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1. purposes BrainPort V100 User Manual 38 Table 2 Electromagnetic Immunity The user of the BrainPort V100 should ensure that it is used in the intended environment as specified below Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The BrainPort V100 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the BrainPort V100 should assure that it is used in such an environment z IEC 60601 Complian Electromagnetic Immunity test test level ce level environment guidance Electrostatic 6 kV contact 6 kV Floors should be wood discharge ESD 8 KV air contact concrete or ceramic tile If IEC 61000 4 2 8 kV air floor covering is synthetic material the relative humidity should be at least 30 Electrical fast 2 kV for power Not transient burst supply lines applicable IEC 61000 4 4 1 kV for internally input output powered Lines No input outp ut lines Surge 1 kV line s to Not IEC 61000 4 5 line s applicable 2 kV line s to internally earth powered Voltage dips short lt 5 Ut Not interruptions and gt 95 dip in Ut applicable voltage variations for 0 5 cycle internally on power supply 40 Ut powered input lines 60 dip in Ut IEC 61000 4 11 for 5 cycles 70 Ut 30 dip in Ut for 25 cycles lt 5 Ut gt 95 dip in Ut for 5 sec Power frequency 3 A m 3 A m Power frequency magnetic 50 60 Hz2. 20 JLE R AOE E ESEE E EEA SE yayan s yis 21 Battery CHAr ger iinn acct a ednina EErEE EEE 23 Additional BrainPort V100 24 Care and 25 CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting 26 Problems with Battery 27 Controller 1 5 29 Headset Troubleshooting 31 CHAPTER 4 Product Specifications and Technical References s s m aa aa aaa abaan E aia 32 a 32 User aaa ni E E E E RA oe As Ben E E ETE 34 Electromagnetic Compatibility 35 da 0000000000 43 Appendix A Disinfectants 44 Appendix B Companion Software vRemote 45 BrainPort V100 User Manual 2 Using this Manual This manual is intended for use after you have been trained on the operation of the BrainPort V100 This manual serves as a reference to supplement your training and to address any questions you may have vvhen you use the device at home The manual contains general information on safety operation and troubleshooting Please read it thoroughly and become familiar with its con
3. Stimulation current depends on variations in user physiology and with the pressure of the tongue against the electrode array Values given for current and energy per pulse are at maximum voltage into a 2770 O load for a single electrode Up to four electrodes may be active at any given time therefore the current may exceed 10mA rms BrainPort V100 User Manual 33 User Profile User For use by individuals who are profoundly blind Education Completed traditional blindness rehabilitation vvhite cane and or guide dog and rehabilitation in activities of daily living Knovvledge Minimum ability to understand verbal training instructions Reading and comprehension at 102 grade level Experience All users must participate in a minimum of 10 hours of supervised training per Wicab s training protocol prior to unsupervised use of the device Permissible Impairments Diagnosis of no light perception or light perception Blindness may be acquired or congenital Absence of oral sensory impairments BrainPort V100 User Manual 34 Electromagnetic Compatibility Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding electromagnetic compatibility The BrainPort V100 should be used according to the electromagnetic compatibility information provided below NOTE Only BrainPort V100 Model V100 T DR Eli 0001062 uses VVi Fi and an antenna The follovving information is included f
4. Turning the wheel down towards the bottom of the controller zooms the camera out increasing the camera s field of view The device will vibrate at the limits of zoom widest 69 degrees narrowest 3 degrees PRESS ng the wheel straight in activates the home zoom position The default home position is a medium field of view 24 degrees To set the home zoom position use the right zoom wheel to achieve the desired field of view and then PRESS and hold the right wheel for two seconds Camera Tilt 3 On the left side of the headset temple is a small round wheel with a tactile line in the middle Prior to start up make sure the tactile line is positioned horizontally Upon start up rotating the knob through its positions all the way down and all the way up calibrates the digital camera tilt You will hear a tone once tilt has been initialized The tilt knob is non functional until it has been calibrated The raised tactile line indicates the direction of tilt Battery Compartment On the back of the unit is a sunken well Insert a finger into the well to grasp the lip BrainPort V100 User Manual 17 of the battery cover door and pull straight back avvay from the controller to open the battery compartment A fully charged battery should alvvays be used at the start of each session Quick Start Turning on the BrainPort V100 Numbers in parentheses refer to Figure 1 BrainPort V100 above 1 Fully charge the batteri
5. magnetic field IEC 61000 4 8 fields should be at levels characteristic of a typical commercial building or hospital Note Ut is the a c main voltage prior to application of the test level BrainPort V100 User Manual 39 Table 4 Electromagnetic Immunity Users of the BrainPort V100 should ensure that it is used in the intended environment as specified below Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic immunity The BrainPort V100 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the BrainPort V100 should assure that it is used in such an environment Immunity test IEC 60601 test level Complianc e level Electromagnetic environment guidance Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 Radiated RF IEC 61000 4 3 3 Vrms 150 kHz to 80 MHz 3 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz BrainPort V100 User Manual 3V 3 V m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used no closer to the BrainPort V100 including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation that applies to the transmitter s frequency Recommended separation distance d 1 2 d 1 2VP 80 MHz to 800 MHz d 2 3VP 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz VVhere P is the maximum output povver rating of the transmitter in vvatts VV according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended se
6. 2 Camera Image Sensor 3 Camera Tilt Knob 4 Contrast Button 5 Power Indicator LED 6 Stimulation Indicator LED 7 IOD Receptacle 8 Zoom Dial Zoom Home 9 Intensity Dial Invert 10 Status Button 11 Image Gain LOCK 12 IOD Intra Oral Device with Tongue Array 13 Test Button 14 Image Mode Button 15 Headset Connector 16 Option Button 17 Headset Cable 18 Power ON OFF Button BrainPort V100 User Manual 14 User Interface Description The BrainPort V100 may be held in either hand vvith the bottom end of the controller point of headset connection facing dovvnvvards and the front panel of the controller vvith six raised buttons facing tovvard the user Four of the raised buttons on the front panel of the device are oriented in a diamond pattern located at 12 o clock 3 o clock 6 o clock and 9 o clock There are tvvo additional buttons on the front panel near the bottom of the controller On each side of the device there are vvheels that both rotate and act as a button when pressed in Wicab recommends holding the device so that your thumb rotates one vvheel and your forefinger rotates the other wheel Finally on the bottom of the controller next to the connector is a button controlling power on and off Pressing the buttons or wheels will emit a beep and a voice will announce the information assigned to each button Some actions also trigger a vibration felt in the hand Button descriptions and uses are provided below Cont
7. Status button will reveal whether the conditions remain low light This announcement is used to remind users to optimize their lighting conditions i e turn on a light in order for the camera to capture a useful image Low BATTERY When the battery level decreases to a low level the device will repeatedly announce low battery This announcement acts as a reminder that a replacement battery should be inserted in order to continue using the device STANDBY MODE The device will announce standby mode when the headset is not properly connected to the controller When the device is in standby mode no button will function until the device returns to active mode ACTIVE MODE The device will announce active mode upon completion of start up testing or when the headset connection has been restored The device is ready for use while in active mode BrainPort V100 User Manual 20 WI FI MODE The device vvill announce VVi Fi enabled upon activation of the VVi Fi module and completion of start up testing The device is ready to connect to the vRemote softvvare while in Wi Fi mode When the device is connected to the vRemote software the device will announce Wi Fi connect When the device is disconnected from the program it will announce Wi Fi disconnect Batteries The system includes a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery charger and charging instructions When fully charged a battery provides ap
8. e Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and charge the battery only by the method described in this BrainPort V100 User Manual 23 user manual Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose to excessively vvarm environments such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime Do not place the battery in a microwave oven e Avoid storing or using the battery in hot humid places such as spas or shower enclosures Additional BrainPort V100 Features For a description of additional BrainPort V100 features see Appendix B or higher BrainPort V100 User Manual 24 Care and Maintenance If you vvill not be using the BrainPort V100 for a period of more than 5 days remove the battery Thoroughly rinse the TOD with tap water as needed to remove contaminants You may use it immediately following such a rinse Wicab recommends that you disinfect the IOD once a week Use the disinfectant listed in Appendix A on a cotton ball or cotton swab to gently wipe the surfaces of the IOD DO NOT SCRUB DO NOT USE CLEANERS Thoroughly rinse the IOD with tap water to remove any residual disinfectant and allow it to air dry As needed use a cloth slightly damp with water to wipe the exterior of the controller headset and battery charger DO NOT use cleaners DO NOT rinse or immerse the controller headset or the battery charger After cleaning allow the controller headset and battery charger t
9. light illuminates or you can feel stimulation remove the IOD from your mouth Rotate both the stimulation and zoom dials through their fully up and fully dovvn positions Verify the controller vibrates vvhen the maximum and minimum stimulation and zoom levels are reached If the controller does not vibrate when a limit is reached the yellow stimulation light stays illuminated or you feel stimulation when the stimulation dial is rotated to minimum the problem is most likely to be with the controller Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab to report the controller problem 6 Plug the headset into the controller If the controller does not switch to active mode in response to the headset cable being inserted then the problem is with both the controller and headset Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab to report the controller and headset problem 7 If you reach this point your controller is mostly likely functioning properly If you continue to have problems with your device proceed to the headset troubleshooting section BrainPort V100 User Manual 30 Headset Troubleshooting 1 Perform the controller troubleshooting section including a test of your batteries as noted in step one If both your batteries and controller are functioning properly then the problem is most likely with the headset Use the information on the inside back cover of this ma
10. range of 700 hPa BrainPort V100 User Manual 32 to 1060 hPa Storage and Transportation Conditions except batteries Temperature Range 25 C to 70 C Humidity Range 5 to 95 Storage and Transportation Conditions batteries Temperature Range 20 C to 45 C Humidity Range 5 to 85 IP Classification The BrainPort V100 is classified as IP20 The device is protected against solid foreign objects over 12 mm Regarding 60601 1 11 8 3 1 Other than the IOD assembly the V100 device is not designed to prevent ingress of water or other liquids per test of IEC 60529 1989 for IPX2 However in all cases the device maintains BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE which may include cessation of operation after undergoing the test The IOD assembly is IPX4 rated protection against splashing water Intended Conditions Non Sterile for Use Used in the home environment Used to augment white cane or guide dog Does not replace white cane or guide dog Typical duration of use multiple sessions per day usually less than an hour per session Part Numbers Controller DR 001133 V100 S Controller DR 000994 V100 T Headset DR 000649 Battery DR 000839 56446 702 099 Declaration of The CE mark on this product indicates it Conformity complies vvith the provisions noted in the 93 42 EEC Medical Device Directive Note Stimulation is voltage controlled and limited to 20 0 Volts
11. structures objects and people BrainPort V100 User Manual 42 VVarranty Limited Product VVarranty VVicab Inc the Company vvarrants to the purchaser Purchaser limited to the original Purchaser and to no other person that the Product and the component parts thereof manufactured and distributed by the Company vill meet the specifications stated on the Product specification sheets and shall be free from defects in vvorkmanship and materials for a period of tvvo years Service Life measured from the date the Product is shipped to the Purchaser VVarranty Period If any component of the Product does not conform to these specifications the Company will at its sole discretion as its sole and exclusive liability and as to the Buyer s sole and exclusive remedy repair or replace the Product with a new or factory reconditioned Product at no charge or refund the cost of the Product provided that notice of nonconformance setting forth in reasonable detail the nature of the nonconformance is given the Company within the Warranty Period and within 30 calendar days of the discovery of the defect or nonconformance This warranty limits the Company s liability to the repair or replacement of Product or refund of the cost of Product No other warranties of any kind express or implied including without limitation an implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or noninfringement are prov
12. 0 02122 P N C478 2212 510028 A 0 02212 0 02102 Other equipment may interfere vvith this device even if that other equipment complies with CISPR emission requirements This equipment has been designed to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try the correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver BrainPort V100 User Manual 36 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The BrainPort V100 has been tested and found to conform to IEC 60601 1 2 and is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified in the follovving tables If you must use the BrainPort V100 in close proximity to other electronic equipment observe the device to verify
13. 99 Battery Type Rechargeable Li Polymer Electrical Specification 3 7V 2260mAh 8 4VVh Storage and Transportation Conditions Temperature 209C to 45 C Humidity 5 to 85 Charge Cycles 500 BrainPort V100 User Manual 22 Battery Charger A copy of the battery charger manual is provided vvith your BrainPort V100 Follovv the manufacturer s instructions when charging your battery Avoid direct contact with the gold contacts located in the pocket of the charger Do not power the charger using a power strip or extension cord Battery Precautions Avoid short circuits Do not heat the batteries above 60 C Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not solder directly to the battery Do not charge with more that 1C and above 4 2V Do not charge below 0 C or above 45 C Do not discharge with more than 1C and below 2 7V Do not discharge below 20 C or above 60 C Do not disassemble the batteries Do not insert the batteries in reverse polarity WARNING FIRE EXPLOSION AND SEVERE BURNS HAZARD Personal injury can occur if the battery is Kal handled carelessly or improperly For your safety follovv these instructions for proper battery handling e The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact the manufacturer
14. APTER 4 Product Specifications and Technical References regarding the intended electromagnetic use environment Contact Wicab if you have questions or concerns about a particular use environment BrainPort V100 User Manual 7 Discomfort Using the BrainPort V100 should not cause discomfort If you experience any pain or discomfort while using the device decrease the stimulation level If the discomfort or pain continues stop using the device The BrainPort V100 does not replace the cane or guide dog The BrainPort V100 is intended to augment rather than replace other assistive technologies such as the white cane or guide dog Electrical shock To avoid electrical shock do not immerse the BrainPort V100 in liquids Risk of Strangulation Take care in arranging cables to avoid the risk of strangulation Small children may become entangled in the cables Do not allow children to use the device Store the device out of reach of small children Choking The BrainPort V100 contains small parts Check the device for loose or missing parts before each use Do not use the device if parts are missing Do not allow children to use the device Store the device out of reach of small children Discomfort Use of the BrainPort V100 may be contraindicated for young individuals or people with narrow dental arcades of the upper palate it may be difficult to comfortably place the IOD on the tongue for these individuals Care and Mainten
15. BrainPort V100 Device User Manual NEY Wicab Inc BrainPort Technologies 8313 Greenway Blvd Wicab inc Middleton Wisconsin 53562 USA Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 General Information 4 Purpose of Device Indications for 4 Description of BrainPort V100 5 When NOT TO USE the Device 0288 v 8 6 00 USC coed E s s n s s n R 6 General VVarnings ieee rea eea EE EEEE E E e o s 6 Precautions nna s sas a re 9 Product and Package 10 CHAPTER 2 Using the BrainPort V100 13 User Interface 15 Conrad m 15 ARAR OL 15 VORAN I E E E A ins A B RAG D RUB UL SASIBLASG 16 5900000 00000 16 VE 0 00 0 E E 16 Volume 16 16 Intensity and Invert museoaren beset 16 WAOTO E E E E E 00 A E A 17 Camera Tilt rerien s s Min ASEE ATEN 17 Battery S RAB b 17 Quick Start Turning on the BrainPort V100 2222 18 Device Announcements
16. Technologies Wicab Inc BrainPort is a trademark or registered trademark of Wicab Inc in the United States and other countries CE Correct Disposal of This Product x VVEEE VVaste Electrical 8 Electronic Equipment This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the distributor where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Copyright 2013 Wicab Inc DR 000801 Rev Q August 2013 BrainPort V100 User Manual 50
17. ance Use only the procedures in this manual to care for your device Intended Purpose Do not use the BrainPort V100 for any purpose other than that stated in the Indications for Use BrainPort V100 User Manual 8 Precautions Signal Stimulation Adjust the stimulation to a comfortable level that allows you to clearly feel and respond to the signal Increasing beyond this point does not improve effectiveness If the stimulation causes discomfort discontinue use of the device Sensitivity to stimulation Although the BrainPort V100 is designed to minimize the risk of injury due to stimulation strength if you react negatively to the stimulation from the BrainPort V100 discontinue use of the device Oral health If you currently have or develop open lesions sores or abrasions in your mouth discontinue use of the BrainPort V100 until the situation has resolved Mouth injuries Dental Trauma The IOD is intended to be held in the mouth during use Take care so that the cables do not become entangled pulling the IOD out of your mouth potentially injuring your mouth teeth or lips Choking The IOD is intended to be held in the mouth during use To minimize the risk of choking on the IOD make certain it is securely connected to the flexible cable and that the IOD is positioned properly in the mouth Do not use the device if the IOD is damaged Neck Trauma Take care so that you do not become entangled in the cables that run fro
18. anufacture The BrainPort V100 provides type BF electrical isolation safety The BrainPort V100 includes RF transmitters Keep the BrainPort V100 dry Dispose of in accordance with WEEE Serial Number Reference Number 11 Package Label BrainPort V100 8596 V100 S DR 001052 VVicab Inc 5 8313 Greenvvay Bivd Middleton VVI 53562 USA 20 C 000810 4 Ell 0473 A Explanation of Symbols X 3 Humidity range for transportation R and storage A Fragile yo Temperature range for transportation and storage Keep dry Year of manufacture Dispose of in accordance with WEEE Important safety information is Eli contained in the documents that accompany the device BrainPort V100 User Manual 12 CHAPTER 2 Using the BrainPort V100 This chapter explains hovv to set up and use the BrainPort V100 Refer to Figure 1 BrainPort V100 and or the verbal descriptions below Using procedures other than those specified in BA this manual may damage the BrainPort V100 increase risk of injury and decrease benefits of use Before EACH use tactilely inspect the device for damage for example anything rough or loose on the IOD disconnected cables etc If you find any of these problems contact Customer Support and DO NOT use the device BrainPort V100 User Manual 13 Figure 1 BrainPort V100 BrainPort V100 Device Components 1 Headset
19. as an assistive tool for troubleshooting and practice following standard device training with a Wicab certified trainer Note The personal computer used to run the vRemote software must have an operating system of Windows XP or higher NET 4 0 or higher and must be able to establish a ad hoc Wi Fi connection minimum 802 11 a b with the BrainPort V100 device BrainPort V100 User Manual 45 EE oe 24 D Off Normal Figure 2 vRemote Camera View IOD View Device Name Serial No Connect Disconnect Button Refresh Button meomppr To Connect to vRemote 1 Power on the personal computer and wait for the operating system to boot 2 Povver on the BrainPort V100 device using the instructions in the Quick Start section of this manual to start the device in VVi Fi mode 3 Follow the instructions below based upon the type of operating system vvhich is installed on the personal computer to connect your BrainPort V100 device to the computer If you are using a VVindovvs Vista or VVindovvs 7 operating system A Open the vRemote program and click the Refresh button E B Each unit is configured vvith an Ad Hoc netvvork corresponding with its serial number From the drop down menu in vRemote C choose the netvvork that matches the device serial number For BrainPort V100 User Manual 46 instance if the device serial number is SN000079 select wireless network V100 000079 C Press the Connect butt
20. ated on the narrow end of the controller next to the headset connector housing is a small button controlling power on and off To turn the device on or off PRESS the button for two seconds Intensity and Invert Left Wheel 9 On the left side of the controller is a rotating wheel that also acts as a button when Pressed This wheel controls stimulation intensity while the button controls the invert function Turning the wheel up towards the top of the controller increases the intensity of the stimulation on your tongue Turning the wheel down towards the bottom of the controller decreases the intensity on your tongue The device will vibrate at the limits of stimulation highest 100 lowest 0 At power up stimulation intensity always resets to zero and must be increased to your comfortable working level BrainPort V100 User Manual 16 A PRESS of the stimulation vvheel activates the Invert feature that inverts the stimulation intensity values strongest becomes weakest and vice versa The Invert Feature is used to toggle between whether bright objects or dark objects in the field of view stimulate the tongue array Zoom and Home Right Wheel 8 On the right side of the controller is a rotating wheel that also acts as a button when Pressed The wheel and button control the zoom level of the camera Turning the wheel up towards the top of the controller zooms the camera in reducing the camera s effective field of view
21. ce self monitors and transitions from active mode to standby mode stimulation disabled whenever an irregularity occurs This is the normal and intended behavior of the device as it insures that you do not act upon potentially compromised or significantly time delayed visual information You must take action to return to active mode The device prevents a return to active mode if the irregularity persists If the device emits 3 warning beeps and stops functioning simply turn the power off then restart the device as usual BrainPort V100 User Manual 26 Problems vvith Battery Povver The BrainPort V100 battery status reports the estimated percentage of povver remaining assuming a fully charged battery was installed at the beginning of the session In cases vvhere a partially charged battery is used the battery report may be misleading and put the device into low battery states more quickly than expected When the battery in the BrainPort V100 nears the end of its useful life it may take longer to recharge and the duration of use following a recharge may be shorter If you notice these changes or suspect that you have other battery related problems execute the steps below before contacting Wicab The BrainPort V100 uses a rechargeable battery BA that contains electronic components that address safety requirements and that increase its useful life These electronic components are not present in over the counter batteries Using any ot
22. ctants Disinfectants are added to the list as they are tested and shown to be compatible with the IOD Disinfectant Source 70 isopropyl alcohol rubbing Over the Counter local alcohol pharmacy 0 5 2 chlorhexidine in 70 isopropyl alcohol May be in solution or as Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution wipes 4 0 W V P Be sure that no tinting agent has been added to the solution as it may stain the IOD The IOD may be damaged by bleach or oxidizing agents Do not use any product that contains chlorine sodium hypochlorite calcium hypochlorite BA hydrogen peroxide sodium percarbonate sodium perborate or similar chemical Household bleach and over the counter whitening agents will damage the IOD BrainPort V100 User Manual 44 Appendix B Companion Software vRemote Letters in parentheses refer to Figure 2 vRemote below The vRemote software program runs on a personal computer and can be used by a sighted companion to view the images collected by the BrainPort V100 camera and presented to the IOD The Camera View A represents a generally higher resolution view of the scene detected by the camera The yellow box in the Camera View A represents the region of interest zoom field of view that the user has chosen The IOD View B is a visual representation of the information being sent to the IOD derived from the region of interest The companion software should be used
23. d It is specifically indicated for use as an aid in orientation mobility object recognition and spot reading BrainPort V100 User Manual 4 Description of BrainPort V100 Headset A digital video camera is mounted on a pair of sunglasses at the nose bridge The camera is capable of vvorking indoors and outdoors in typical lighting conditions The camera s field of vievv is user controlled and varies from narrovv to vvide angle vievvs There are tvvo cables permanently attached to the left ear piece The 1OD assembly and the headset cable Intra Oral Device IOD The IOD tongue electrode array contains electrodes that act as pixels for the tongue The flat side with the electrodes should be in contact with the front top surface of the tongue Close your lips around the thin stem maximizing tongue contact with the electrodes The stimulus pattern on the electrode array corresponds to the scene captured by the camera There is one cable exiting the thin stem of the IOD that is permanently attached to the ear piece of the headset Controller The Controller contains the battery as well as the user control features for the BrainPort V100 The Controller is generally handheld A belt clip is provided for hands free operation Battery Charger A battery charger with factory instructions is included Training and Training PC Training is required before you use the BrainPort V100 The trainer may use an accessory personal co
24. ed battery e Verify proper power supply to the personal computer charged battery and or connected cords No camera image while connected e Unplug the Headset cable connector from the receptacle at the base of the Controller on the BrainPort V100 device Reconnect the Headset cable connector and verify the device announces active mode Device serial number not listed in dropdown menu e Replace the battery in the BrainPort V100 device with a fully charged battery Restart the device and follow the instructions under To Connect To vRemote for Windows XP operating system even if you have Windows 7 or higher If you continue to experienced difficulties connecting to vRemote or with the BrainPort V100 device contact Wicab for assistance BrainPort V100 User Manual 48 User Assistance If you need assistance setting up using or maintaining the BrainPort V100 or to report unexpected operation or events please contact Wicab Inc by mail telephone or e mail North America Wicab Inc Attn Customer Support 8313 Greenway Blvd Suite 100 Middleton WI 53562 USA Telephone 1 608 829 4500 Fax 1 608 829 4501 E Mail customersupportus wicab com Internet www wicab com European Authorized Representative or EC REP Obelis s a Bd G n ral Wahis 53 1030 Brussels BELGIUM Tel 32 2 732 59 54 Fax 32 2 732 60 03 E Mail mail obelis net BrainPort V100 User Manual 49 NEY BrainPort
25. es included vvith your device prior to using your BrainPort V100 for the first time 2 VVicab recommends that you thoroughly clean the IOD before using it for the first time Use the alcohol tovvelette included vvith your device to disinfect the TOD Allovv to air dry Thoroughly rinse the TOD vvith tap vvater Your TOD is ready for use after the rinse See Care and Maintenance for detailed instructions on hovv to disinfect the TOD 3 Plug the headset cable connector 15 into the receptacle at the base of the Controller near the Povver On Off button 18 This vvill be considered the bottom of the Controller 4 Insert a fully charged battery into the back of the Controller 5 Verify that the Tilt Knob 3 is at its home position by rotating it up clockvvise until it reaches its stop position do not force past the stop point 6 There are tvvo vvays to use the BrainPort V100 in stand alone mode or in VVi Fi mode to connect to the companion vRemote software To turn on the BrainPort V100 in stand alone mode PRESS the Povver On Off button 18 at the bottom of the Controller After povver up there is a series of one second ticks followed by 35 sec the phrase active mode which indicates the BrainPort V100 has completed its BrainPort V100 User Manual 18 self test and is ready for use To turn on the BrainPort V100 in VVi Fi mode hold both vvheels in tovvards the middle of the controller while pressing the P
26. ght illuminates or startup ticks begin with one but not the other of your batteries the problem is most likely with the battery that fails to power up the controller Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab to report the battery problem 3 With the fully charged battery inserted turn your system on and note the time If after two hours of continuous operation if the device is functioning your battery is functioning as expected Repeat the two hour test on your second battery Should either battery fail to operate the device for two hours or more the battery is likely nearing the end of its natural life Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab 4 If you reach this point your batteries are mostly likely functioning properly If you continue to have problems with your device proceed to the controller troubleshooting section below BrainPort V100 User Manual 28 Controller Troubleshooting Perform the follovving steps if you suspect a malfunction with the controller If you identify a problem with the controller and contact VVicab the support staff may ask for the serial number of the controller This is found on the system label on the rear of the unit see Product Label in Chapter 1 1 Place a fully charged battery into the controller unplug the headset from the controller and attempt to power up the controller If the controller does not illumina
27. her battery may damage the device and increase risk of use The battery charger supplied with the BrainPort V100 is specifically designed for use with the battery of the BrainPort V100 Using any other battery charger may damage the device and increase risk of use Do not use the device with the battery compartment door open be ba Perform the following steps to identify the source of a battery power problem 1 Follow the instructions in the battery charger manual to insure the charger is working properly If the behavior of your battery charger does not match the operation described in the manual the problem is most likely to be with the battery charger Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to BrainPort V100 User Manual 27 contact VVicab to report the charger problem 2 If the charger functions correctly fully charge a battery Once charged place the battery into the BrainPort V100 controller unplug the headset from the controller and attempt to power up the controller If the controller does not illuminate the green power on light or begin the startup ticks repeat the prior test with your second battery If the controller still does not illuminate the green power on light or emit the startup ticks the problem is most likely to be with the controller Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab to report the controller problem If however the green power on li
28. ided by company Company shall in no event be liable for personal injury or property damage or any other loss damage cost of repair or direct indirect incidental special consequential or punitive damages of any kind whether based upon warranty contract strict liability negligence or any other cause of action arising out of the sale use results of the use or inability to use product or its components The foregoing shall apply without limitation to losses of profits business interruption damages to purchaser s reputation or any other such damages Limitation of Liability With respect to any Company liability not legally subject to the foregoing terms the Company s liability shall not exceed the amount paid by Purchaser to the Company for the Product BrainPort V100 User Manual 43 Appendix A Disinfectants VVicab recommends that you disinfect the TOD once per week using the disinfectant listed in the table below If the disinfectant is in solution wet a cotton ball or cotton swab and gently wipe the surfaces of the IOD DO NOT SCRUB DO NOT USE CLEANERS Thoroughly rinse the IOD with tap water to remove any residual disinfectant and allow it to air dry The disinfectants listed below have been tested and shown to be compatible with the materials used in IOD Follow the manufacturer s directions regarding safe use and disposal for the disinfectant Please visit our website for the most recent list of approved disinfe
29. ined individuals for use Use only Wicab supplied components and procedures Using controls adjustments components or procedures other than those specified in this manual BrainPort V100 User Manual 6 may damage the BrainPort V100 increase risk or decrease benefit Condition of device Inspect the BrainPort V100 before each use for signs of damage Using a damaged device could increase risk of use It you have any concerns following this inspection please request assistance from a sighted individual Proper environment for use The BrainPort V100 is intended for use as a supplemental assistive device o Do not use it in environments that could put you in danger Do not operate the device in hot or cold conditions below 0 C 32 F or above 409C 1049F Maintain conditions between 5 and 95 relative humidity The device is intended for operation under normal atmospheric pressures 700 hPa to 1060 hPa If the controller becomes uncomfortably warm or when the ambient temperature exceeds 35 C 95 F use the belt clip to carry the device The controller camera and other headset components are not waterproof Do not use the device in environments that will allow liquids such as rain and snow to enter these components Do not use where flammable gases are present Do not come into contact with any device which is plugged into a wall circuit or any person using such a device Follow the guidance outlined in CH
30. m the headset to the controller A sudden yank could cause neck trauma Batteries Do not use the device with the battery compartment door open Inspect the battery prior to use Do not use the battery if it appears damaged corroded is leaking or is swollen Connections Do not attempt to connect the headset BrainPort V100 User Manual 9 to equipment other than the BrainPort V100 controller Doing so may damage the BrainPort V100 increase risk or decrease benefit e Connections Do not attempt to connect anything other than the headset that came vvith your unit to the BrainPort V100 controller Doing so may damage the BrainPort V100 increase risk or decrease benefit Product and Package Labeling The labels on the back of the BrainPort V100 controller and on its packaging provide important information You will need the model name model number reference number and serial number if you call VVicab for assistance See the inside back cover of this manual for contact information BrainPort V100 User Manual 10 Product Label BrainPort V100 V100 S XXXXX DR 001133 A Wicab Inc Middleton WI 53562 USA CE DR 000995 F G 4 Name 4 Model Number 4 serial Number 4 Reference Number Explanation of Symbols 2 allel pa Bi 2 Pi EB BrainPort V100 User Manual Important safety information is contained in the documents that accompany the device Year of m
31. mputer during training When the personal computer is in use e Do not touch the personal computer or your trainer and e Do not come into contact with any device plugged into a wall circuit Your BrainPort V100 does not include or require a personal computer BrainPort V100 User Manual 5 VVhen NOT TO USE the Device You should not use the BrainPort V100 if you have any of the follovving conditions Numbness or lack of feeling of your tongue History of injuries that impair sensation or use of your tongue Any neurological condition that causes impaired sensitivity to your tongue or loss of consciousness Risks of Use Potential risks arising from the use of the BrainPort V100 include Electrical and electromagnetic safety hazards associated vvith battery operated devices Allergic reaction to the materials in the device Irritation of your tongue from the electrodes or excessive stimulation You can manage these risks by setting the stimulus level according to your preferred comfort level adhering to the instructions in this manual and applying the training you received for the proper and safe use of the device Lii General Warnings Long term use Although no long term ill effects are known or expected limited data are available on the long term effects of electrical stimulation of the tongue Supervision The BrainPort V100 should only be used after you have completed training Do not give the device to untra
32. n the intended environment as specified belovv Recommended separation distances betvveen portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the BrainPort V100 The BrainPort V100 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled The customer or user of the BrainPort V100 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment transmitters and the BrainPort V100 as recommended below according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment Rated maximum output power of transmitter Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter M W 150 kHz to 80 MHz to 800 MHz to 80 MHz 800 MHz 2 5 GHz d 1 2VP d 1 2VP d 2 3VP 0 01 0 12 0 12 0 23 0 1 0 38 0 38 0 73 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 10 3 8 3 8 7 3 100 12 12 23 For transmitters rated at a maximum output povver not listed above the recommended separation distance d in metres m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer Note 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from
33. normal operations before starting use Note The following tables use the European convention of representing decimal values with a comma instead of a period as is done in the United States For example the value 2 5 GHz in Table 204 is typically written 2 5 GHz in the United States BrainPort V100 User Manual 37 Table 1 Electromagnetic Emissions The user of the BrainPort V100 should ensure that it is used in the intended environment as specified belovv Guidance and manufacturer s declaration electromagnetic emissions The BrainPort V100 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below The customer or the user of the BrainPort V100 should assure that it is used in such an environment Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment guidance RF emissions Group 1 The BrainPort V100 must emit CISPR 11 electro magnetic energy in order to perform its intended function Nearby electronic equipment may be affected The product is considered Group 1 the emitted energy is below 9kHz RF emissions Class B The BrainPort V100 is suitable for CISPR 11 use in all establishments including domestic 7 H establishments and those directly connected to the public low Voltage fluctuations Not applicable voltage power supply network flicker emissions internally powered which supplies power for IEC 61000 3 3 buildings used for domestic
34. nual to contact Wicab to report the headset problem The support staff may ask for the serial number of the headset This is found on the label located on the inside of the glasses on the left hand side BrainPort V100 User Manual 31 CHAPTER 4 Product Specifications and Technical References This chapter provides technical reference material that may be useful to you your doctor your trainer or local state and national regulatory agencies General Specifications Type Equipment Physical Length 13 3 cm vvidth 5 6 cm height 3 5 cm excluding belt clip weight lt 175 g including battery Cable length to headset 106 cm Power Internally powered by a lithium polymer rechargeable battery 3 7V 2260mAh 8 4Wh Output Waveforms Monophasic Capacitive coupling Pulse Frequency 200 Hz Pulse Width 25 Hs Surface Area 0 46 mm per electrode Voltage 0 to 1 414 V rms per electrode 0 to 14 14 V rms device Current 0 to 0 518 mA rms per electrode 0 to 20 7 mA rms device Energy pulse 10 35u see note below Materials The BrainPort V100 is Latex free Disposal Many localities have recycling requirements for batteries electronic equipment and packaging Recycle or dispose of the device and its packaging in accordance with local ordinances Environmental Operating Conditions Conditions Temperature Range 0 C to 40 C Humidity Range 5 to 95 Atmospheric pressure
35. o dry completely before use DO NOT store or transport the device in extreme hot or cold conditions except for batteries see above section Storage and Transportation Conditions o Temperature 25 C to 70 C o Humidity 5 to 95 DO NOT bend fold or crush the IOD cable as this may permanently damage the IOD Always protect the IOD To avoid damaging the IOD follow these instructions o Do not drag the IOD electrode surface across an object o Do not strike the IOD against a hard object o Do not allow the IOD to come in contact with other electrical equipment such as cell phones cell phone chargers portable music players etc BrainPort V100 User Manual 25 CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes steps you can take if the BrainPort V100 does not seem to be vvorking properly You may need the assistance of a sighted individual to help vvith troubleshooting If the troubleshooting procedures do not help if you need further assistance or if you think the device may need service use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab The BrainPort V100 has no user serviceable parts and does not require routine adjustment or calibration You will void your warranty if you attempt to service the BrainPort V100 DO NOT attempt to repair the BrainPort V100 yourself To insure that you receive accurate real time information representative of the scene captured by the camera the devi
36. on D The device will announce Wi Fi connect and the camera image will appear inside the vRemote window A If you are using a Windows XP operating system A Double click on the Wireless Connection icon located in the bottom right hand corner of the main desktop B Each unit is configured with an Ad Hoc network corresponding with its serial number Choose the wireless network that matches the numeric portion of the device serial number For instance if the device serial number is SN000079 select wireless network V100 000079 C Press the Connect button to connect to the wireless network D Open the vRemote program and choose Manual from the drop down menu C E Click the Connect button D The device will announce Wi Fi connect and the camera image will appear inside the vRemote window A 4 To turn off the system power off both the BrainPort V100 device and the personal computer order is not important BrainPort V100 User Manual 47 Troubleshooting the vRemote Program If there is a suspected problem vvith the vRemote software program review the following Delayed camera image or intermittent connections e Due to Wi Fi limitations an occasional delay in the camera image may occur To minimize the delay reduce the distance between the personal computer and the BrainPort V100 device less than 6 meters or 20 feet e Replace the battery in the BrainPort V100 device with a fully charg
37. or reference Your BrainPort V100 may contain a VVi Fi transmitter and receiver vvith the follovving characteristics TX FCC ID NKRDRCM Description WLAN 802 11B G CF MODULE Model No DRCM 81 Frequency Range 802 11b g 2400 2483 5 MHz Support channel 802 11b g 11 Channels Modulation Skill 802 11b DBPSK 1Mbps DQPSK 2Mbps CCK 5 5 11Mbps 802 11g OFDM 6M 54Mbps Antennas Type Antenna 1 Dipole F1B 204406 52 made by Long Chu Co Antenna 2 Dipole C478 510028 A made by Wha Yu Co Antenna Connected The antenna is connected to the RF connector of the WLAN adapter Antenna peak Gain Antenna 1 1 82 dBi 11b g Antenna 2 2 5 dBi 11b g WLAN Power Type 3 3V DC from the EUT The channel and the operation frequency of 802 11b and 802 11g is listed below Channel Frequency MHz Channel Frequency MHz 01 2412 07 2442 02 2417 08 2447 03 2422 09 2452 04 2427 10 2457 05 2432 11 2462 06 2437 BrainPort V100 User Manual 35 802 11b Antenna Antenna Gain Numeric Frequeney Separation Power Power Manufacturer Type Distance Density Density cm VV m2 Wha Yu Co Dipole 2 5 A 20 0 1199 0 01199 P N C478 510028 A 3 20 0 1408 0 01408 802 11g Antenna Antenna Gain Numeric Frequeneyl Power Power Separation Power Power Manufacturer Type dBi Gain Distance Density Density cm 2 mW cm2 Wha Yu Co Dipole 2 50 1 78 20 0 2122
38. ower On Off button 18 at the bottom of the Controller The Controller vvill double beep perform the povver up self testing and then announce Wi Fi enabled active mode You may release the wheels after the initial double beep 7 Place the headset onto your head and make any adjustments for comfort 8 Initialize camera tilt by rotating the tilt knob 3 down counter clockwise and back to its start position until an initialization double beep is heard This ensures that the device tilt range is maximized 9 Hold the Controller in your right hand vvith the buttons of the front panel facing tovvard you for purposes of these instructions 10 Place the IOD in your mouth Use the stimulation intensity dial on the left side 9 of the Controller to control stimulation intensity 11 The camera field of view zoom will default to a medium field of view 24 degrees This can be changed by using the Zoom dial 8 12 To shut down the system PRESS HOLD the Power On Off button 18 until all beeps are finished approximately 4 seconds BrainPort V100 User Manual 19 Device Announcements During use the device vvill produce a variety of announcements following button presses These announcements let the user know which button was pressed and what changes have been made to the device connections Low LIGHT In low light conditions the device will announce low light one time per session A long PRESS of the
39. paration distance in metres m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as 40 determined by an electromagnetic site survey should be less than the compliance level in each frequency range Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol 9 Note 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range applies Note2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures obfects and people a Field strengths from fixed transmitters such as base stations for radio cellular cordless telephones and land mobile radios amateur radio AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically vvith accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters consider doing an electromagnetic site survey If the measured field strength in the location in which the BrainPort V100 is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above observe the BrainPort V100 to verify normal operation If you detect abnormal performance additional measures may be necessary such as reorienting or relocating the BrainPort V100 Over the frequency range of 150 kHz to 80 MHz field strengths should be less than 3 V m BrainPort V100 User Manual 41 Table 6 Recommended Separation Distances Users of the BrainPort V100 should ensure that it is used i
40. proximately three hours of standard usage A given battery has an expected life of more than 500 charge cycles A fully charged battery should always be used at the beginning of each session To replace the battery open the door on the back on the Controller by inserting a finger into the recessed area and swinging the door toward the end of the box where the cable connects To remove the battery grip the top of the battery and pull outward To replace the battery align the exposed metal connectors to the metal connectors in the Controller and snap the battery into place and close the door To test the battery power while using the BrainPort V100 use a PRESS of the Status button The speaker will report the approximate percentage of charge remaining for the installed battery In a low battery condition the device may shutdown automatically to avoid improper operation Avoid direct contact with the gold contacts located in the battery compartment and on the battery BrainPort V100 User Manual 21 e If you will not be using the BrainPort V100 for a period of more than 5 days remove the battery e Storage and Transportation Conditions o Temperature 20 C to 45 C o Humidity 5 to 85 Battery Manufacturer Part Number The nearby figure shows the location of the Battery Manufacturer Part Number BrainPort V100 Battery Specifications Wicab Part Number DR 000839 Manufacturer Part Number 56446 702 0
41. rast 12 o clock button 4 This button toggles between standard contrast default and high contrast mode PRESS once to activate high contrast and PRESS again to return to normal contrast Status 3 o clock button 10 PRESS and release of this button provides a quick status of the battery percentage and zoom level in degrees field of view PRESS HOLD the button for one second to hear additional status information such as battery level zoom level intensity level lock status and invert status tilt low light status BrainPort V100 User Manual 15 Image Mode 6 o clock button 14 This button is a three state toggle PRESS ng it once makes a bright image more detailed on the tongue PRESS ng it twice makes a darker image more detailed on the tongue and PREssing it three times returns to default image mode Lock 9 o clock button 11 This button toggles between allowing the camera to automatically adjust to the lighting conditions default and locking that feature The device will announce whether lock is on or off Test Bottom left button 13 PREssing this button displays a test pattern on the tongue array to enable confirmation that the tongue display is active To stop the test pattern press the Test button a second time Volume Bottom right button 16 This button toggles between three volume levels high volume low volume default and mute vibrate only Note You cannot mute the status button Power 18 Loc
42. te the green power on light or begin the startup ticks perform the battery power troubleshooting procedure described above before continuing with troubleshooting of the controller If the controller illuminates the green power on light and begins the startup ticks but does not produce the ready for operation announcement of active mode the problem is most likely to be with the controller Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab to report the controller problem If the controller successfully completes the self test depress each of the buttons and dials in turn The controller should beep with each depression and announce standby mode If the controller does not beep for every depression of a button or dial the problem is most likely to be with the controller Use the information on the inside back cover of this manual to contact Wicab to report the controller problem If the controller successfully recognizes button and dial depressions rotate the stimulation dial and verify the stimulation light illuminates yellow and that you feel stimulation on your tongue from the IOD If the yellow stimulation light fails to illuminate or you do not feel any stimulation the problem is most likely to be with the controller Use the information on the inside BrainPort V100 User Manual 29 back cover of this manual to contact VVicab to report the controller problem 5 If the yellovv stimulation
43. tents This manual is written in an accessible format Chapter 1 describes the BrainPort V100 and the risks and benefits of using it e Chapter 2 explains how to use the BrainPort V100 e Chapter 3 includes troubleshooting procedures to use in the event of problems with the BrainPort V100 e Chapter 4 lists product specifications and technical references Attention consult accompanying documents This label is a reminder for you to consult this manual or other material you received with the device for important safety information BrainPort V100 User Manual 3 CHAPTER 1 General Information The BrainPort V100 is a non surgical assistive device intended for orientation mobility object identification and spot reading by individuals who are blind It translates digital information from a video camera to gentle electrical stimulation patterns on the surface of the tongue Users describe the experience as streaming images drawn on their tongue with small bubbles With training users are able to interpret the shape size location and motion of objects in their environment The BrainPort V100 is intended to augment rather than replace other assistive technologies such as the white cane or guide dog Training is required before using the BrainPort V100 Purpose of Device Indications for Use The BrainPort V100 is intended for use as an electronic assistive device for individuals who are profoundly blin
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