MANUAL
User manual | Biofeedback-training | eSense-App | Electrodes
Version 5.1.0 | 22th of May 2021
Страница 1: ...MANUAL User manual Biofeedback training eSense App Electrodes Version 5 1 0 22th of May 2021...
Страница 2: ...ge observe and experiment determine your initial status 16 Second stage targeted Biofeedback training with the skin response 18 Third stage deliberate provocation relaxation and stress coping 18 Fourt...
Страница 3: ...nse Web App 42 Supported devices Android 43 Supported devices iOS 43 Smart Bulb optional 44 Electrode types 46 Velcro electrodes 46 Finger clips without gel 46 Gel electrodes disposable 47 EDA gel ele...
Страница 4: ...4 Privacy policy 53 Transmission of anonymous usage data and crash reports 53 Contact 54 Your Notes 54...
Страница 5: ...gle use electrodes with gel GSR Finger Clips without gel 2 pieces News In addition to the usual bug fixes and small improvements we have once again improved the design and navigation with the new vers...
Страница 6: ...e parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system The perspiration glands of the skin are solely controlled by the sympathetic nervous system making them a good indicator for inner s...
Страница 7: ...on always consult a professional physician or therapist and do not attempt to treat yourself The eSense Skin Response is not a medical device and may only be used for stress reduction training The Ski...
Страница 8: ...nce Responses SCR While the level is represented well in the average of the measured values the eSense Skin Response also measures the amount of Skin Conductance Response SCR per minute In general a h...
Страница 9: ...C min are orange or red While making a measurement the recognized SRC are colored within the curve Two examples from our app Example of a measurement in a relaxed state with little SRC min green and y...
Страница 10: ...s also the time in which the values rise fall or have been steady With rising stress the curve rises more often and longer than it keeps steady or falls This is also an ideal parameter to analyze and...
Страница 11: ...nchronously for SCR recovery phase 4 Initiate recovery phase and end of fluctuation We have more detailed information about the SRC in our FAQ https www mindfield de dwnld php download 161 Listening s...
Страница 12: ...techniques you will need fewer sessions for a reliable success 6 10 sessions should be sufficient To keep focused throughout the entire session you should limit each session s length to about 30 minu...
Страница 13: ...r change your hand or the position of the electrodes if necessary If the conductance is permanently bad we have listed several tips in the FAQ for the eSense Skin Response to improve the conductance U...
Страница 14: ...ou test the demo procedures which are included in the app Those will give you a guided overview of the different modules and functions of the procedures The included procedures are also protected by a...
Страница 15: ...the individual and the situation In contrast rapid changes in the app fluctuations are called SCR Skin Conductance Responses of skin conductance often caused by a sudden stimulus but also appearing sp...
Страница 16: ...after the first ten minutes Does it rise or fall in certain phases or is the general level constant throughout the measurement How would you judge your ability to relax during the exercise Maybe you c...
Страница 17: ...r initial training state Of course the day also plays a role here it should make a difference whether you measure after a stressful working day or even at work or at the end of a relaxing weekend Use...
Страница 18: ...ax for example because of negative thoughts If you notice a rising skin response as a result try to bring it down again Taking a deep breath brings up the skin response as well so try to bring it down...
Страница 19: ...or the spontaneous fluctuations should have reduced Your daily condition can affect the measurement a lot so repeat the record of the baseline later again if you feel you had an unusual day 2 As a mor...
Страница 20: ...nks iOS https itunes apple com us app mindfield esense id1141032160 mt 8 Android https play google com store apps details id com mindfield boisystem esense Amazon https www amazon com dp B073VPZ97R Ge...
Страница 21: ...net en General view Open Training Time elapsed Momentary value Overall maximum Overall minimum Difference between minimum and maximum Indicator for rising or falling values Home Open Training Procedu...
Страница 22: ...tings first Swipe the screen to the left or right to change between this main screen and the other views After the measurement you can also swipe to the pie charts Breath Pacer optional If you have to...
Страница 23: ...e direction or red very strong negative direction After 10 green symbols you will also be rewarded with a star and after 50 green symbols even with a shooting star If the snake goes over the entire sc...
Страница 24: ...ile Here you can simply note a free text to the measurement We suggest noting down special circumstances so that you can classify measurements with a lot of stress or relaxation even much later in tim...
Страница 25: ...o edit a procedure simply swipe it to the left in the overview You can then tap the blue pen symbol to edit the module If you want to copy the procedure tap on the green copy symbol By touching the re...
Страница 26: ...per second More values a higher value of Hz create more detailed data but also increases the size of the download file Procedure editor with modules You can change the order of the single modules usin...
Страница 27: ...ol to edit To delete a module tap the red trash can icon Module Type You can choose between a text a fixation cross an image a video an audio file an arrow a bar graph a smart bulb an oscilloscope a b...
Страница 28: ...ideo module In the video module you can choose either the standard video from the app or use your own video Fixation cross module The cross changes its color depending on the conductance and provides...
Страница 29: ...s can be displayed also in landscape format Breath Pacer module in landscape format The procedures can be displayed also in landscape format Osciloscope Type Breath curve Sphere The circle leads the b...
Страница 30: ...the graph You can see the measured values while following the breathing aid Biofeedback Snake The Biofeedback Snake is also available as module Procedure in the archive The colored background represen...
Страница 31: ...ure 2 Give the procedure a name here Example procedure 3 Scroll down and choose add module to procedure 4 When you are done with the settings of the module tap on the check mark 5 Add an oscilloscope...
Страница 32: ...procedures Android usually enables this without any further problems As long as you allow the eSense app to access your files on your device you can upload them to the eSense app iOS is a bit more re...
Страница 33: ...oose between music start stop volume feedback or playback rate feedback Note For iOS are the Restricted options Tone Feedback In the background you can hear sounds from other apps Choose tone type You...
Страница 34: ...ds Inhale time exhale time Select the seconds for each inhalation breath and exhalation breath to display the breathing aid Hold before inhale exhale Select the seconds between inhalation and exhalati...
Страница 35: ...ch the tutorial again at any time from the first start of the app Chart settings You can change the colors of the graph and the oscilloscope in the general view Chart axis color You can change the col...
Страница 36: ...36 In App Purchases In App Purchases Additional to the option to use your own music or videos in the eSense App you can also purchase additional music or videos We regularly extend the offer...
Страница 37: ...ints in the upper right corner and choose Select If you want to delete a measurement from this list you can swipe it to the left shown from the third measurement In the lower area you see the button t...
Страница 38: ...is format can be opened with Microsoft Excel or Open Office Calc for free If you like to work with Google Google Sheets can be an alternative to Excel for you You can open your exported csv files visu...
Страница 39: ...e measured values where increasing decreasing or steady Export as PDF File You can export the measurement also as PDF alternatively Note This takes a moment In Excel or Google Sheets Notice If you ope...
Страница 40: ...gular biofeedback exercise which involves breathing calmly at a specific point you can set a marker in that moment when you breathe calmly Later in the exported data you can see the moment where you h...
Страница 41: ...all functions of the Basis Plan In addition to your measurements you can also save your custom procedures online in the cloud and thus access your procedures from all devices Attention Technical limi...
Страница 42: ...ge screen and enlarge individual areas and have more advanced analyze features eSense Web App with a live measurement with the eSense Pulse With the eSense Web App you can also view measurements from...
Страница 43: ...pple USB C or original Apple Lightning to 3 5mm Headphone Jack Adapter not included with the eSense Additional note Siri Please note that Siri can NOT be activated while you do a measurement with the...
Страница 44: ...use with the Magic Blue smart bulb The eSense app can support biofeedback via smart bulbs Smart bulbs can change their colors and brightness and can be controlled via Bluetooth In combination with th...
Страница 45: ...tps mindfield shop com en magic blue led esense html or Gearbest at https www gearbest com smart light bulb pp_230349 html Philips Hue You should be able to find the Phillips Hue in every well sorted...
Страница 46: ...odes here https mindfield shop com accessories electrodes eda velcro electrodes for measurement of skin conductance 8 pieces html Finger clips without gel Easy to use Reusable Comfortable Worse conduc...
Страница 47: ...hop com emg ecg eda single use electrodes for adults with comfortable breathable fabric pre geled 50 pieces html EDA gel electrodes reusable Best quality of signal Complex application Additional gel n...
Страница 48: ...with alcohol Greasy skin or skin that has just come into contact with hand cream should be freed of oily residues by being washed with lukewarm water and alcohol 70 if necessary Velcro electrodes Wrap...
Страница 49: ...positions are equivalent Simply connect the electrodes wire through the press button connectors with the electrodes Finger clips These EDA finger clips are simply put on the fingertips of the index a...
Страница 50: ...d your smartphone or tablet you can extend the original cord of the eSense with a common 4 pin 3 5mm jack headset extension cord We have tested three cords that have worked well 2m cord http amzn to 2...
Страница 51: ...as a CVS file in the app Resolution of the measured values 18 bit rounded to 2 decimal places i e 0 01uS in data export without rounding Measuring range 10 kilo ohms to 1 mega ohm corresponding to 10...
Страница 52: ...n Response complies with all applicable essential requirements of the directives It is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents DIN EN 60950 1 Information technology e...
Страница 53: ...ard data is collected the standard function is not used 4 Access to Bluetooth If the eSense app is used with the Magic Blue smart bulb to provide biofeedback by modifying the color and brightness of t...
Страница 54: ...ct Manufacturer Mindfield Biosystems Ltd Hindenburgring 4 D 48599 Gronau Germany Tel 49 0 2565 406 27 27 Fax 49 0 2565 406 27 28 E Mail info mindfield de For questions problems and in case of warranty...
