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Chapter 1

Introduction to the MindWave
Mobile

ank you for purchasing NeuroSky's MindWave™ Mobile. is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
device turns your brainwaves into actions, unlocking new worlds of interactivity. e MindWave
Mobile reports the wearer’s mental state in the form of NeuroSky's proprietary Attention and Medita-
tion eSense™ algorithms, along with raw wave and information about the brainwave frequency bands.
e NeuroSky MindWave Mobile can be used with supported video games, research software, or a
number of other applications for an enhanced user experience.

For any technical information updates and additional support questions not answered by this docu-
ment please register at the NeuroSky support website at

http://support.neurosky.com

. We also recom-

mend you join our email list by lling out the form on

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information about NeuroSky, new products announcements, and any technical information updates.

MindWave Mobile Product Contents

• MindWave Mobile headset

• MindWave Mobile Quick Start

• User Guide (this document)

• MindWave Mobile DVD:

Windows Frameworks, Connectors, and Utilities for MindWave Mobile

PC installation Executables

Bundled PC Apps

OS X Frameworks, Connectors, and Utilities for MindWave Mobile

Mac installation executables

Bundled Mac Apps

February 15, 2017

| © 2015

NeuroSky, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.

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Summary of Contents for MindWave Mobile

Page 1: ...MindWave Mobile User Guide February 15 2017...

Page 2: ...ES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT 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...

Page 3: ...Port Name or Number 8 Wireless Connection Troubleshooting 9 Using Your MindWave 10 Fitting the MindWave Mobile 10 NeuroSky Technology Overview 12 Brainwaves 12 inkGear 12 eSense 12 eSense Meter Genera...

Page 4: ...echnical information updates and additional support questions not answered by this docu ment please register at the NeuroSky support website at http support neurosky com We also recom mend you join ou...

Page 5: ...Chapter 1 Introduction to the MindWave Mobile MindWave Mobile headset MindWave Mobile headset February 15 2017 2015 NeuroSky Inc All Rights Reserved 5...

Page 6: ...have at least Windows 7 Service Pack 1 SP1 applied Minimum System Requirements for iOS Android iOS Android Operating system iOS 8 or later Android 2 3 or later Hardware at least iPhone 4s iPad 3 or i...

Page 7: ...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 wha...

Page 8: ...run the MindWave Mobile Tutorial app en follow the instruction in tutorial app to pair and con gure the headset Your MindWave Mobile headset can pair remember up to 3 computers tablets phones at the...

Page 9: ...ur headset stays within 10 feet of the Wireless Adapter inkGear Connector is not running Make sure the inkGear Connector is running and en abled Make sure you have the lat est version of the inkGear C...

Page 10: ...features of the MindWave Mobile it must rst be properly worn 1 Orient the MindWave with the forehead Sensor Arm on your left hand side Rotate the Sensor Arm from its base by about 90 degrees It can be...

Page 11: ...table 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 o...

Page 12: ...nary dream Alpha 8Hz to 12Hz Relaxed but not drowsy tranquil conscious Low Beta 12Hz to 15Hz Formerly SMR relaxed yet focused integrated Midrange Beta 16Hz to 20Hz inking aware of self surroundings Hi...

Page 13: ...under the hood eSense Meter Technical Description For each di erent type of eSense i e Attention Meditation the meter value is reported on a relative eSense scale of 1 to 100 On this scale a value bet...

Page 14: ...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 relaxi...

Page 15: ...ge that can communicate through TCP sockets such as Flash s ActionScript3 and scripting languages in general can connect to the TGC to read data from the MindSet Create exciting new games that challen...

Page 16: ...r 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 temp...

Page 17: ...ter 10 seconds make sure the sensor rests on the skin of the forehead and the contacts are on the skin of the left ear e sensor and contacts must always make rm and consistent contact with your skin I...

Page 18: ...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...

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