1.
Click an icon in the Taskbar to open a Task.
The Task Parameters dialog opens.
TIP: For a simple, short example that should
generate a robust response, choose
Breath Hold.
2.
Optionally customize the settings, then click
OK
.
Each task includes a Home screen with buttons
to display instructions, run in practice mode, run
the actual task, and to exit the task.
NOTE: Some tasks do not include a practice mode.
TIP: While running the task, be sure to move the
pointer away from the onscreen stimuli. Also, be
careful not to click outside the Task window while
a task is running, or keyboard inputs won’t be logged.
NOTE: Your Kernel Flow system includes a Sync
Accessory Box for connecting external stimuli or
external data-recording devices. Instructions for the
Sync Accessory Box can be found at
.
STEP 10: END THE SESSION
A session ends when the maximum duration elapses,
or the researcher clicks the
Stop Recording
button.
All captured data is automatically uploaded to Kernel
Cloud for processing and analysis.
• If you want to immediately begin another session
with the same participant, repeat step 9 above.
• If you are done recording sessions, there are
important steps to follow:
1.
If necessary, click the
Stop Recording
button.
2.
Click
Disable Lasers
.
SAFETY WARNING:
Never remove the headset
from a participant while the lasers are enabled.
3.
Loosen the Tension Dial and gently spread
the plates apart, then, lifting from the Support
Tabs, carefully remove the headset from the
participant. Avoid lifting by the top hinge.
NOTE:
The exterior of the headset may be hot after
recording.
4.
Tighten the Tension Dial again and cradling the
headset upside-down in your lap, remove and
stow the Sizing Bars.
5.
Loosen the Tension Dial, and place the head-
set back on the Headset Stand, then tighten
the Tension Dial again.
6.
Disconnect and stow the Power/Data Cable.
Full instructions for storage and cleaning of the
headset can be found at
docs.kernel.com.
STEP 11: VIEW OR DOWNLOAD YOUR DATA
1.
When you’re ready to view or download the data
captured during your session, login to the Kernel
Cloud Researcher Portal at
portal.kernel.com.
2.
Click the study you selected in Step 8 above.
3.
Click
Datasets
and you’ll see a list of sessions (or
datasets
).
4.
Click the dataset from the list to open the detail
page for the recording you just made.
5.
Click
Pipelines
to access a Quality Control (QC)
file describing the data, or you can generate and
download a SNIRF or NIfTI file containing the data.
NOTE: The Kernel Flow system includes many
additional tools and features not covered in this
guide. Also, this guide may be updated. Please
check the website (link below) for the latest version
of this document, as well as for the full user guide.
docs.kernel.com
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