MindSet Instruction Manual
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1. Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Figure 3 9 Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Passkey PIN se ay left blank the default PIN willbe used Request Device Bluetooth Device Address 00 13 EF 00 2C D1 Bluetooth Device Name Mindset Y Share authentication information among all users Ex cn Figure 3 10 Bluetooth Security 12 The MindSet is now connected 13 To use the MindSet s other features such as Bluetooth Audio repeat the pairing process and choose the desired service in Step 7 Bluetooth MindSet Pairing 14 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Mac OS X 1 Ifyour Mac already has Bluetooth installed proceed Otherwise plug in the included Bluetooth Dongle We strictly recommend to use the on board bluetooth chip for Mac 2 Put the powered on MindSet into Pairing Mode by holding inwards the Media Button for three seconds The red and blue LEDs will alternately flash to indicate Pairing Mode Open System Preferences and click on the Bluetooth icon to configure Bluetooth devices Click on the icon in the lower left to add a new Bluetooth device When asked to Select Device Type choose Any Device then click Continue MN PE Click the Passkey Options button at the bottom and make sure the option is set to Use a specific passkey Click OK AON Bluetooth Setup Assistant Most Bluetooth2. O Require pairing for security O Show Figure 3 17 Retriving the port name Serial Port Name 18 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Bluetooth Troubleshooting Common causes for Bluetooth pairing failures and possible solutions Problem Cause Solution Pairing failed Incorrect passkey Use 0000 as the passkey while pairing Pairing failed Low battery Charge the MindSet com pletely before use Cannot see the MindSet while searching for Bluetooth devices The MindSet is not in pairing mode Put the MindSet in pairing mode by pressing inwards the media playback button until the blue and red LED s flash Cannot add the SPP service during pairing The MindSet s SPP service is not available Power cycle the MindSet and pair again Bluetooth Troubleshooting May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved 19 Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet This chapter walks you through fitting the MindSet and installation of the included MindSet software on your PC or Mac Fitting the MindSet The MindSet is more than your average headset It has the ability to use your brainwaves for exciting new applications Important In order to take full advantage of these functions and features of the MindSet the MindSet must be properly worn 1 The sides of the Mindset are adjustable and can be extended to fit various sizes
3. The Forehead Sensor Arm is flexible and should arch inwards Extend the sides as necessary and bend the Forehead Sensor Arm to comfortably fit your head 2 Orient the MindSet with the Forehead Sensor Arm on your left hand side Put on the MindSet If the sensor does not make contact with the forehead or if the fit is not comfortable remove the MindSet to readjust the sides and the Forehead Sensor Arm Figure 4 1 Orient the MindSet correctly before wearing it 20 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet 3 Make sure the contact points on the left ear pad make skin contact with your ear Move any hair or obstructions out of the way Readjust the left ear cup as necessary to make proper contact with your ear uE HA Figure 4 2 Fitting the sensors on the ear 4 Adjust the Forehead Sensor Arm of the headset so that the Forehead Sensor makes contact with your forehead This sensor must maintain contact in order to properly measure your brainwaves The sensor should be comfortable yet stay in position Keep hair away from the sensor the sensor must be able to directly contact the skin at all times Oo Figure 4 3 Closeup of the sensors making contact with the forehead Fitting the MindSet 21 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet 5 This is how the MindSet should look when properly worn During usage if y
4. 3 Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray If the Bluetooth icon is not present find the Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel 4 Click on New Connection Y Bluetooth Settings iaa Bluetooth View Help Connection Figure 4 5 Bluetooth Settings 5 Choose the Custom Mode option and then click Next MindSet Stereo Audio and Bluetooth Headset Functions 23 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet Add New Connection Wizard 33 This wizard will create the settings for Bluetooth device connection Please ensure your Bluetooth devices are on and set to discoverable In order to certify Bluetooth there are times when the security setting is modified temporarily When setup ends it retums to RU the original setting automatically AM Express Mode Recommended Figure 4 6 Add New Connection Wizard 6 If the wizard detects the MindSet it will show up as MindSet Select MindSet and click Next Please choose the Bluetooth device you wish to use Bluetooth device Device Name Ga a Cu Figure 4 7 Device Discovery Note If the MindSet does not appear on the list verify that the MindSet is in paring mode and click on Refresh 7 Select Audio Sink and click Next Add New Connection Wizard ES Select a service Please choose the service to use Service selection Service Cla Se
5. COM port will be listed in the Setting panel P Figure 3 15 MindSet icon Serial Port Name 17 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Mac OS X Since the Mac does not use numbered serial ports users must determine manually which port the MindSet connects to Once you ve completed the pairing procedure load up the System Preferences and click on the Bluetooth icon Select the MindSet in the list of devices then click on the gear icon underneath Then click on the Edit Serial Ports menu option 3 rutherford is the name Bluetooth devices use to connect to this computer M on M Discoverable amp Type Handsfree s Services Headphones E NS Black N95 Headset Z Not Connected Paired Y Yes Connected No shal ie a A Configure this device Edit Serial Ports b File Sharing Setup Advanced Show More Info Figure 3 16 Edit Serial Ports Simply copy the text listed next to the Path label This is the MindSet s serial port Paste this text back into the Port field of your application 000 ruth Mor amp Mindset MSEM1 Select a serial port outgoing to the device to modify its settings ES On Name Device Service amp M MindsetMSEM1 DevB 1 DevB E NS Black p ZE e Not Con Port Settings Name MindsetMSEM1 DevB 1 Protocol RS 232 3 Service Dev B E
6. Pairing and Serial Port Name Then please check if your issue has been addressed in the Bluetooth Troubleshooting section I cannot get my Bluetooth sound working Important The MindSet audio service must be paired to your computer before audio will work e If you have already paired the MindSet Bluetooth Audio double click on the MindSet Audio icon in the Bluetooth control panel to connect the MindSet audio service 2 Mindset Audio Figure 7 1 e You may need to restart your media player or other application to enable sound through the MindSet after pairing e If you still cannot connect delete the MindSet Audio icon and pair the MindSet again The signal quality status is consistently poor fewer than three bars The ear contacts should be resting directly on your ear and the forehead sensor should be on your forehead Also check that the sensors and contacts are making good contact with the skin Make sure to remove all obstructions including hair and jewelry It usually takes three or four seconds for the headset to validate the signal after holding still Also make certain to keep the sensor and contacts clean The eSense meters do not move Verify that the Bluetooth is paired correctly You can use the Brainwave Visualizer to verify if the headset is transmitting Select Show data output from the menu If the numbers are changing that means the headset is transmitting data to the PC Allow the eSense meters to
7. Rights Reserved Chapter 6 Care and Maintenance e Clean the MindSet s sensor and ear contacts with alcohol wipes alcohol based cleaner period ically to ensure the best signal quality Use a soft cloth to clean the MindSet casing Figure 6 1 Clean the sensors regularly e For travel and storage gently push the sensor boom up until it is aligned with the top of the headset Be careful not to overextend the maximum range of the boom by adjusting it beyond the natural stopping point Figure 6 2 Don t extend the boom beyond its stopping point 29 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 6 Care and Maintenance e Do not expose the MindSet to temperatures above 140 F 60 C e Be careful not to kink or overly bend the sensor boom This will reduce the ease of fit e Dropping or throwing the MindSet may damage the MindSet e The MindSet is not intended for use on pets May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The MindSet does not turn on The MindSet s charge might be low Please recharge the MindSet When charging the MindSet make sure that the mini USB is plugged in all of the way Tam having issues with my Bluetooth connection Please use the Bluetooth Dongle included with the MindSet and then be sure to carefully follow the instructions under Setting Up Your MindSet paying particular attention to Bluetooth Dongle Setup Bluetooth MindSet
8. actually works under the hood Meter Technical Description For each different type of eSense i e Attention Meditation the meter value is reported on a relative eSense scale of 1 to 100 On this scale a value between 40 to 60 at any given moment in time is con sidered neutral and is similar in notion to baselines that are established in conventional brainwave measurement techniques though the method for determining a ThinkGear baseline is proprietary and may differ from conventional brainwaves A value from 60 to 80 is considered slightly elevated and may be interpreted as levels tending to be higher than normal levels of Attention or Meditation that may be higher than normal for a given person Values from 80 to 100 are considered elevated meaning they are strongly indicative of heightened levels of that eSense Similarly on the other end of the scale a value between 20 to 40 indicates reduced levels of the eSense while a value between 1 to 20 indicates strongly lowered levels of the eSense These levels may indicate states of distraction agitation or abnormality according to the opposite of each eSense The reason for the somewhat wide ranges for each interpretation is that some parts of the eSense algorithm are dynamically learning and at times employ some slow adaptive algorithms to adjust to natural fluctuations and trends of each user accounting for and compensating for the fact th
9. devices use an automatically generated passkey Some may use other passkey options See the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device A passkey is used only once to establish a secure connection between Bluetooth devices p he if you O Automatically generate a passkey Rat Some Bluetooth devices use a passkey that is created automatically O Use an empty passkey Some Bluetooth devices don t require a passkey Your Bluetooth mouse for example may use an empty passkey Use a specific passkey Use this option if our Bluetooth device requires a specific passkey O Do not use a passkey with this device Most Bluetooth devices require that you use a passkey Some Bluetooth devices such as certain Bluetooth printers do not require Ee D ED Passkey Options Go Back Continue N Figure 3 11 Passkey options 7 In the same window MindSet should appear in the list of Bluetooth devices in range Select it then click Continue eos Bluetooth Device Setup Searching for your device When your device appears in the list select it and click Continue If you don t see it in the list make sure it is discoverable See the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device to determine if you need a specific passkey option Otherwise select it and click Continue Devices Type Handsfree Portable Unknown Portable Portable Portable Portable 1 Searching for devices 7 fou
10. observed effect that closing one s eyes turns off the mental activities which process images from the eyes So closing the eyes is often an effective method for increasing the Meditation meter level Distractions wandering thoughts anxiety agitation and sensory stimuli may lower the Meditation meter levels See eSense Meter General Information for details about interpreting eSense levels in general eSense Meter Technical Description 8 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Forehead Sensor Mini B USB The Forehead Sensor must Charging Port touch the forehead to maintain accuracy Move any hair out of the way Plug in your USB cord to Sensor Arm a PC s USB jack to charge The Sensor Arm is 3 Th Mi dS t your MindSet flexible to bend e l n e comfortably towards The MindSet is more than your average your forehead headset It has the ability to use your brainwaves for exciting new applications In order to take full advantage of these functions and features of the MindSet the MindSet must be properly worn Pairing Media Button Phone Button By holding the Pairing Eres the Phone Button Media Button directly vegas Ric down you enable the P one be gt nan Bluetooth Pairing mode MindSet is paired as a Directional pushes enable communication device full media playback con trols Pass Code 0000 Power Button Press and hold the Power Microphone Ear Co
11. up to indicate that the MindSet is being charged Once it is completely charged the red LED will turn off Allow the MindSet to fully charge before using it the first time and then recharge the MindSet as necessary when not in use The MindSet may take up to eight hours to charge Charging it overnight is ideal Important Do not wear the MindSet while charging Minimum System Requirements 10 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Bluetooth Dongle Setup Windows Bluetooth Adapter Installation Important It is recommended to use the supplied Bluetooth adapter 1 Run the Bluetooth software setup on the MindSet Demonstration CD This program can be accessed from the Auto Run menu when you insert the MindSet Demonstration Cd 2 Insert the Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port when prompted 3 Restart computer Mac OS X If your Mac already has Bluetooth installed proceed Otherwise simply plug the included Bluetooth dongle into an open USB slot Mac OS X will automatically utilize the appropriate device drivers Bluetooth MindSet Pairing Windows Bluetooth Pairing 1 Power on the MindSet by holding down the power button for 2 seconds or until the blue light blinks 2 Place the MindSet into pairing mode by pushing in the Media Button for three seconds The red and blue lights will blink to indicate that the MindSet is in pairing mode 3 Double click on th
12. approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ENGLISH ISO IEC Guide 37 17 Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Battery disposal Lithium Ion batteries are classified by the federal government as non hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream These batteries however do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area Warnings Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Temperature operating range 0 35 OC Operating Voltage 5 V when recharging through the USB Port 4 3 V normal operation with battery Current Rating During battery recharging 250 mA maximum Normal use under battery power 60 mA maximum Support 32 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved
13. at brainwaves in the human brain are subject to normal ranges of variance and fluctuation This is part of the reason why ThinkGear sensors are able to operate on a wide range of individuals under an extremely wide range of personal and environmental conditions while still giving good accuracy and reliability eSense Meter General Information 7 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 2 NeuroSky Technology Overview ATTENTION eSense The eSense Attention meter indicates the intensity of a user s level of mental focus or attention such as that which occurs during intense concentration and directed but stable mental activity Its value ranges from 0 to 100 Distractions wandering thoughts lack of focus or anxiety may lower the Attention meter level See eSense Meter General Information for details about interpreting eSense levels in general MEDITATION eSense The eSense Meditation meter indicates the level of a user s mental calmness or relaxation Its value ranges from 0 to 100 Note that Meditation is a measure of a person s mental states not physical levels so simply relaxing all the muscles of the body may not immediately result in a heightened Meditation level However for most people in most normal circumstances relaxing the body often helps the mind to relax as well Meditation is related to reduced activity by the active mental processes in the brain It has long been an
14. connect to it and retrieve MindSet data As long as the TGC is running on one of the supported platforms and connected to a MindSet then any application written in any language that can communicate through TCP sockets such as Flash s ActionScript3 and scripting languages in general can connect to the TGC to read data from the MindSet Create exciting new games that challenge people to use the power of their mind or retrofit your existing games with a new dimension of brainwave control The MindSet Development Tools MDT are available for free and can be downloaded from the Neu roSky Store at http store neurosky com MindSet Research Tools MRT The NeuroSky MindSet Research Tools MRT enable researchers to use the MindSet as a data col lection device Using the cost effective and user friendly features of MindSet in conjunction with the MRT allows researchers to broaden the scope of their research and to make efficient use of resources The MRT includes the NeuroView software which make it easy to connect graph view and record MindSet data in real time The MRT also includes the more advanced NeuroSkyLab MATLAB mod ule which adds the ability to define custom MATLAB scripts and functions for customized processing and analysis of MindSet data For more information on the uses and capabilities of the MindSet Research Tools please visit http www neurosky com developers researchers 28 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All
15. e Bluetooth icon in the system tray If the Bluetooth icon is not present find the Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel 4 Click on New Connection 9 Bluetooth Settings Les Bluetooth View Help gt New Connection Figure 3 3 Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Dongle Setup 11 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet 5 Choose the Custom Mode option and then click Next Add New Connection Wizard ES This wizard will create the settings for Bluetooth device connection Please ensure your Bluetooth devices are on and set to discoverable In order to certify Bluetooth there are times when the setting is modified temporarily When setup ends it retums to the original setting automatically QU Epress Mode Recommended E Custom Mode A This allows you to set the details for the connection Figure 3 4 Add New Connection Wizard 6 If the wizard detects the MindSet it will show up as MindSet Select MindSet and click Next Add New Connection Wizard El Select a device Please choose the Bluetooth device you wish to use Bluetooth device Device Name gs Cash lt Back _net gt Crea teo Figure 3 5 Device Discovery Note If the MindSet does not appear on the list verify that the MindSet is in paring mode and click on Refresh 7 Select Serial Port Dev B and click Ne
16. ep dreamless sleep non REM sleep unconscious Theta 4Hz to 7Hz Intuitive creative recall fantasy imaginary dream Alpha 8Hz to 12Hz Relaxed but not drowsy tranquil conscious Low Beta 12Hz to 15Hz Formerly SMR relaxed yet focused integrated Midrange Beta 16Hz to 20Hz Thinking aware of self amp surroundings High Beta 21Hz to 30Hz Alertness agitation ThinkGear ThinkGear is the technology inside every NeuroSky product or partner product that enables a device to interface with the wearers brainwaves It includes the sensor that touches the forehead the contact and reference points located on the ear pad and the on board chip that processes all of the data Both the raw brainwaves and the eSense Meters Attention and Meditation are calculated on the ThinkGear chip eSense eSense is a NeuroSky s proprietary algorithm for characterizing mental states To calculate eSense the NeuroSky ThinkGear technology amplifies the raw brainwave signal and removes the ambient noise and muscle movement The eSense algorithm is then applied to the remaining signal resulting in the interpreted eSense meter values Please note that eSense meter values do not describe an exact number but instead describe ranges of activity May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved eSense eSense Chapter 2 NeuroSky Technology Overview Meter General Information The eSense meters are a way to show how effectively the u
17. go through a few moments to go through initialization before troubleshoot ing If the meters do not move after 10 seconds make sure the sensor rests on the forehead and the contacts are on the left ear The sensor and contacts should make firm and consistent contact with your skin 31 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 7 Troubleshooting I don t seem to be able to control the eSense meters Like exercising an unfamiliar muscle it may take some time to gain full proficiency with the eSense meters First be sure you understand how the eSense meters work and what they are measuring Generally we recommend engaging Attention by concentrating and Meditation by relaxing Most importantly be sure you have read the detailed explanation of eSense previously described in the eSense sections I have a problem that is not covered by this Troubleshooting section Register on the NeuroSky Support Forums at http support neurosky com to access additional infor mation Support For further technical support please register on the NeuroSky Support Forums at http support neurosky com FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two con ditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly
18. isualizer am savers aside oda aca we AW WA wards dia ao The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technology Demonstration Additional Products MindSet Development Tools MDT crre ce eee ee ee eee eee een MindSet Research Tools MRT Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting SUPPONE so 0e a amiante PO Dr dd eue ee dns een May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved NN 01 ON UA LA LA Un 28 30 31 Chapter 0 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 1 Introduction to the MindSet Thank you for purchasing NeuroSky s MindSet This Brain Computer Interface BCI device turns your brainwaves into actions unlocking new worlds of interactivity The MindSet reports the wearer s mental state in the form of NeuroSky s proprietary Attention and Meditation eSense algorithms along with raw wave and information about the brainwave frequency bands The NeuroSky MindSet can be used with supported video games research software or a number of other applications for an enhanced user experience For any technical information updates and additional support questions not answered by this docu ment please register at the NeuroSky support website at http support neurosky com We also rec ommend you join our email list by filling out the form on http www neurosky com to receive general information about NeuroSky new products announcements and any tech
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20. mindset Instruction Manual NeuroSky Interface Technologies The NeuroSky product families consist of hardware and software components for simple integration of this bio sensor technology into consumer and industrial end applications All products are designed and manufactured to meet exacting consumer specifications for quality pricing and feature sets NeuroSky sets itself apart by providing building block component solutions that offer friendly synergies with related and complementary technological solutions NO WARRANTIES THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED IS AS IS WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INCLUDING PATENTS COPYRIGHTS OR OTHERWISE OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL NEUROSKY ORITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION COST OF REPLACEMENT GOODS OR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE DOCUMENTA TION PROVIDED EVEN IF NEUROSKY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS PROHIBIT THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES Contents Introduction to the MindSet MindSet Contents 44 NeuroS
21. nd C Passkey Options Go Back Continue Figure 3 12 List of Bluetooth devices 8 Once the wizard is done gathering information about the MindSet click Continue Bluetooth MindSet Pairing 15 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet 9 When prompted for a passkey fill in the passkey 0000 then click Continue OOD Bluetooth Setup Assistant Bluetooth Device Setup Enter a passkey to pair with your headset A passkey is needed to complete the pairing between this computer and your headset This passkey is only used once so you do not need to remember it after setup is complete See the documentation that came with your headset for the passkey GE ion Figure 3 13 Passkey entry 10 When asked about services just use the default setting then click Continue Bluetooth Device Setup Select the services you want to use with your device F Use device as a headset for this computer M Use device as headphones for this computer GE D Figure 3 14 Available services 11 You are now ready to use the MindSet Bluetooth MindSet Pairing 16 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Serial Port Name Windows XP Vista To find the COM port that your MindSet is connect to right click on the MindSet icon in the Blue tooth control panel and select Detail The
22. nical information updates MindSet Contents e MindSet Quick Start Guide e MindSet headset with built in Bluetooth audio e MindSet BCI Demonstration Software CD containing Bluetooth Installation Software PDF documents MindSet Instruction Manual MindSet Quick Start Guide Brainwave Visualizer Manual The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technical Demonstration Manual Applications for PC and Mac Brainwave Visualizer The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technical Demonstration e USB cable for charging the MindSet USB Bluetooth dongle May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 2 NeuroSky Technology Overview Brainwaves The last century of neuroscience research has greatly increased our knowledge about the brain and particularly the electrical signals emitted by neurons firing in the brain The patterns and frequencies of these electrical signals can be measured by placing a sensor on the scalp The MindSet contains NeuroSky ThinkGear technology which measures the analog electrical signals commonly referred to as brainwaves and processes them into digital signals to make the measurements available to games and applications The table below gives a general synopsis of some of the commonly recognized frequencies that tend to be generated by different types of activity in the brain Brainwave Type Frequency range Mental states and conditions Delta 0 1Hz to 3Hz De
23. ntacts Button until the blue LED When your MindSet is The contacts on these pads turns on To turn off paired as a Bluetooth hands must touch the skin of the press and hold the button free device the microphone ear to ensure accurate until the blue LED stops is used to pick up your voice brainwave reading Figure 3 1 Overview of the MindSet May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved flashing Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet Minimum System Requirements PC Mac Windows XP or Vista OS X 10 5 Leopard or later Operating system Pentium 4 1 6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 512MB 1GB Memory 200MB 200MB Hard disk Bundled USB dongle Bundled USB dongle or built in receiver Bluetooth required Power On To turn on the MindSet hold down the power button until you see the blue LED turn on Turn off the MindSet by holding down the same power button until the blue LED goes from flashing to solid Then let go of the button and the LED will turn off Charging the MindSet The MindSet has a rechargeable lithium ion battery that is charged using the mini B USB port on top of the left ear cup of the MindSet Rotate the head and fork outwards to reveal the mini B USB port Figure 3 2 Mini B USB port on left ear cup To charge the MindSet plug the supplied USB cable into the MindSet and connect the other end to a computer or to a USB charger The red LED on the MindSet will light
24. objects in the world weigh different amounts so you will need to hone your mental muscle to pick up the heavier items The game provides a 3rd person environment This demo requires a more powerful computer but you may scale down the graphics to meet your computers specifications Please refer to the included manual for more details Software Installation 27 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 5 Additional Products To find new and exciting ways to unlock the full potential of you MindSet visit the NeuroSky Store for additional software and applications http store neurosky com MindSet Development Tools MDT The NeuroSky MindSet Development Tools MDT is available for free from the NeuroSky Store and provides all the tools and resources necessary to create and publish games and applications ca pable of taking advantage of the exciting new Brain Computer Interface BCI technology of Neu roSkys MindSet headset The MDT includes drivers sample code and documentation describing how to develop applications for several software platforms including PC Symbian and even lower level platforms such as microcontrollers like the Arduino Languages directly supported include C C C Java through JNI and J2ME In addition the MDT provides the ThinkGear Connector TGC a daemon like software that runs on Windows or Mac OS X and opens a TCP port on the user s local computer so that applications can
25. ou are not receiv ing a signal repeat the steps above to make minor adjustments to ensure the sensor and contacts have proper skin contact Figure 4 4 Properly worn MindSet MindSet Stereo Audio and Bluetooth Headset Functions Controls Stereo Audio Button Function Pairing Media But Directional pushes of the Pairing Media Button henceforth referred to ton as Media Button enable the different media playback controls Holding the button inwards without any directional nudges enables the Pairing function Play Pause Tap the Media Button directly inwards without any directional nudges Volume Up Push the Media Button upwards Volume Down Push the Media Button downwards Backwards Push the Media Button to the left Forwards Push the Media Button to the right MindSet Stereo Audio and Bluetooth Headset Functions 22 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet Bluetooth Headset Button Function Phone Button To answer a call press the Phone Button To end a call press the Phone Button again Windows Vista Stereo Audio Windows Bluetooth Audio Pairing 1 Power on the MindSet by holding down the power button for 2 seconds or until the blue LED blinks 2 Place the MindSet into pairing mode by pushing in the Media Button for three seconds The red and blue LEDs will blink to indicate that the MindSet is in pairing mode
26. ows Media Player have not been tested and are not officially supported iTunes and Windows Media Player are registered trademarks of Apple and Microsoft respectively All rights reserved Bluetooth Headset The MindSet can also support voice and telephone functions for many different cell phones Please refer to your phone s user manual for pairing instructions MindSet Stereo Audio and Bluetooth Headset Functions 25 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet Mac OS X Em Tue5 00PM Turn Bluetooth Off Discoverable Send File Browse Device Use Headset Mindset MSEM1 gt OSES Protas Set up Bluetooth Device Open Sound Preferences Open Bluetooth Preferences Figure 4 11 Mac Bluetooth service selection To enable Bluetooth stereo audio on the MindSet simply click on the Bluetooth icon in the Menu Bar then hover your mouse over the MindSet option Then click on Use Headphones To use the MindSet as a Bluetooth headset click on the Bluetooth icon in the Menu Bar then hover your mouse over the Mindset option Then click on Use Headset Software Installation Windows XP Vista 1 Insert the MindSet BCI Demonstration Software CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 The CD will automatically bring up the Auto Installer window If it does not execute the AutoRun exe program from the disc 3 An on screen menu will come up that directs
27. rvice Name P Handsfree Hands Free unit P Headset Headset Serial Pot Dev B bad J nee gt 7 Coca Hee Figure 4 8 Bluetooth Audio Service Selection 8 The Bluetooth manager may ask for a passkey PIN to connect to the MindSet Enter in 0000 MindSet Stereo Audio and Bluetooth Headset Functions 24 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet in the passkey box and click OK Add New Connection Wizard by Audio device settings Setting up Audio device Please wat Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Security Bluetooth Passkey PIN sess A ifleft blank the default PIN will be used Request Device Bluetooth Device Address 00 13 EF 00 2C D1 Bluetooth Device Name Mindset Y Share authentication information among all users Cox Cos Figure 4 9 9 Rename the Connection Name to MindSet Audio and click Next Add New Connection Wizard x Enter a name and select an icon Set up the connection name and icon Setting information Connection Name MindSet Audio Icon E Create a shortcut on the desktop lt Back New gt Conca te Figure 4 10 If you have properly followed the MindSet installation procedure audio functionality will be enabled The MindSet s audio functionality can be used with iTunes and Windows Media Player Audio players besides iTunes and Wind
28. ser is engaging Attention similar to con centration or Meditation similar to relaxation Like exercising an unfamiliar muscle it may take some time to gain full proficiency with each of the eSense meters In many cases people tend to be better at one eSense than the other when they first begin We recommend trying different tactics until you are successful with one Once you see a reaction on the screen from your efforts you will be able to duplicate the action more easily with additional practice Generally Attention can be controlled through a visual focus Focus on a singular idea Try to funnel your concentration and focus your train of thought towards pushing up the meter Other suggestions include picking a point on the screen to stare at or imagining the action you are trying to accomplish happening For example look at the Attention eSense meter and imagine the dial moving towards higher numbers For Meditation it typically helps to try to relax yourself Connect to a sense of peace and calm by clearing your mind of thoughts and distractions Ifyou are having difficulty engaging Meditation close your eyes wait a number of seconds and then open your eyes to see how the meter has responded If you have trouble at first in controlling your eSense meter levels be patient Try different techniques and practice Also be sure to read and try to understand the Technical Description in order to get a better idea about how eSense
29. xt Add New Connection Wizard ES Please choose the service to use Service selection Service Cla Service Name Audio Sink P Handsfree Hands Free unit P Headset Headset Serial Pot Dev B Est JC ne gt 7 Coca hee Figure 3 6 Service Selection Bluetooth MindSet Pairing 12 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindSet 8 Uncheck Use default COM port and select the lowest available COM port Click Next Add New Connection Wizard ES Select a COM port Set the COM port for use We recommend using the default COM port Assignment of COM Port Name so Carnea E Use default COM port lt Back J meu gt Coca teo Figure 3 7 COM Port Selection 9 Use the default name and icon Click Next Add New Connection Wizard EN Enter a name and select an icon Set up the connection name and icon Setting information Connection Name Icon T E Create a shortcut on the desktop bad J nee gt 7 Coal hee Figure 3 8 Name amp Icon 10 Click Next to complete the pairing of the MindSet 11 Double click on the MindSet icon to connect to the COM port The Bluetooth manager will ask for a passkey PIN to connect to the MindSet Enter in 0000 in the passkey box and click OK Bluetooth MindSet Pairing 13 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved
30. you to install each of the included software ap plications Click on the buttons of the software packages you would like to install Folders containing the setup files will be opened Double click on the setup files to install 4 Documentation for each software application is also available from the on screen menu Mac OS X 1 Insert the MindSet BCI Demonstration Software CD into the CD drive of your computer 2 The CD will automatically bring up the Auto Installer window 3 An on screen menu will direct you to drag and install each of the included software applications Simply drag the programs as directed 4 Documentation for each software application is also available from the on screen menu Brainwave Visualizer The Brainwave Visualizer is a colorful interactive application controlled by your brain that shows you a graphical representation of your brain s activity The Brainwave Visualizer includes the Brainwave Visualization Brainwave Power Spectrum Graph and the eSense Attention and Meditation meters Software Installation 26 May 27 2010 2009 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved Chapter 4 Using Your MindSet The on screen shapes morph and change color depending on your state of mind Please refer to the included Brainwave Visualizer Manual for more details The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technology Demonstration As NeuroBoy use your special telekinetic powers to push pull lift or burn objects Different
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