Emotiv EPOC02 Emotiv EPOC+ Neuroheadset User Manual Manual

Emotiv Inc Emotiv EPOC+ Neuroheadset Manual

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    Includes headset  and software setup information for your Emotiv EPOC neuroheadset. Emotiv EPOC User Manual  brain computer interface technology
  2 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY       Table of Contents    Quick Start Guide .............................................................................................................. 4 Introduction to Emotiv EPOC Neuro-technology Neuroheadset ....................................... 11 NEUROHEADSET FEATURES ............................................................................................................ 12 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 13 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 14 1.0  Getting Started.......................................................................................................... 16 2.0  Minimum Hardware and Software requirements ....................................................... 17 2.1  Charging the EPOC Neuroheadset Battery ............................................................... 17 2.2  Use of Saline Hydration Sensor Pack and Felt Inserts .............................................. 18 2.3  USB Transceiver Installation ..................................................................................... 20 2.4  EPOC Control Panel™ ............................................................................................. 20 2.5  Placement of Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadset on the Head ........................................... 21 2.6  EmoEngine Status Panel .......................................................................................... 21 2.7  User Status ............................................................................................................... 22 2.8  Sensor Contact Quality Display ................................................................................. 23 2.9  Neuroheadset Set-Up ............................................................................................... 24 3.0  Achieving Good Signal Quality .................................................................................. 25
  3 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY         3.1  Expressiv™ Suite ...................................................................................................... 27 3.1.1  UNDERSTANDING THE EXPRESSIV SUITE PANEL DISPLAY ......................................................... 27 3.1.2   SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT PANEL .......................................................................................... 28 3.1.3  EMOKEY................................................................................................................................ 29 3.2  Affectiv™ Suite .......................................................................................................... 31 3.2.1 AFFECTIV SUITE INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 31 3.2.2 UNDERSTANDING THE AFFECTIV PANEL DISPLAY ..................................................................... 32 3.2.3 AFFECTIV SUITE DETECTION DETAILS ..................................................................................... 32 3.3  Cognitiv™ Suite ........................................................................................................ 33 3.3.1  COGNITIV SUITE INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 33 3.3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE COGNITIV PANEL DISPLAY ..................................................................... 34 3.3.3 COGNITIV TRAINING ............................................................................................................... 35 3.3.4 TRAINING NEUTRAL ................................................................................................................ 37 3.3.5 CLEAR TRAINING BUTTON ...................................................................................................... 38 3.3.6 COGNITIV TIPS ....................................................................................................................... 38 3.3.7 EMOKEY FOR COGNITIV ACTIONS ........................................................................................... 39 3.4  Mouse Emulator ........................................................................................................ 41 3.4.1 UNDERSTANDING THE MOUSE EMULATOR TAB ........................................................................ 41 3.4.2 MOUSE EMULATOR CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 42 4.0  Trouble Shooting and Help ....................................................................................... 43
  4 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Quick Start Guide   Items in the EPOC Headset Kit  Make sure all items are present in your kit before starting.    Headset Assembly with Rechargeable Lithium battery already installed   USB Transceiver Dongle   Hydration Sensor Pack with 16 Sensor Units   Saline solution   50/60Hz 100-250 VAC Battery Charger (US customers) or USB charger (non-US customers)   CD Installation Disk for Windows XP or Vista (for EPOC consumer headset. SDKs are delivered electronically)
  5 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Initial charging of headset  Make sure the small switch on the rear underside of the headset is set to the “Off” position before starting.  Plug the mini USB cable attached to the supplied battery charger into the slot at the top of the headset and to the USB port on your PC or the power cord into a 50 or 60 Hz 100-250 V electrical outlet.            The Lithium battery can be recharged to 100% capacity in approximately 4 hours depending on the initial state of charge.  Charging for 30 minutes usually yields about a 10% increase in charge.  The EPOC Headset contains two status LEDs located at the rear and next to the power switch at the back of the headband. When the power switch is set to the “on” position, the rear LED will illuminate and appear blue if there is sufficient charge for correct operation, unless charging is in progress. The charging LED will appear red during battery charging; when the battery is fully-charged, the charging LED will display green.  NOTE:  The Headset should not be charged when still on the head.   Software Installation  Insert the supplied EPOC CD setup disk into your computer's CD/DVD drive and follow the step-by-step installation instructions.              After software installation, start-up the EPOC Control Panel program, loading the Headset Setup screen.
  6 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Hydrating the Sensors  Open the Saline Hydration Sensor Pack with the white felt inserts inside. The inserts will eventually be mounted in the headset arms but must be properly wetted with saline solution first.  Begin wetting each of the felt inserts with the supplied saline solution.  The felts should be wet to the touch, but not soaking wet!   Note: This is standard multipurpose contact lens saline solution and is available from any local drug store in case you run out of solution.  However, the bottle supplied with the kit should be sufficient initially. See the User Manual on the EPOC CD setup disk for recommendations.  Add a few drops of saline to saturate the large white hydrator pad attached to the top cover of the hydrator, then close the cover and gently shake the hydrator pack.  This will maintain the moisture of the felt pads when they are not in use. Open the pack and check that each of the pads had been wetted.  If not fully wetted, then add a drop or two of saline to any pads not sufficiently wet using the dropper bottle.  Be careful not to over-wet the pads. If you have connection problems, add more saline to each felt pad.
  7 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Sensor Assembly  After the wetting process, remove the sensor units with their felt pads from the hydrator pack and insert each one into the black plastic headset arms, turning each one clockwise one-quarter turn until you feel a definite "click".  The "click" indicates each sensor is correctly installed in a headset arm.  If you have difficulty with this step, apply a little more force until you feel the "click" but be careful not to exert excessive force as damage might occur.  Please see the Troubleshooting section if the sensors do not click in place easily.                  NOTE:  When not in use, the sensor units should be removed from the headset arms and stored in the hydrator pack for subsequent use.
  8 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Pairing the Neuroheadset  Insert the supplied USB Transceiver Dongle into one of your computer's USB slots. Use a USB extension cable and position the Transceiver in a prominent location away from your monitor and PC to improve poor reception.           Then turn-on the headset using the switch at the bottom end of the headset, holding it close to the Transceiver.   Headset Placement  You are now ready to put the EPOC headset on your head.  Using both hands, slide the headset down from the top of your head. Place the arms approximately as depicted, being careful to place the sensors with the black rubber insert on the bone just behind each ear lobe.  Correct placement of the rubber sensor is critical for correct operation.
  9 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Notice the 2 front sensors should be approximately at the hairline or about the width of 3 fingers above your eyebrows.                       After the headset is in position, press and hold the 2 reference sensors (located just above and behind your ears) for about 5-10 seconds. Good contact of reference sensors is the key for a good signal.  Check that the lights corresponding to these 2 reference sensors turn from red to green in the EPOC Control Panel Headset Setup screen.                     Gently press and hold each remaining sensor against your scalp until all the lights corresponding to those sensors turn to green in the EPOC Control Panel.
  10 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    If you are unable to get anything except 2 red sensors, add saline to the reference and other sensors, or try the alternate reference locations – swap the reference sensors with the rubber comfort pads located directly behind the ears, making sure the reference sensors contact directly onto the bare skin on the bony bump.  Signal Quality Screen  Your objective is to achieve as many green lights as possible using the EPOC Control Panel and adjusting the position of the various arms accordingly.  (See full User Manual Document contained on the CD for detailed instructions) Note that the EPOC will still function with some sensor locations showing yellow or orange, and will even cope with a few red or black however the detections will be less reliable in this state. Often the contact quality will gradually improve after a few minutes use, so don’t be too discouraged if setup is not perfect at first.
  11 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY              You are now ready to begin using the EPOC headset.  If you experience difficulties with initial headset start-up, fine tuning or operation, you may contact Emotiv EPOC Customer Support by live chat or support tickets at www.emotiv.com
  12 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Introduction to Emotiv EPOC Neuro-technology Neuroheadset  Fulfill  the  fantasy  of  having  supernatural  powers  and  controlling  the  world  with your mind! For  over  a  millennium,  mankind  has  dreamed  of  the  ability to  control  objects  with  the  power  of thought.  Today  that  dream  has  become  reality!  Now  you  can  experience  the  fantasy  of  having supernatural powers and controlling the world with your mind. Based on the latest developments in neuro-technology, Emotiv has developed a revolutionary new personal interface for human computer interaction. The Emotiv EPOC uses a set of sensors to tune into electric signals produced by the brain to detect player thoughts, feelings and expressions and connects wirelessly to most PCs. Neuroheadset Features: Limited edition design 14  biopotential  sensors  with  gold-plated  connectors  offer  optimal  positioning  for  accurate  spatial resolution Gyroscope generates optimal positional information for cursor and camera controls Hi-performance wireless gives users total range of motion Dongle is USB compatible and requires no custom drivers Rechargeable Lithium battery provides 12 hours of continuous use
  13 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Safety: Please note the following safety considerations:  CHOKING HAZARD – detachable small parts. Keep away from small children. DO NOT attach the neuroheadset to the charger or USB connector while in use. AWAYS remove the  neuroheadset  during  charging  and  avoid touching  the sensors  if fitted. Although unlikely, an insulation failure in the charger or USB source may cause the  neuroheadset to become live. The neuroheadset will automatically enter sleep mode while attached to the charger, so it is not possible to extend use while charging. WARNING: Radio emissions may interfere with appliances and medical equipment including heart pacemakers and automated medical dosimetry systems. Use with caution. WARNING:  Discontinue  use  if  the  system  becomes  uncomfortable  to  wear  or  if  skin  irritation occurs. Users are advised not to share sets of sensors to avoid cross-infection risks.
  14 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Regulatory Requirements: FCC Requirements Part 15 This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to  the  following  two conditions: 1.  This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.  This  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including  interference  that  may  cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  communications.  However,  there  is  no  guarantee  that interference  will  not  occur  in  a  particular  installation.  If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful interference  to  radio  or  television  reception  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the  radio  or television off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of the following measures:  1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on another circuit. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved by Emotiv could void  the user’s authority to operate the equipment Canada This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada (IC). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.  This device may not cause interference, and 2.  This  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including  interference  that  may  cause undesired operation of this device. This  Class  B digital apparatus  complies  with Canadian  ICES-003.  Cet  appareil  numérique de  la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  15 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Europe, Australia, New Zealand  Product Name and Model: Emotiv EPOC Model 1.0 Product  description:  EPOC  Neuroheadset,  USB-01  Transceiver,  Hydrator  Pack  +  charger  or charge cable conforms to the following Product Specifications and Regulations: EMC and Telecom: Class B ETSI EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-3 AS/NZS CISPR22 :2009 AS/NZS 4268 :2008 FCC CFR 47 Part 15C (identifiers XUE-EPOC01, XUE-USBD01) Safety: EN 60950-1:2006 IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) AS/NZS 60950.1:2003 including amendments 1, 2 & 3 CB Certificate JPTUV-029914 (TUV Rheinland) The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC  Directive  2004/108/EC,  the  R&TTE  Directive  1999/5/EC,  and  carries  the  CE  and  C-Tick marks accordingly.
  16 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    1.0    Getting Started  EPOC Neuroheadset Kit Components:         EPOC Neuroheadset Assembly with Rechargeable Lithium battery already installed USB Transceiver Dongle Hydration Sensor Pack with 16 Sensor Units Saline Solution  For  US  customers,  50/60Hz  100-250  VAC  Battery  Charger.  For  non-US  customers  kit  includes USB to USB-MiniB battery charging cable providing 5.0V at 0.1A from a standard USB socket on any computer. Quick Start Guide  All of the components of the Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadset are delivered in our standard shipping box.  Inside the box you will find all of the components neatly stored for shipping and storage.   Note: Never put the Emotiv  EPOC, or  any of  its components, back  into the packaging until they have dried completely.  Make sure the Hydrator sensor pack is sealed and is not leaking.  If wet, wipe the seal clean before closing.
  17 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    2.0    Minimum Hardware and Software requirements  2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor (or equivalent) Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows 7 1GB RAM, minimum 50 MB available disk space. One or two unused USB 2.0 ports (depending on the number of EPOC Neuroheadsets you wish to use simultaneously) Insert  the  Installation  Disk  into  you  PC disk  drive  and  install  the  EPOC  software  and  follow  the instructions.  For instructions on Windows 7, any other application issues, contact Emotiv Support at support@emotiv.com.  Toll Free in USA:  1-800-538-EMOTIV (1800-538-3668). We recommend you  download  the  latest  versions  of  Emotiv  software  from  http://www.emotiv.com/store/apps/  to obtain the latest features. Up to date versions of all software on the installation disk are available for free download. Many other applications are also available at the same location. 2.1    Charging the EPOC Neuroheadset Battery  The Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadset contains a built-in rechargeable lithium battery which is designed to run for approximately 12 hours when fully charged. To charge the EPOC battery, set the power switch to the “off” position, and plug the EPOC Neuroheadset into the Emotiv battery charger using the mini-USB cable provided with the EPOC Neuroheadset. Using the supplied battery charger, a fully drained battery can be recharged to 100% capacity in approximately 6 hours; charging for 30 minutes usually yields about a 10% increase in charge. The EPOC Neuroheadset contains a status LED located next to the power switch at the back of the headband. When the  power  switch  is  set  to  the  “on”  position, the LED  will  illuminate  and  appear blue  if  there  is  sufficient  charge  for  correct  operation.  The  LED  will  appear  red  during  battery charging; when the battery is fully-charged, the LED will display green. NOTE 1:  The Neuroheadset should not be charged when still on the head. NOTE 2:  Do not expose battery or neuroheadset to prolonged temperatures above 122F (50C).  Damage to the battery or neuroheadset may occur.
  18 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    2.2    Use of Saline Hydration Sensor Pack and Felt Inserts Open  the  Saline  Hydration  Sensor  Pack  with  the  white  felt  inserts  inside.  The  inserts  will  be mounted  in  the  neuroheadset  arms  but  must  be  properly  wetted  with  saline  solution  first.    The saline  solution  is  harmless  but  allows  the  felt  pads  to  make  good  contact  with  the  skull  when properly positioned on the head.  This is a very important step.    Pour a small amount of saline onto each of the sensors (6 or 7 drops if completely dry).  Once you have moistened the sensors, pour a small amount of saline onto the large white hydrator pad to evenly moisten the entire pad.  Close the hydrator and allow the sensors to absorb some of the saline.  You  can  shake  or  invert  the  hydrator  unit  so  that  the  liquid  is  evenly  distributed  and absorbed  into  the  felt  pads.    Note:  For  user  comfort  the  sensor  pads  should  be  damp  but  not dripping wet.   If the pads do not feel slightly wet, you may also place one or two more drops of the solution directly on the pads from the top to speed the process of absorption. Following the initial hydration step, each of the inserts must be removed from the pack and securely mounted in the EPOC neuroheadset arms by turning the inserts one quarter turn to the right and listen/feel for the click.  If you do not hear or feel the click, try again until you do.  A very firm force may be needed the first couple  of times but be careful not to  exert excessive  force  or you may damage the headset arms. Practice on the sockets in the hydrator a few times if you are unsure. Ensure that each sensor is locked in place. Note that the sensor location behind the ears is fitted with a soft rubber comfort pad. This should remain in place unless the normal Reference sensors do not contact properly (see below for alternative Reference Sensor location)   The fully populated neuroheadset should look like this:
  19 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     After first use, the pads should be rewet the next time EPOC is used by using a dropper to wet the sensors and hydrator pad again.  The sensors should be removed from arms after use and stored in the hydrator unit to keep the sensors moist for subsequent use.   Note  on  saline  solution:    When  the  initially  provided  saline  solution  has  been  exhausted, additional saline should be purchased from a local drug store.  We recommend the use of Multi-purpose  Contact  Lens  Solution  if  possible,  but  do  not  use  Contact  Lens  Cleaning  or  Sterilizing Solutions. Multi-purpose Solution contains non-allergenic anti-microbial agents which help to keep your sensors fresh and prevent transfer of microbes between users. Normal saline between 0.7% and 4% w-w sodium chloride may also be used, but we recommend adding a small quantity (no more than 4% by volume) of a household disinfectant such as 70% iso-propyl alcohol.
  20 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    2.3    USB Transceiver Installation  Plug the provided Emotiv USB transceiver into an unused USB port on your computer.  After one or two seconds you should see a single LED flashing slowly, or a single bright LED and another dim LED if the transceiver has already paired with a nearby neuroheadset. The transceiver should be recognized and installed automatically by your computer as a USB Human Interface Device. Please wait for a moment until Windows indicates that the new hardware is installed and ready to use. Hold the Emotiv EPOC close to the USB receiver, and turn it on using the switch at the rear of the headband.    You  should  see  a  new  steady  LED  on  the  receiver,  which  indicates  that  the neuroheadset  has  properly  paired  with  the  USB  receiver,  and  a  more  dim  LED  which  flashes indicating successful data transfer.     2.4   EPOC Control Panel™  This section explains how to use EPOC Control Panel to explore the Emotiv detection suites.  Launch EPOC Control Panel by selecting Windows Start → Programs → Emotiv→ EPOC Control Panel. When the Control Panel is launched for the first time, your firewall software (if installed on your  computer)  may  notify  you  that  the  Control  Panel  is  trying  to  accept  connections  from  the network.  For proper operation, you must allow EPOC Control Panel to use this port by selecting “Unblock” (or a similar option, depending on your firewall software).  Figure 1 Windows Firewall warning about EPOC Control Panel – select Unblock EPOC Control Panel showcases  the capabilities of the  Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadset to decipher brain signals, facial expressions and even mouse control using the in-built motion sensors.
  21 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    2.5  Placement of Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadset on the Head Carefully expand the EPOC neuroheadset to  place  it on  subject’s  head.   Using both hands, slide the neuroheadset down from the top of your head. Place the arms approximately as depicted, being careful to place the  sensors  with the black rubber insert  on the bone just  behind each  ear lobe.  Correct placement of the rubber sensor is critical for correct operation.  If any sensors fall out, replace them and ensure they are locked in place. The EPOC Neuroheadset should be positioned on the head as indicated by the following illustrations.   NOTE:  Caution should be exercised never to bend the arms of the neuroheadset backwards out of their natural curvature.  Damage may occur.   A view of a properly located Emotiv EPOC.  Note that the front sensors are 2  – 2.5  inches (50-60mm or about three finger widths) above the eyebrows.   The  “Reference  Sensors”  shown  here  must  have  good  contact  with  the  subject  to  assess  the Contact Quality  of  the  remaining  sensors.    You  many  need  to  press  these  against  the  subject’s scalp for a short period to establish a good conductive path.   In the event that the Reference Sensors do not make proper contact (all or most sensors “black” on Control Panel screen), the behind ear locations can be used as alternative Reference locations.  Swap the Comfort Pads with the Reference Sensors as shown. Also check that all of the sensor pads are damp.  Use the Reference Sensors location which gives best overall performance.  2.6  EmoEngine Status Panel  The top pane of EPOC Control Panel is known as the EmoEngine Status Pane. This pane displays indicators  that  provide  real-time  information  about  EmoEngine  status  and  EPOC  Neuroheadset sensor contact quality. It also exposes user profile management controls.   Figure 2 EmoEngine Status Pane
  22 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY       Engine Status By default, the Control Panel will automatically connect to the EmoEngine when launched. In this mode, it will automatically discover attached USB transceivers and Emotiv EPOC Neuroheadsets.  There are four status indicators: System Status: A summary of the general EmoEngine status. System  Up Time: The timestamp  (in seconds) attached  to the most  recently received  EmoState event. Generally, this corresponds to the length of time that the EmoEngine has been running with an EPOC Neuroheadset connected to the USB receiver. Wireless Signal: This displays the quality of the connection between the EPOC Neuroheadset and the Emotiv wireless USB receiver connected to your machine. If you have not yet connected, the display will show “No Signal”. If  the wireless signal strength  drops too low  (displayed  as “Bad”  or “No  Signal”)  then  no  detection  results  will  be  transmitted  and  the  Control  Panel  will  disable  its detection suite UI controls. Battery  Power:  Displays  an  approximation  of  the remaining charge  in an EPOC  Neuroheadset’s built-in battery.   2.7  User Status  Use the controls in this section to manage user profiles and assign a specific user (via their profile) to  a  specific  attached  EPOC  Neuroheadset.  Although  the  EmoEngine  supports  up  to  two simultaneously  connected  EPOC  Neuroheadsets,  EPOC  Control  Panel  only  displays  status information and detection results for a single EPOC Neuroheadset at a time. The Headset combo box allows you to specify the EPOC Neuroheadset that has the current “focus.” In Figure 3 the User Status controls tell us  that the Control  Panel is  currently displaying information for the  user  with profile “Emotiv User”,  wearing EPOC  Neuroheadset “0.” If you wish to use multiple headsets you can switch between them using the “Headset” drop-down box, or you can launch a second instance of EPOC Control Panel and select a different headset for each instance. Note: neuroheadset numbering begins with 0 and not 1 as you might expect.  Other operations that are supported include adding, saving, removing, and switching between user profiles. Note: EPOC Control Panel will  automatically save user  profile data to  disk when  it exits so it is  generally not necessary to use the Save Profile button.
  23 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     Figure 3 Add New User Profile  2.8  Sensor Contact Quality Display Accurate  detection  results  depend  on  good  sensor  contact  and  signal  quality.  This  display  is  a visual representation of the current contact quality of the individual EPOC Neuroheadset sensors. The  display  is  a  smaller  copy  of  the  contact  quality  visualization  found  on  the  Control  Panel’s Neuroheadset  Setup  tab.  Please  see  Section  3.0  for  more  information  about  fitting  the  EPOC Neuroheadset and achieving good signal quality.
  24 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    2.9   Neuroheadset Set-Up  The  Headset  Setup  panel  is  displayed  by  default  when  starting  EPOC  Control  Panel.  The  main function of this panel is to display contact quality feedback for the EPOC Neuroheadset’s sensors and provide guidance to the user in fitting the EPOC Neuroheadset correctly. It is important for the user  to  achieve  the  best  possible  contact  quality  before  proceeding  to  the  other  EPOC  Control Panel tabs. Poor contact quality will result in poor Emotiv detection results, although the EPOC will continue to perform moderately well with a small number of missing or lower quality sensors.  Figure 4 Neuroheadset Setup Panel The image on the left side of the panel is a representation of the sensor locations when looking down  from  above  onto  the  user’s  head.  Each  circle  represents  one  sensor  and  its  approximate location when wearing the neuroheadset. The color of the sensor circle is a representation of the contact  quality.  To  achieve  the  best  possible  contact  quality,  all  of  the  sensors  should  show  as green.  Other sensor colors indicate: Black:     No signal (Not Acceptable)
  25 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Red:      Very poor signal (Not Acceptable) Orange:    Poor signal Yellow:     Fair signal All Green:    Ideal signal Green + Some Yellows:  Acceptable Green + Black and/or Orange/Red:  Not Acceptable (EPOC may continue to function with several black or red sensors however many detections will be disabled and others will be less reliable). The setup procedure used to achieve good contact quality is outlined below. Only after the EPOC Neuroheadset  sensor  contact  quality has been maximised,  should  you  move  on  to  other  EPOC Control Panel tabs. 3.0  Achieving Good Signal Quality STEP 1:  Before putting on the EPOC Neuroheadset, ensure that each of the 16 electrode sockets are fitted with a sensor unit with a moist felt pad. If the pads are not already moist, wet them with saline solution before inserting into the neuroheadset using the procedure outlined in Section 2.2, above. STEP 2:  Switch on the EPOC Neuroheadset, and verify that the built-in battery is charged and is providing  power  by  looking  for  the  blue  LED  located  near  the  power  switch  at  the  back  of  the neuroheadset. If the neuroheadset battery needs charging, set the power switch to the off position, and plug the neuroheadset into the Emotiv battery charger using the mini-USB cable provided with the EPOC Neuroheadset, or alternatively through a spare USB socket on your PC using a USB-MiniB cable. Allow the EPOC Neuroheadset battery to charge for at least 15 minutes before trying again. A fully discharged neuroheadset will take up to 6 hours to reach full charge. STEP 3:  Verify that the Wireless Signal reception is reported as “Good” by looking at the  Engine Status area in the EmoEngine Status Pane (described in Section 2.6). If the Wireless Signal status is  reported  as  “Bad”  or  “No  Signal”,  then  make  sure  that  the  Emotiv  Wireless  USB  Receiver  is inserted into a USB port on your computer and that the bright LED and dim flickering data transfer LED on the top half of the receiver are visible. If the LED is blinking slowly or is not illuminated, then remove the receiver from the computer, reinsert it, and try again. Remove any metallic or dense physical obstructions located near the receiver or the EPOC Neuroheadset, and move away from any powerful sources of electromagnetic interference, such as microwave ovens, large motors, or high-powered radio transmitters. You may also attach the USB Transceiver to the end of a USB extension cable in order to position the Transceiver prominently in the space, away from potential sources of interference such as monitors and wireless routers. STEP 4:  Put on the EPOC Neuroheadset by gently pulling apart the headband and lowering the sensor  arms  onto  your  head  from  the  top  down,  near  the  rear  of  the  skull.  Next,  slide  the neuroheadset forward until the sensors closest to the neuroheadset pivot points are located directly
  26 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    above  your ears and as close to  your  hairline as possible.  Adjust  the fit so that  the  rectangular compartments at the front ends of the headband sit comfortably just above and behind your ears. Tilt the neuroheadset so that the two lowest, front-most sensors are symmetric on your forehead and  positioned  about  2  to  2.5  inches  above  your  eyebrows.    Finally,  check  that all  sensors  are touching  your  head  and,  if  not,  then  fine  tune  the  neuroheadset  fit  by  gently  sliding  the neuroheadset in small increments until an ideal fit has been achieved. STEP  5:   Starting  with the two sensors just above  and  about  an inch  (25mm) behind  your  ears (these  are  reference  sensors  for  which  good  contact  with  your  scalp  is  essential),  adjust  the sensors  so  they  make  proper  contact  with  your  scalp  (i.e.  show  green  on  the  contact  quality display). If the indicators are: Black:  Check that the sensor has a felt pad fitted. Check that the felt pad is pressing firmly against your scalp. Then try re-moistening the felt pad. If problems persist, this may indicate a problem with the EPOC Neuroheadset. Yellow, Orange, or Red: The sensor has not established a good conductive path with your scalp. Check  that the felt  pad  is  making  comfortable,  yet firm,  contact  with your  scalp. Try shifting the neuroheadset slightly back and forth on your head, or press gently on the troublesome sensor to improve contact. If the contact is adequate, ensure that the felt pad is moist. If the sensor’s indicator color becomes lighter, the signal quality is improving. If the sensor’s indicator color is getting darker the signal quality is deteriorating. If problems still persist, try parting the hair in the vicinity of the electrode so the felt pad touches your scalp. See the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE at the end of this manual for more details on how to deal with poor contact. STEP 6:  Repeat Step 5 for each of the remaining sensors until all of the sensors have adequate contact quality (i.e. are predominantly showing green). If at any time the reference sensors (located just above and behind your ears) no longer have a good  connection  (i.e.  they  show  RED,  and  most  or  all  of  the  other  sensors  turn  BLACK), immediately restore these sensors to green before proceeding further. Try the alternative reference locations behind the ears if you continue to have difficulty with the primary locations (Section 2.5).
  27 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    3.1   Expressiv™ Suite  The Expressive Suite details the facial expressions and non-verbal communication capabilities of the EPOC Neuroheadset.   No longer do you need to push a button or type in emoticons into a chat dialog box during game-play.  Now, if you want to show facial expressions on your avatar, you need only perform them while wearing the EPOC neuroheadset and you can display these expressions on the face of your avatar.    Figure 5 Expressiv Suite   3.1.1   Understanding the Expressiv Suite Panel Display  On the left-hand side of the Expressiv Suite panel is a simple avatar. The avatar will mimic your facial expressions, in camera view (i.e. not mirrored). The facial expressions which are displayed include horizontal eye movements to the left and right, normal eye blinks, left and right sided winks, clenching the teeth and smiling.,
  28 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    On the right-hand side of the panel is the  Sensitivity panel. This panel is explained further in the following section. 3.1.2   Sensitivity Adjustment Panel The  Control  Panel  offers  sensitivity  adjustments  for  the  Expressiv  Suite  detections.  This  is controlled through sliders to the right of avatar. For each facial expression, check the performance of the detection. If you feel that the Expressiv detection is not responding readily to a particular expression, then increase the sensitivity for that expression. If you feel that it is too easy to trigger a particular expression, or you are seeing “false positive” expressions, then decrease the sensitivity for that expression. Sensitivity can be increased or decreased by moving the sensitivity slider to the right or left, respectively.   Figure 6 Expressiv Suite Sensitivity Adjustment Panel
  29 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    3.1.3   EmoKey EmoKey links the Emotiv technology to your applications by easily converting detected events into any  combination  of  keystrokes.  EmoKey  is  a  nonintrusive,  lightweight,  background  process  that runs behind your existing games or applications. EmoKey lets you create mappings that define how detections are converted to keystroke combinations. Your mappings can then be saved and shared so  you  can  use  mappings  that  your  friends  have  created  for  your  favorite  games  and  software.  EmoKey  mappings  can  be  as  simple  as linking  the  Expressiv  smile  detection  to  text  characters such as ":)", so that chat applications instantly know when you smile.  Configuring EmoKey To configure a facial expression to EmoKey, select the expression you wish to link and click on the Key button next to the Facial Expression description.  This will bring up a Configuration Dialogue box as shown in Figure 7.  Type into the text box, the specific keystroke(s) you wish to send.  You can also make the facial expression send a continuous string of keys by checking the Hold the key box. There are also options to further configure the Key hold time and Key trigger delay time.  Once you are satisfied with the settings, click the Apply button.  Figure 7  Emokey Configuration Dialogue Box
  30 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     Once EmoKey is activated, the keystroke(s) allocated to the facial expression will be marked in the corresponding box.   An orange highlight will flash in the box to the right of the  facial expression  description that is being triggered.  Only actions that have keystrokes allocated will be sent to an application window that is active.  This is shown in Figure 8, where a smile triggers the keystroke “:)”. To make this happen, enter the desired keystrokes and carefully choose the trigger condition. Note  the  some  Expressions  have  the  option  “occurs”  while  others  have  “is  equal  to”,  “is  greater than”, “is less than”. Select “is greater than” and type “0.2” into the condition box, which will trigger your smile keystrokes whenever a Smile greater than 20% of full scale is detected.  Figure 8  EmoKey - Smile detection linked to “:)” You can manage and save Emokey mappings using the EmoKey menu at the top of the Control Panel Window. Mappings can be loaded or saved and you can also temporarily suspend EmoKey activity using the Activate tick selector in the EmoKey menu.
  31 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    3.2  Affectiv™ Suite The  Affectiv  Suite  of  functions  measures  and  displays  a  wide  range  of  subjective  emotional responses.   Levels  of  interest,  excitement,  and  engagement  that  you  experience  in  a  cyber environment are translated into graphical measurements on the control panel dials, and in some cases, into dynamically changing environments within games you are playing.      Figure 9  Affectiv Suite Panel  3.2.1  Affectiv Suite Introduction The Affectiv Suite reports real time changes in the subjective emotions experienced by the user. EPOC  Control  Panel  currently displays  three  short-term  and  three  long-term  Affectiv  detections: Meditation,  Engagement  and  Excitement.   Emotions  related  to  Engagement  are  alertness, vigilance, concentration, stimulation, interest.
  32 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    Examples of engaging video game events that result in a peak in the detection are difficult tasks requiring concentration, discovering something new, and entering a new area. Deaths in a game often  result  in  bell-shaped  transient  responses.  Shooting  or  sniping  targets  also  produce  similar transient responses. Writing something on paper or typing typically increase the engagement score, while closing the eyes almost always rapidly decreases the score. 3.2.2  Understanding the Affectiv Panel Display The  Affectiv  Suite  panel  contains  two  graph  panes  displaying  the  three  Affectiv  detections instantaneous and long-term average time scales. The top chart is configured to plot 30 seconds of data for the Engagement, Meditation and Instantaneous Excitement detections. The bottom chart defaults  to  display  5  minutes  worth  of  data  for  the  Long-Term  Engagement,  Meditation  and Excitement detections. The values that are plotted on the graphs are the output scores returned by the Affectiv detections. 3.2.3  Affectiv Suite Detection Details Scoring behavior: In general, the greater the increase in physiological arousal the greater the output score for the detection.  Instantaneous Excitement is experienced as an awareness or feeling of physiological arousal with a positive value. Excitement is characterized by activation in the sympathetic nervous system which results  in  a range  of physiological responses  including  pupil  dilation,  eye  widening,  sweat  gland stimulation, heart rate and muscle tension increases, blood diversion, and digestive inhibition. The Instantaneous Excitement detection is tuned to provide output scores that more accurately reflect short-term changes in excitement over time periods as short as several seconds. Related emotions: titillation, nervousness, agitation Long-Term Excitement is experienced and defined in the same way as Instantaneous Excitement, but  the  detection  is  designed  and  tuned  to  be  more  accurate  when  measuring  changes  in excitement over longer time periods, typically measured in minutes. Engagement  is  experienced  as  alertness  and  the  conscious  direction  of  attention  towards  task-relevant  stimuli.  It  is  characterized  by  increased  physiological  arousal  and  beta  waves  (a  well-known type of EEG waveform) along with attenuated alpha waves (another type of EEG waveform). The  opposite  pole  of  this  detection  is  referred  to  as  “Boredom”  in  EPOC  Control  Panel  and  the Emotiv API; however, please note that this does not always correspond to a subjective emotional experience that all users describe as boredom. Related  emotions:  alertness,  vigilance,  concentration,  stimulation,  interest  Scoring  behavior:  The greater the  attention, focus and cognitive workload, the greater the output score  reported by the detection.  Examples  of  engaging  video  game  events  that  result  in  a  peak  in  the  detection  are difficult tasks requiring concentration, discovering something new, and entering a new area. Deaths in a game often result in bell-shaped transient responses. Shooting or sniping targets also produce similar  transient  responses.  Writing  something  on  paper  or  typing  typically  increase  the engagement score, while closing the eyes almost always rapidly decreases the score.
  33 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    3.3  Cognitiv™ Suite  The  Cognitiv  Suite  panel  uses  a  virtual  3D  cube  to  display  an  animated  representation  of  the Cognitiv detection output. 3.3.1   Cognitiv Suite Introduction The  Cognitiv  detection  suite  evaluates  a  user’s  real  time  brainwave  activity  to  discern  the  user’s conscious  intent  to  perform  distinct  physical  actions  on  a  real  or  virtual  object.  The  detection  is designed to work with up to 13 different actions: 6 directional movements (push, pull, left, right, up and  down) and  6 rotations  (clockwise,  counter-clockwise,  left,  right,  forward  and  backward)  plus one additional action that exists only in the realm of the user’s imagination: disappear. Cognitiv allows the user to choose up to 4 actions that can be recognized at any given time. The detection reports a  single action or  neutral (i.e. no action)  at a time, along  with an  action  power which represents the detection’s certainty that the user has entered the cognitive state associated with that action.   Increasing the number of concurrent actions increases the difficulty in maintaining conscious control over the Cognitiv detection results. Almost all new users readily gain control over a single action quite  quickly.  Learning  to  control  multiple  actions  typically  requires  practice  and  becomes progressively harder as additional actions are added.  Although EPOC Control Panel allows a user to select up to 4 actions at a time, it is important that each user masters the use of the Cognitiv detection one action at a time, only increasing the number of concurrent actions after he or she has first gained confidence and accuracy with a lower number of actions.
  34 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     Figure 10  Cognitiv Suite Panel  3.3.2  Understanding the Cognitiv Panel Display  The  Cognitiv  Suite  panel  uses  a  virtual  3D  cube  to  display  an  animated  representation  of  the Cognitiv detection output. This 3D cube is also used to assist the user in visualizing the intended action during the training process. The Power gauge to the left of the 3D display is an indicator of the “action power”, or relative certainty that the user is consciously visualizing the current action. This information to the right displays  the current state of the Cognitiv detection and allows the user to define the current set of actions.  In order to enable the Cognitiv detection, each chosen action, plus the Neutral action must first be trained. For more information about the training process please refer to Section 3.3.3 below.  A green checkmark is used to indicate that the corresponding action has been trained; an orange X indicates a lack of training data. Remember, in order for the Cognitiv detection to be activated, all actions, plus Neutral (the user’s background mental state) must be trained. Use the drop down selection menu to modify the number and type of enabled actions.
  35 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    3.3.3  Cognitiv Training  The Cognitiv training process enables the EmoEngine to analyze your brainwaves and develop a personalized  signature  which  corresponds  to  each  particular  action,  as  well  as  the  background state, or “neutral”. As the EmoEngine learns and refines the signatures for each of the actions, as well as neutral, detections become more precise and easier to perform.  Figure 11 Cognitiv Neutral Training in action Pressing the TRAIN button next to the drop down menu activates the user interface controls that support the Cognitiv training process. The training process consists of three steps: First, train a neutral state. Neutral training must be completed first before any actions can be trained and activated.  To train neutral, there is nothing in particular that you need to do.  Simply relax, act natural and clear your mind.  Press the  TRAIN button to bring up the training screen and press GO when you are ready.  A progress bar will appear as your brainwaves are observed.  Once training is complete, you will be asked to accept or reject the training session by pressing YES or NO.  Once you accept, you will be automatically returned to the Cognitiv Panel Display.
  36 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     Figure 12 Accepting a Training Session When you are ready to begin imagining or visualizing an action you wish to train, select the action from the dropdown list. Actions that have already been trained are paired with a green checkmark; actions with no training data are paired with an orange X.  During the training process it is very important to maintain your mental focus for the duration of the training period (currently 8 seconds). Physical gestures, such as pushing an imaginary object with one hand, may be used to heighten your focus on the intended action, but are not required. You should also refrain from making substantial head movements or dramatic facial expressions during the training period, as these actions can interfere with the recorded EEG signal. Initially, the cube on  screen  will not  move, as  the system has  not yet acquired the training  data necessary  to construct a personalized signature  for  the current set of  actions.  After  Neutral and each enabled action have been trained at least once, the Cognitiv detection is activated and the cube will respond to the Cognitiv detection, and your mental control, in real time. Some users will find it easier to maintain the necessary mental focus if the cube is automatically animated to perform the intended action as a visualization aid during training. If you think you will benefit  from  this,  then  you  may  select  the  Animate  cube  according  to  training  action  checkbox. Otherwise, the cube  will remain stationary  or, if  you have already supplied training data and the detection is  active,  will be  animated by the current detection  results for the  action being trained, while you supply new training data.
  37 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY      Figure 13 Cognitiv training of push with animate cube according to training action selected Finally,  you  are  prompted  to  accept  or  reject  the  training  recording.  Ideal  Cognitiv  detection performance  is  typically  achieved  by  supplying  consistent  training  data  (i.e.  a  consistent  mental visualization on the part of the user) across several training sessions for each enabled action. The ability to reject the  last training recording allows  you to decide whether  you were able  to remain mentally focused on the appropriate action during the last training session. Alternatively, you may press  the  Abort  Training  button  to  abort  the  training  recording  if  you  are  interrupted,  become distracted, or notice  problems with the EPOC  Neuroheadset contact quality indicators during the recording.    A  training  session  is  automatically  discarded  if  the  wireless  signal  strength  or  EEG signal quality is poor for a significant portion of the training period. A notification will be displayed to the user if this has occurred. 3.3.4   Training Neutral The Neutral “action” refers to the user’s passive mental state; one that isn’t associated with any of the selected Cognitiv actions. While training Neutral, you should enter a mental state that doesn’t involve the other Cognitiv actions. Typically this means engaging in passive mental activities such as  reading  or  just  relaxing.  However,  to  minimize  “false-positive”  Cognitiv  action  results  (i.e. incorrect reporting of unintended actions), it may also be helpful to emulate other mental states and facial expressions that are likely to be encountered in the application context and environment in
  38 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    which  you’ll be  using  Cognitiv.  For  many users, providing more Neutral training data  will result  in better overall Cognitiv performance.   Neutral training must be completed first before any actions can be trained and activated. 3.3.5  Clear Training Button Occasionally, you may find that a particular trained action doesn’t work as well as it once did. This may  indicate  that  the  training  data  used  to  construct  your  personalized  Cognitiv  signature  was “contaminated” by a more recent, inconsistent training session or that some characteristics of your brainwaves  have  changed  over  time.  It  may  also  happen  that  you  wish  to  change  the  mental imagery or technique that you associate with a particular action. In either situation, you can use the RESET button to delete  the training data for the selected action. Keep in mind that doing so will disable the Cognitiv detection until new training data has been recorded for this action. 3.3.6  Cognitiv Tips Mental dexterity with the Cognitiv Suite is a skill that will improve over time. As you learn to train distinct,  reproducible  mental  states  for  each  action,  the  detection  becomes  increasingly  precise. Most users typically achieve their best results after training each action several times. Overtraining can  sometimes  produce  a  decrease  in  accuracy  –although  this  may  also  indicate  a  lack  of consistency and mental fatigue. Practice and experience  will help determine the ideal amount  of training required for each individual user. If it becomes hard for you to return to neutral (i.e. to stop the cube from moving)  you should try refreshing your mental state by momentarily shifting your focus away from the screen and relaxing. It is easy to become immersed in the experience and to have the Cognitiv actions at the “front of your mind” while trying to be neutral. Successful  training  relies  on  consistency  and  focus.  For  best  results,  you  must  perform  the intended action continuously for the full training period. It is common for novice users to become distracted  at  some  point  during  the  training  period  and  then  mentally  restart  an  action,  but  this practice will result in poorer results than training with a mental focus that spans the entire training period. A common mistake is for users  to attempt to “force” a particular action, usually by straining head, jaw,  tongue  or neck  muscles  or squinting.  These  actions  will just disguise a poor signature and make  the  detection  difficult  to  duplicate.  Try  to  relax  and  use  your  imagination  to  visualize  the intended  action,  especially  during training. Keep  your  eyes  open if  possible  so  you can see the visual feedback on screen. Actions will occur most reliably if the user relaxes and lets the action happen, in a similar way to moving a limb or remembering a tune. A short latency, of up to two seconds, in the initiation and cessation of the cube’s animated action on screen is typical.
  39 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    3.3.7  EmoKey for Cognitiv Actions EmoKey links the Emotiv technology to your applications by easily converting detected events into any  combination  of  keystrokes.  EmoKey  is  a  nonintrusive,  lightweight,  background  process  that runs behind your existing games or applications. EmoKey lets you create mappings that define how detections are converted to keystroke combinations. Your mappings can then be saved and shared so  you  can  use  mappings  that  your  friends  have  created  for  your  favorite  games  and  software. EmoKey can be as complex as linking a "lift" command to a sequence of keystrokes that trigger a levitation spell in a game.  To configure a Cognitiv action to EmoKey, select the action you wish to link and click on the KEY button to the far right of the Cognitiv Panel Display.  This will bring up a Configuration Dialogue box as shown in Figure 7.  Type into the text box, the specific keystroke(s) you wish to send.  You can also make the facial expression send a continuous string of keys by checking the Hold the key box. There are also options to further configure the Key hold time and Key trigger delay time.  Once you are satisfied with the settings, click the Apply button.  Figure 14 EmoKey Configuration Dialogue box Once EmoKey is activated, the keystroke(s) allocated to the Cognitiv action will be marked in the corresponding box.  An orange highlight will flash in the box to the right of the description of the action being triggered.  Only actions that have keystrokes allocated will be sent to an application window  that  is  active.    This is  shown in  Figure  14,  where a  pull triggers the  keystroke  “Z”. Make
  40 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    sure you set the condition to “is greater than” and enter 0.2 into the condition box at the lower right to trigger the “Z” key whenever the action strength exceeds 20% of full scale.      Figure 15  EmoKey in Action Linking Pull to keying in “Z”   3.3.8  Cognitiv Challenge   The Challenge tab allows you to play with cube model and submit your score to emotiv’s website
  41 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     Figure 16 Cognitiv Challenge Tab  You  click  to  START  button  to  begin  playing.  After  you  finish  playing,  you  can  click  to  SUBMIT SCORE to submit score to emotiv’s website. The HIGHSCORE button displays the highest score  3.4    Mouse Emulator The  EPOC  neuroheadset  comes  with  a  built-in  2-axis  gyroscope  which  enables  a  range  of additional functions.  One possible use is mouse cursor control.   3.4.1    Understanding the Mouse Emulator Tab The  Mouse Emulator  Tab  in the  EPOC  Control Panel allows you  to activate  the  neuroheadset’s gyroscope and link it to the control of your computer’s mouse cursor.
  42 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    The left side of the Mouse Emulator Tab provides a visual representation of the gyroscope’s relative position.  The right side of the Mouse Emulator Tab provides the controls to activate and deactivate this feature along with a slider bar to make sensitivity adjustments.    Figure 17 Mouse Emulator Tab 3.4.2  Mouse Emulator Controls To enable this feature, click on the Activate button.   Your mouse will immediately respond based on the movement of your head. Simply turn your head from left to right, up and down. You will also notice the orange indicator dot move in accordance with the movement of  your head/gyroscope.  The Mouse Sensitivity slider allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the gyroscope when controlling your mouse cursor.  The Reset button allows you to re-centre your position.   To deactivate this feature, use your head movement to move your cursor to the Deactivate button and left mouse click, or Press CTRL+SHIFT+M.
  43 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    4.0    Trouble Shooting and Help  Transceiver  Dongle lights don’t  work  (Should see either one slow flashing LED  – if unpaired – or one bright and one dim LED – if paired).    Try different USB port, different computer.    Check other USB equipment works in same port   Possible LED failure – carry on regardless  Transceiver Dongle not recognized (USB “ding” on insertion,  stream of Hardware Identifier strings observed on first installation)   Use only on XP, Window Vista and Windows 7 and virtual Windows XP/Vista/7 machines in Mac OS X   Check Device Manager list as Dongle is inserted and removed.   Try different USB port, different computer.   If Control Panel is running it will ask for User Profile selection when the Transceiver Dongle is recognized, whether the neuroheadset is paired or not  Does not pair (Transceiver Dongle switches from single slow flashing LED to one bright & one dim LED if correctly paired)   Check for blue LED on neuroheadset (recharge neuroheadset if absent).   Hold neuroheadset very close to USB, switch off and on.   Unplug and replace Transceiver Dongle in USB port, repeat pairing attempt   Obtain  a  USB  male  -  USB  female  extension  cable  and  plug  into  the  PC.  Attach  the Transceiver Dongle to the extension cable and position in a prominent location away from your PC, monitor, wireless router and other sources of radio-frequency interference.   Turn off or disconnect other wireless and Bluetooth devices in the area to isolate possible causes
  44 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY     Weak wireless connection or repeated drop-outs (expected range 3-5 metres within line of sight)   Move closer to the Transceiver Dongle   Obtain  a  USB  male  -  USB  female  extension  cable  and  plug  into  the  PC.  Attach  the Transceiver Dongle to the extension cable and position in a prominent location away from your PC, monitor, wireless router and other sources of radio-frequency interference.   Turn off or disconnect other wireless and Bluetooth devices in the area to isolate possible causes   Turn off neuroheadset, unplug Transceiver Dongle and repeat the pairing exercise  Sensors do not positively lock in place (sensors should click in place as they are rotated a quarter-turn clockwise after insertion into the socket)   Sensors are made deliberately tight to start with and the locking tabs are slightly deformed to the correct shape during the first fitting. Soetimes the sensors are very tight and the user feels they will not turn further into the socket.   Take each sensor in turn and use an empty socket in the Hydrator Pack. Forcibly rotate the sensor fully clockwise in the socket until a definite click is felt (use a cloth or tool to hold the sensor if your fingers are easily damaged). Click and unclick the sensor into the socket a few times to complete the process.   The sensor can now be fitted to the headset, Make sure ou feel a distinct catch as ou rotate the sensor into the socket and the finger tabs are aligned along the axis of each arm.  All sensors black except RED references (directly below ears on Contact Quality map)   Start with RUBBER COMFORT PADS in locations directly behind the ears.   The primary reference sensor locations are behind the head, elevated at about 30 degrees backwards behind the ears (see diagram in main section of this manual)   Ensure reference sensors and at least one forehead sensor are sufficiently wet   Ensure all sensors are properly located in the neuroheadset receptacles. They should not spin or fall out when gently moved.
  45 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY      Try  to  minimize  the  amount  of  hair  trapped  underneath  the  reference  sensors.  The neuroheadset can be wriggled to allow the sensors to pass through the hair, or you can try to displace some of the hair with a pencil or similar.   Gently press reference sensors onto the head for at least 5 seconds, then release. It may take another 20 seconds or so for the sensors to respond.   Gently  press  wet  forehead  sensor  for  5  seconds  then  release.  It  may  take  another  20 seconds or so for the sensors to respond.   If still no signals, switch reference sensors to the alternate location as follows: remove the RUBBER  COMFORT PADS (including the plastic  holders) from their  location behind the ears. They should twist out just like any of the sensors. Move the felt pads from the usual reference  locations  and  place  them  in  the  sockets  recently  vacated  by  the  RUBBER COMFORT PADS. You can put the COMFORT PADS into the original reference sockets, or leave them out if you prefer. Make sure you don’t lose them if you choose to leave them out.    Make sure the sensors are sufficiently damp and repeat the above procedure, taking care to locate the new reference sensors onto a patch of bare skin on or near the bony lump located  just  behind  the  ear  flap. Within  a few  seconds  the  sensors  should  come  to  life, especially if you press gently on some of the other sensors for a few seconds.  One or both of the sensors immediately adjacent to the ears remains black.   These sensors are located on the main body of the Arm assembly, closest to the arm pivot point. They detect  activity  in the temporal lobes  and are known as T7  (left side)  and T8 (right side). A combination  of  the  shape  of  the  arm  assembly and  the  user’s head  shape (particularly  long, narrow heads with relatively flat sides)   can  sometimes  result in these sensors failing to touch the head, being held off by some of the other sensors.   Check that the sensors are clean and attached properly as per the general comments in the next section   Check that the sensors are clean and attached properly as per the general    Remove the RUBBER COMFORT PAD including the plastic holder, from the side or sides where the contact cannot be achieved. The neuroheadset can be worn comfortably without these  pads  for  people  with  this  head  shape,  and  no  harm  will  come  to  the  connector sockets because they are fully enclosed. The change in balance point is usually sufficient to ensure contact occurs.   In the unlikely event that contact is still impossible to obtain, you can use a longer felt pad or use a cotton ball soaked in saline to fill the gap or replace the felt piece.
  46 EMOTIV EPOC USER MANUAL  |  BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY    One or more sensors remain black or red for every fitting and user   Check that the sensor is properly located in the socket. It should click firmly in place, the finger tabs should be aligned along the axis of the arm and it should not freely rotate in the socket.   Check that the sensor is sufficiently damp for operation   Check that the sensor is applying gentle but positive pressure to your head in this location. When  pressed,  it  should  not  move  inwards.  You  may  find  that  slightly  relocating  the neuroheadset settles the sensors into a better location   Remove the neuroheadset and gently press the felt pad into the sensor. It should protrude by no more than 2mm. It should also feel damp and be free of obstructions.   Remove the sensor and inspect it. The sensor should have a felt pad on the front side and a domed gold-plated metal plate which is visible from the rear side. The metal plate should be clean and free of obstructions at least across the central third of the domed section in order to make proper contact when inserted.   Check the socket. Make sure the gold contact plate is clean and there is nothing trapped in the socket which could affect the contact. The gold contacts inside the socket consist of three spring tabs which bend slightly upwards towards the sensor. Make sure they are not bent away, damaged or dirty.   Swap a  different sensor into  that location from  somewhere that  is  known to  be  working. This will eliminate a faulty sensor   Please  contact  Customer  Service  if  you  cannot  resolve  this  problem  and  the  location seems to be failing for each fitting and all users. If you have other problems or your problem is not rectified by the above procedures, please check the  updated  Troubleshooting  information,  visit  our  Live  Chat  Support,  initiate  a support  ticket  at www.emotiv.com or email support@emotiv.com for further assistance. .

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