Conclusions

Abstract

In this book, we covered silent speech interfaces (SSIs), from the core principles and motivations that have fostered research on the topic, up to the enabling technologies that serve its development and the methods applied to analyze and process the data they provide. We have realized that research in silent speech interfaces is just at its infancy and evolving at a fast pace, boosted by novel technologies and views from a growing multidisciplinary community. In this chapter, the reader may find a reflection about upcoming steps and the future of SSI systems. After summarizing the topics addressed in this book, we discuss our views regarding the future of research in this area, a future brimming with challenges, but also with unquestionable potential for SSI to become a technological asset on our daily lives.