Mindwave Mobile User Guide
Mindwave Mobile User Guide
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Contents
Introduction to the MindWave Mobile MindWave Mobile Product Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MindWave Mobile headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your MindWave Mobile Minimum System Requirements for PC/Mac . . . Minimum System Requirements for iOS/Android Replacing e Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial/COM Port Name or Number . . . . Wireless Connection Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 10 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 18 18 18 18
Using Your MindWave Fitting the MindWave Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NeuroSky Technology Overview Brainwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inkGear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eSense Meter - General Information . eSense Meter - Technical Description ATTENTION eSense . . . . . MEDITATION eSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Products Development Tools 3 (DT3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Research Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Troubleshooting and Support Safety and Regulations Operating Conditions Safety . . . . . . . . . ISO/IEC . . . . . . . FCC . . . . . . . . . . NCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating system Processor Memory Video Hard disk Wireless Optical drive
Important: On 32-bit Windows 7 systems, the system must have at least Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) applied.
iOS iOS 4.3.3 or later Operating system Hardware at least iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch 3 (3rd gen 32GB or later)
Wireless
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Power
To power on the MindWave Mobile headset, slide the switch to the ON (middle) position. When held past the ON position for 3 seconds and then released, the headset will enter Bluetooth pairing mode. If instead the switch is held past the ON position for 6 seconds, the headset's pairing memory will be cleared. While the MindWave Mobile headset is powered on, the LED light on the side of the headset will be turned on. If the MindWave has a low battery, the LED light will ash to indicate low battery status. To turn the MindWave Mobile o, slide the switch back to the OFF position.
Figure 2.1:
LED Light
e MindWave Mobile's LED light has has two colors: red and blue. Refer to the chart to see what state the MindWave is in.
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Light O Double Blinking Blue Solid Red Single Blinking Blue Solid Blue Double Blinking Red
MindWave State Powered o Pairing Mode Unpaired Ready Connected Low Battery
Meaning MindWave is turned o or has no battery MindWave is ready to be paired to a device MindWave needs to be paired to a device MindWave is waiting for a paired device to connect MindWave is communicating with a paired device Need to replace the MindWave battery
Bluetooth Pairing
"Pairing" is when your computer/tablet/phone remembers your MindWave Mobile headset, and your MindWave Mobile headset allows that computer/tablet/phone to connect to it. Note that this is dierent from "connecting", which is when the computer/tablet/phone is actively sending or receiving data and information. You must rst pair each of your computers/tablets/phones to your MindWave Mobile headset in order for them to connect to each other. To do so: 1. Put the MindWave Mobile headset into "Pairing Mode" by holding the On/O switch past the "On" position for 3 seconds. Important: Release the switch when the light starts ashing blue. If you continue holding for more than 6 seconds, the MindWave Mobile headset will clear all previously remembered pairings. 2. Refer to the Bluetooth pairing instructions that came with your iOS, Android, PC, or Mac device to search for and pair to the MindWave Mobile headset. If prompted, enter "0000" for the authentication key. Your MindWave Mobile headset can "pair/remember" up to 3 computers/tablets/phones at the same time.
Bluetooth Connection
Depending on your computer/tablet/phone, it may automatically connect to the headset whenever an application needs to use the headset. If your Bluetooth software does not automatically connect when an app is started, please refer to the Bluetooth connecting instructions that came with your iOS, Android, PC, or Mac device to manually connect to the headset before running your apps.
MindWave is not turned on MindWave is not paired to this computer MindWave headset is too far from the Wireless USB Adapter inkGear Connector is not running
Solution Replace the AAA battery in the MindWave Mobile with a new battery Turn the MindWave on Make sure that you use your computer/device's Bluetooth software to pair the headset Check that your headset stays within 10 feet of the Wireless Adapter Make sure the inkGear Connector is running and enabled. Make sure you have the latest version of the inkGear Connector or app. Make sure you have Bluetooth enabled and turned on in your computer/device Move the headset closer to the Bluetooth on your computer/device, or move the Bluetooth of your computer/device closer to the headset using a USB extension cable (not included)
Light on MindWave headset does not turn from red to blue Other
Note: If problems still persist, re-run the MindWave Mobile Application Disc setup to download the latest version of the software, or visit http://support.neurosky.com or email [email protected]
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2. e overhead band of the MindWave is adjustable and can be extended to t various sizes. Put on the MindWave. If the sensor does not make contact with the forehead or if the t is not comfortable, remove the MindWave to readjust the overhead band and the forehead Sensor Arm. e forehead Sensor Arm is exible and should arch inwards.
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3. Allow the rubber ear hoop to rest behind your left ear, and then clip the earclip onto your earlobe. 4. Make sure the two metal contacts on the inside of both sides of the earclip make skincontact with your earlobe or ear. Move any hair or obstructions (such as jewelry) out of the way. Readjust the earclip as necessary to make proper contact with the skin of your ear. You may need to squeeze the ear clip against your ear for a few seconds.
5. Adjust the forehead Sensor Arm of the headset so that the Sensor Tip makes contact with the skin of your forehead. is Sensor Tip must maintain steady skin contact in order to properly measure your brainwaves, it will not work through hair. e Sensor Tip should be comfortable, yet stay rmly in position. Keep hair away from the sensor the sensor must be able to directly contact the skin at all times. Make up, dead skin, or debris can interfere with the connection. Scratch or wipe the obstruction away if you have trouble obtaining a clean signal. 6. is is how the MindWave should look when properly worn. During usage, if you are not receiving a signal, repeat the steps above to make minor adjustments to ensure the sensor and contacts have proper skin contact.
Note: If you are having a problems with the signal quality, carefully recheck all the instructions above, and then try sitting still for a few seconds. Note that talking can sometimes interfere with the signal quality as well. If this does not work, check that your head is not within a few feet of a strong electrical device (like a laptop adapter or an electrical outlet).
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Chapter 4
ThinkGear
inkGear 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 in the ear clip, 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 inkGear chip.
eSense
eSense is a NeuroSky's proprietary algorithm for characterizing mental states. To calculate eSense, the NeuroSky inkGear technology ampli es the raw brainwave signal and removes the ambient noise and muscle movement. e 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.
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ATTENTION eSense
e 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 more details about interpreting eSense levels.
MEDITATION eSense
e 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 observed eect that closing one's eyes turns o the mental activities which process images from the eyes. So closing the eyes is often an eective 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.
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Additional Products
To nd new and exciting ways to unlock the full potential of you MindWave, visit the NeuroSky Store for additional software and applications: http://store.neurosky.com
Research Tools
e NeuroSky Research Tools bundle is a collection of two data collection and viewing applications. e Research Tools enable researchers to use the MindSet, MindWave, or MindWave Mobile as a data collection device. Using the cost-eective and user-friendly features of MindWave Mobile in conjunction with the Research Tools allows researchers to broaden the scope of their research and to make ecient use of resources. e Research Tools bundle includes the NeuroView software, which make it easy to connect, graph, view, and record MindSet, MindWave, or MindWave Mobile data in real time. e Research Tools bundle also includes the more advanced NeuroSkyLab MATLAB module, which adds the ability to de ne custom MATLAB scripts and functions for customized processing and analysis of MindSet, MindWave, or MindWave Mobile data. For more information on the uses and capabilities of the Research Tools, please visit: http://store.neurosky.com/.
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Maintenance
Clean the MindWave's sensor and ear contacts with alcohol or a damp cloth periodically to ensure the best signal quality. Use a soft cloth to clean the MindWave casing.
For travel and storage, gently push the sensor arm 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.
Do not expose the MindWave to temperatures above 140F (60C) Dropping or throwing the MindWave may cause damage to the MindWave. Remove the battery from the MindWave when not in use for extended periods of time.
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Safety
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re, or similar conditions.
ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC Guide 37 [17]. No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus; Battery disposal: is product requires the use of an AAA battery. AAA batteries commonly available in the market contains hazardous waste and should be properly disposed of. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area.
FCC
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NCC
e use of this device must comply with the following NCC requirements:
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