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MindBand Research Instruction Manual
November 29, 2011

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  • Page 1 MindBand Research Instruction Manual November 29, 2011...
  • 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 MindBand MindBand Package Contents ....... . .

  • Page 4: Introduction To The Mindband

    Chapter 1 Introduction to the MindBand ank you for purchasing NeuroSky's MindBand. e band was designed to be used for research. is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device turns your brainwaves into actions, unlocking new worlds of interactivity. e MindBand reports the wearer’s mental state in the form of NeuroSky's proprietary Attention and Meditation eSense™...

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Mindband

    Bundled USB dongle or built-in Power To turn on the MindBand, hold down the power button until you see the blue light turn on. Turn off the MindBand by holding down the same power button until the blue light goes from ashing to solid.

  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Important: If your Mac already has Bluetooth, please use your Mac's built-in Bluetooth. Otherwise, simply plug the included Bluetooth dongle into an open USB slot. Mac OS X will automatically utilize the appropriate device drivers. 1. Insert the MindBand Disc into your computer's DVD drive. Software Installation November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc.

  • Page 7: Bluetooth Pairing

    4. Documentation is available in the Docs folder. Bluetooth Pairing Windows 7 1. Turn on the MindBand and plug in the provided USB Bluetooth adaptor. 2. Click the Start button, and navigate to Devices and Printers. 3. Click on Add a Device.
  • Page 8 Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your MindBand 4. Select BrainBand and click Next. 5. Select Enter the device’s pairing code. Bluetooth Pairing November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Windows Xp/Vista

    7. Click Close. Pairing is now complete. Windows XP/Vista 1. Turn on the MindBand and plug in the provided USB Bluetooth adaptor. 2. Click the Start button, and navigate to the Control Panel. Double click on Bluetooth Devices. Bluetooth Pairing November 29, 2011 | ©...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your MindBand 3. Click Add. 4. Check the My device is set up and ready to be found box and then click Next. Bluetooth Pairing November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your MindBand 5. Select BrainBand. Click Next. 6. Select Let me choose my own passkey. Enter 0000 and click Next. Bluetooth Pairing November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Mac Os X 10.6

    Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your MindBand 7. Click “Finish”. Pairing is now complete. Mac OS X 10.6 1. Turn on the MindBand. 2. Open System Preferences, and click on the Bluetooth icon to con gure Bluetooth devices. 3. Click on the " + " icon in the lower-left to add a new device.

  • Page 13: Mac Os X 10.5

    Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your MindBand 1. e Bluetooth Setup Assistant will start pairing with the MindBand. Figure 2.3: Pairing 2. Pairing is now complete. Figure 2.4: Pairing Complete Mac OS X 10.5 1. Turn on the MindBand. 2. Open System Preferences, and click on the Bluetooth icon to con gure Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 14: Serial Port Name

    10. Pairing is now complete. Serial Port Name Windows To nd your MindBand's serial port, right-click on the BrainBand icon in the Bluetooth Settings manager and select Detail…. e serial port name will be shown as COM_. Serial Port Name November 29, 2011 | ©...

  • Page 15: Mac Os X

    Figure 2.5: Serial Port Mac OS X Since the Mac does not use numbered serial ports, users must manually determine the MindBand's serial port. Once you've completed the pairing procedure, load up the System Preferences, and click on the Bluetooth icon. Select the "BrainBand" in the list of devices, then click on the gear icon underneath.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 – Setting Up Your MindBand the MindBand's serial port. Paste this text back into the Port eld of your application. Serial Port Name November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Wearing The Mindband

    2. Orient the headband so that the forehead sensors are facing you and the ear-loop is on the left 3. Place the MindBand towards your head and wrap the band around your head with a secure t 4. Guide the ear-loop behind your ear lobe 5.

  • Page 18: Neurosky Technology Overview

    e patterns and frequencies of these electrical signals can be measured by placing a sensor on the scalp. e MindBand contains NeuroSky inkGear™ 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.

  • Page 19: Esense Meter - General Information

    Chapter 4 – 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 20: Attention Esense

    Chapter 4 – 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 21: Additional Products

    Chapter 5 Additional Products To nd new and exciting ways to unlock the full potential of you MindBand, visit the NeuroSky Store for additional software and applications: http://store.neurosky.com MindSet Development Tools (MDT) e NeuroSky MindSet Development Tools (MDT) is available for free from the NeuroSky Store,...

  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    4. Remove the electronics case from its hole. 5. Set aside all the electronics and cables. 6. e headband may be washed in cold water on the gentle cycle. November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Bluetooth devices Cannot add e MindBand's SPP service is Power cycle the MindBand and pair again. not available. service during pairing e signal quality status is consistently poor (fewer than three bars). e ear contacts should be resting directly on your ear and the forehead sensor should be on your forehead.
  • Page 24 Chapter 7 – Troubleshooting For further technical support, please register on the NeuroSky Support Forums at http://support.neurosky.com. November 29, 2011 | © 2009 NeuroSky, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Warnings

    Chapter 8 Warnings • Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re, or the like. • Do not drop or throw the MindBand. Doing so may cause damage to the MindBand. Environmental requirements • Operating temperature: 0-35˚C –...

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