Locked-in father uses groundbreaking device to reject future son-in-lawWYSS CENTER The technology used in the study works by measuring blood oxygenation and electrical activity in the brain. So far it is the only successful approach to restore communication to people who have complete locked-in syndrome. A man with locked-in syndrome has managed to communicate thanks to breakthrough technology - only to shatter his daughters dreams of love. GETTY IMAGES The film "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" tells the story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a French actor and author who suffered from locked-in syndrome and wrote a memoir by blinking with his left eye. The researchers said they were surprised at the upbeat responses when they questioned the patients about their quality of life.

Source: Stuff February 01, 2017 19:06 UTC