuery) | 1-5s | $$ | Complex queries |
ML/AI Capabilities
Machine Learning Pipeline
AI/ML Features
Pre-trained Models
Ready-to-Use Models
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Motor Imagery Classification
- Left/Right hand movement
- Foot movement detection
- Tongue movement
- 4-class motor imagery
- Accuracy: Greater than 85%
-
Cognitive State Detection
- Attention/focus level
- Cognitive workload
- Drowsiness detection
- Stress level monitoring
- Accuracy: Greater than 90%
-
Clinical Applications
- Seizure prediction (10-30min warning)
- Sleep stage classification
- Anesthesia depth monitoring
- Pain level assessment
-
BCI Paradigms
- P300 speller
- SSVEP detection
- Error-related potentials
- Slow cortical potentials
All models are validated on diverse datasets and include confidence scores
ML Performance Metrics
Model Type | Latency | Accuracy | Use Case |
---|---|---|---|
Linear Models | Less than 10ms | 70-80% | Simple classification |
Deep Learning | Less than 50ms | 85-95% | Complex patterns |
Ensemble | Less than 100ms | 90-98% | High accuracy needs |
Edge Models | Less than 20ms | 80-90% | Local processing |
Clinical Features
HIPAA-Compliant Infrastructure
Clinical Compliance Features
Data Security
Healthcare Data Security
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Encryption
- AES-256 at rest (Cloud KMS)
- TLS 1.3 in transit
- End-to-end encryption option
- Key rotation every 90 days
-
Access Control
- Multi-factor authentication
- Role-based permissions
- IP whitelisting
- Session management
-
Data Isolation
- Patient data segregation
- Multi-tenancy support
- Geographic restrictions
- Data residency compliance
-
Security Monitoring
- Real-time threat detection
- Anomaly detection
- Failed access alerts
- Security audit reports
Clinical Performance
Feature | Specification | Compliance |
---|---|---|
Encryption | AES-256 | HIPAA §164.312(a)(2)(iv) |
Access Logs | 7-year retention | HIPAA §164.312(b) |
Audit Trail | Immutable ledger | 21 CFR Part 11 |
Backup | Daily, 30-day retention | HIPAA §164.308(a)(7) |
Developer Tools
API Architecture
Developer Features
APIs
Comprehensive APIs
-
REST API v2
- OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- Pagination and filtering
- Rate limiting (1000 req/min)
- Webhook support
-
GraphQL API
- Type-safe queries
- Real-time subscriptions
- DataLoader optimization
- Schema introspection
-
WebSocket API
- Real-time data streaming
- Bi-directional communication
- Automatic reconnection
- Binary protocol support
-
gRPC API
- High-performance streaming
- Protocol buffers
- Multi-language support
- Load balancing
# API example
curl -X POST https://api.neurascale.io/v2/sessions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"device_id": "dev_123", "patient_id": "pat_456"}'
Developer Resources
Resource | Description | Link |
---|---|---|
API Documentation | Complete API reference | docs.neurascale.io/api |
SDK Examples | Code samples and tutorials | github.com/neurascale/examples |
Developer Forum | Community support | forum.neurascale.io |
Status Page | Service availability | status.neurascale.io |
Performance Summary
Platform Capabilities
Speed
- • End-to-end latency: Less than 100ms
- • Real-time processing: 10,000+ channels
- • ML inference: Less than 50ms
- • Data writes: 1M+ samples/sec
Scale
- • Concurrent sessions: 1,000+
- • Storage capacity: Petabyte-scale
- • Device support: 30+ models
- • API rate limit: 1,000 req/min
Security
- • HIPAA compliant
- • GDPR compliant
- • SOC 2 Type II certified
- • End-to-end encryption
Intelligence
- • Pre-trained models: 15+
- • Custom model support
- • AutoML capabilities
- • Real-time classification