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September 10, 2010

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  • Page 1 MindWave Instruction Manual September 10, 2010...
  • Page 2 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 NEUROSKY PRODUCTS OR DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED, EVEN IF NEUROSKY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBIL- ITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to the MindWave MindWave Product Contents ....... . .

  • Page 4: Introduction To The Mindwave

    NeuroSky's proprietary Attention and Meditation eSense™ algorithms, along with raw wave and information about the brainwave frequency bands. e Neu- roSky MindWave can be used with supported video games, research software, or a number of other applications for an enhanced user experience.

  • Page 5: Neurosky Technology Overview

    Alertness, agitation 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...

  • Page 6: Esense Meter - General Information

    Chapter 2 – NeuroSky Technology Overview eSense Meter - General Information e eSense meters are a way to show how effectively the user 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 pro ciency with each of the eSense™...

  • Page 7: Attention Esense

    Chapter 2 – NeuroSky Technology Overview 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.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Mindwave

    Chapter 3 Setting Up Your MindWave September 10, 2010 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Minimum System Requirements

    To install or replace the battery, slide open the battery cover. Remove any existing battery within and replace with a new AAA battery. Power To power on the MindWave, slide the switch to the ON position. Power off the MindWave by sliding the switch to the OFF position. Minimum System Requirements September 10, 2010 | ©...

  • Page 10: Wireless Adapter Setup

    7. Click Pair your MindWave… 8. Select Automatically scan for MindWaves in range (recommended) and click Continue 9. e MindWave Manager will scan for your MindWave. If found, the MindWave will display your MindWave's ID. 10. If your MindWave's ID is correct, click Yes.

  • Page 11: Serial Port Name

    In Windows, open the Control Panel System Hardware tab Device Manager Ports. e port will appear as "MindWave USB Adapter (COM NN)" where NN is your COM port number. Serial Port Name September 10, 2010 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Rf Connection Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 – Setting Up Your MindWave RF Connection Troubleshooting Common causes for RF pairing failures and possible solutions: Problem Cause Solution Pairing failed Low battery Replace the AAA battery in the MindWave with a new battery Strong radio interference...

  • Page 13: Using Your Mindwave

    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 com- fortable, remove the MindWave to readjust the overhead band and the Forehead Sensor Arm.
  • Page 14 6. is is how the MindWave should look when properly worn. During usage, if you are not re- ceiving a signal, repeat the steps above to make minor adjustments to ensure the sensor and contacts have proper skin contact.

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    – Using Your MindWave Software Installation Windows XP/Vista 1. Insert the MindWave BCI Demonstration Software CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. e CD will automatically bring up the Auto-Installer window. If it does not, execute the program from the disc.

  • Page 16: Additional Products

    Mac OS X, and opens a TCP port on the user's local computer so that applications can connect to it and retrieve MindSet or MindWave 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 com- municate through TCP sockets (such as Flash's ActionScript3 and scripting languages in general) can connect to the TGC to read data from the MindSet.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    • Clean the MindWave's sensor and ear contacts with alcohol-wipes (alcohol-based cleaner) peri- odically 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 head- set.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting And Support

    I am having issues with my wireless RF connection. Please use the RF Dongle included with the MindWave, and then be sure to carefully follow the instructions under Setting Up Your MindSet, paying particular attention to RF Dongle Setup, RF Mind- Wave Pairing, and Serial Port Name.

  • Page 19: Safety And Regulations

    Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. e use of this device must comply with the following NCC requirements: September 10, 2010 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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