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10_things_to_consider

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:42:02 -0700

10 Things to Consider when Creating a BCI Application 1. Make it easy to connect and play. If it is frustrating to connect and start playing, people will get tired of playing. 2. You should include a visual indicator to provide feedback. Controlling something with your mind is like moving a new limb. Knowing what you are doing will enable you to learn to make mental corrections. That's why visual feedback can play such an important part.

academic_developers

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:33:12 -0700

* Contact our Research Department to determine if the MindSet is appropriate for your research, or if you would require a MindSet Pro * Purchase the MindSet and MRT (there is a 21-day risk-free return policy on both products). If you are interested in doing serious research or development, we strongly recommend also purchasing the Developer Support Program * Download and open up the MRT to read about the NeuroView and NeuroSkyLab programs in the MRT Research Guide. Determine which is appr…

all_code_samples_and_tutorials

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:26:00 -0700

New code samples and tutorials will be added here as they become available. ThinkGear Connector (TGC) * Sample program for Flash: [Brainwave Visualizer for Flash] ---------- ThinkGear Communications Driver (TGCD) * Basic “Hello World” program for C/C++: Updated thinkgear_testapp

android_api

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:53:03 -0700

Download the beta of our Android API here.

app_ideas

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:23:31 -0700

There are many great ideas that NeuroSky has for application development, but have not been fully explored through our different demos and examples. When we have a fleshed out, actable game idea, we will detail it in this article. If you have any questions, send an email to: publish@neurosky.com

app_notes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:25 -0700

app_notes_and_tutorials

Tue, 08 May 2012 13:28:59 -0700

New Application Notes and Tutorials will be added here as they become available. ---------- ThinkGear Connector (TGC) * HelloEEG! Adobe Flash Tutorial * HelloEEG! Part 2 * Sample program for Flash: [Brainwave Visualizer for Flash] ---------- ThinkGear Communications Driver (TGCD)

app_standards

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:52:51 -0700

Introduction NeuroSky’s EEG headsets, such as the MindSet and the MindWave are sophisticated devices that bridge your mind to a host of devices and applications. Sophisticated electronic devices demand clear and universally understandable interface. And solid interface helps users feel comfortable with new technology.

applications

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:11:41 -0700

arduino_tutorial

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:33:02 -0700

* Interfaces with the MindWave with the RF USB dongle for stand-alone operation * Acquiring the Attention and Meditation eSense values from the data stream. * Displaying your Attention level using LEDs This step-by-step guide is intended to quickly get a typical Arduino board user up and running with the MindWave. This guide will show how to setup quickly for communication with the MindWave and gives example code to parse the output stream. The parsed output stream can then be used to perf…

beta

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:14:51 -0700

We are posting several of our new Beta APIs on this page, while we prepare for the formal release of our Developer Tools 3. If you have any feedback regarding these toolsets, email us back at store (at) neurosky.com . ThinkGear.NET * [ThinkGear.NET Release Candidate]

brainwave_visualizer

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:19:09 -0700

The Brainwave Visualizer is a colorful, interactive application controlled by your brain, that shows you a graphical representation of your brain’s activity. The Brainwave Visualizer includes the Brainwave Visualization, Brainwave Power Spectrum Graph, and the eSense Attention and Meditation meters. The on-screen shapes morph and change color depending on your state of mind. Because each person has a unique brain wave profile, no two visualizations will ever be the same.

casual_developers

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:19:12 -0700

If you're a developer with a tight budget or just heard about the BCI technology and just want to try things out, follow the easy steps below. Within about 20 minutes, you'll have enough of an understanding to begin BCI programming (bookmark this page as your entry page for reference, and always START on this page on future visits, and come BACK to this page after you finish each step!):

code_samples_and_tutorials

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:16:03 -0700

eeg_band_powers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:40:37 -0700

EEG typically involves analyzing amplitudes (powers) of activity in certain frequency ranges (bands). ThinkGear reports the relative power of each EEG band, typically at 1 second intervals. * EEG Band Frequencies * EEG Band Power Values and Meaning

eeg_brainwaves

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:28:49 -0700

* whitepapers (coming soon) * Basic explanation of NeuroSky's BCI technology

eeg_researcher

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:18:18 -0700

If you want to collect and study EEG data, here's what you do (no programming skills required): * Contact our Research Department to determine if the MindSet is appropriate for your research, or if you would require a MindSet Pro * Purchase the MindSet and MRT (remember, there is a 21-day risk-free return policy on both products!). If you are interested in doing serious research, we recommend also purchasing the Developer Support Program * Download and open up the MRT to read about the …

eeg_researchers

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:13:57 -0700

If you want to collect and study EEG data, here's what you do (no programming skills required): * Contact our Research Department to determine if the MindSet is appropriate for your research, or if you would require a MindSet Pro * Purchase the MindSet and MRT (remember, there is a 21-day risk-free return policy on both products). If you are interested in doing serious research, we recommend also purchasing the Developer Support Program. * Download and open up the MRT to read about the …

esenses_tm

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:50:54 -0700

eSense(tm) Meters For all the different types of eSenses (i.e. Attention, Meditation), the meter value is reported on a relative eSense scale of 1 to 100. On this scale, a value between 40 to 60 at any given moment in time is considered “neutral”, and is similar in notion to “baselines” that are established in conventional EEG measurement techniques (though the method for determining a ThinkGear baseline is proprietary and may differ from conventional EEG). A value from 60 to 80 is considere…

glossary

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:57:07 -0700

(glossary definitions coming soon...) A2DP - API - Application Note - Attention - Brainwave - Brainwave Visualizer - Developer Support Program - EEG - EEG Band Power - EEG Frequency Band - Electrode - Electroencephalograph - Electroencephalography -

hardware_developers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:48 -0700

For companies interested in designing their own headsets and toys for mass production, this is the track for you. It was through this process that Mattel and Uncle Milton developed their MindFlex and Force Trainer toys respectively, which are now on store shelves. Here's what to do:

helloeeg_adobe_flash_tutorial

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:30:19 -0700

* Create an Adobe Flash project * Connect to the ThinkGear Connector using Adobe ActionScript 3 in Adobe Flash * Retrieve and use eSense from the MindSet This tutorial requires the following materials: * MindSet * ThinkGear Connector * Adobe Flash CS4 Professional * as3corelib

helloeeg_part_2

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:31:04 -0700

* Build upon HelloEEG! Tutorial 1 * Animate an object using ActionScript * Using other data supplied from the MindSet This tutorial requires the following materials: * MindSet * ThinkGear Connector * Adobe Flash CS4 Professional * as3corelib

i_want_to_compile_something_now

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:33 -0700

Windows: * Download the free MDT and purchase a MindSet (remember, there is a 21-day risk-free return policy!) * Open up the MDT and follow the step-by-step instructions in tgcd/win32/README.txt to create a Visual Studio project that uses your brainwaves. * Check out the App Notes and Tutorials to try step-by-step tutorials to create your own projects, including Flash and Arduino.

jumpstart

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:16:39 -0700

Windows: * Download the free MDT and purchase a MindSet (remember, there is a 21-day risk-free return policy!) * Open Visual Studio 2005 to * Check out the App Notes and Tutorials to try step-by-step tutorials to create your own projects, including Flash and Arduino.

jumpstart_yourself_as_a_neurosky_developer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:06:36 -0700

mindset

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:40:51 -0700

A resource for international MindSet manuals, guides, and applications. Quick Start Guide English: [Quick Start PDF] Instruction Manuals English: [English PDF] Chinese: [Chinese PDF] Japanese: [Japanese PDF] CD The CD can be downloaded in the following components:

mindset_data_types

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:35:28 -0700

The MindSet outputs the following types of data for use by applications: * eSense Attention value * eSense Meditation value * poor signal quality * EEG band powers (delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma) * raw EEG wave samples (at 512Hz) For full details about the data types, including meanings and ranges, please download the free MDT and refer to the MindSet Communications Protocol (located in the tg/ directory).

mindset_instruction_manual

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:13:06 -0700

Thank you for purchasing NeuroSky's MindSet(tm). This Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device turns your brainwaves into actions, unlocking new worlds of interactivity. The MindSet reports the wearer’s mental state in the form of NeuroSky's proprietary Attention and Meditation eSense(tm) algorithms, along with raw wave and information about the brainwave frequency bands. The NeuroSky MindSet can be used with supported video games, research software, or a number of other applications for an enha…

mindset_instruction_manual_-_japanese

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:27:06 -0700

NeuroSkyのMindSet(tm)（マインドセット）をお買い上げいただき誠に有難うございます。この脳コンピュータインターフェース（Brain-Computer Interface: BCI）デバイスはユーザーの脳波を何らかのアクションに変換し、新しいインタラクティビティの地平を開きます。 MindSet は、原波形と脳波周波数帯に加えて、NeuroSkyが独自に開発したeSense(tm)アルゴリズムが導き出す、集中度/リラックス度メーターの形式で着用者の心の状態を伝えます。 NeuroSky MindSetは、対応するテレビゲームや研究用ソフトウェア、そしてユーザーエクスペリエンスを向上させるためのその他さまざまなアプリケーションで使用することができます。…

mindwave

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:36:34 -0700

Please note that the MindWave is a white-colored headset. If you have a black MindWave Mobile headset, please click here to go to that product's support page instead. [MindWave Headset] On this page you will find downloads, manuals, and guides for your MindWave product.

mindwave_arduino_project

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:00:35 -0700

MindWave and Arduino: Tutorial Version 1 More advanced, more “hacking” MindWave and Arduino: Tutorial Version 2 Through the computer and ThinkGear Connector This is a summary of a larger project. The core task was to link a MindWave through a computer to an Arduino.

mindwave_rf_dev_board

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:35:22 -0700

Important Info * The MindWave RF Dev Board is a product created and supported by RFWorld and Alchemy. NeuroSky is a distributor. FAQ Downloads Documentation Drivers Software Additional Support If your issue is not addressed above, please contact your Sales Representative, visit , or email support@neurosky.com, and mention the name of your product is MindWave RF Dev Board.

mindwavemobile

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:30:24 -0700

[MindWave Mobile headset] On this page you will find downloads, manuals, and guides for your MindWave Mobile product. Please note that the MindWave Mobile is a black-colored headset. If you have a white MindWave headset, please click here to go to that product's support page instead.

mindwaveregister_en

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:27:10 -0700

neurosky_store

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:27:50 -0700

Interested in publishing your application? Get in touch with us. * NeuroSky License Agreement * Developer's License Agreement.

neuroskylab

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:27:21 -0700

* Purchase and download the MRT * Read the NeuroSkyLab User's Manual What is NSL? Who is NSL for? NeuroSkyLab NeuroSkyLab is targeted at the EEG researcher who is familiar with the MATLAB environment. For those comfortable with MATLAB scripting, NeuroSkyLab provides much more powerful capabilities than NeuroView in terms of customization and real-time data viewing and analysis.

old_start_page

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:27:02 -0700

MindSet Research Tools The MindSet Research Tools (MRT) are a collection of software tools designed to facilitate the process of analyzing and characterizing EEG. The core components of the MRT are as follows: NeuroView NeuroView is designed to be appropriate for EEG researchers wishing simply to view and record EEG data in realtime. The recorded data can be easily exported to other third-party applications for downstream data analysis and processing.

presentations

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:09:37 -0700

We will be uploading various presentations and lectures through this page. Game Concepts Our technology can be applied to a range of game concepts. We have outlined several methods and implementations within this PDF: Game Concepts PDF

professional_developers

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:19:34 -0700

If you're a professional developer or serious about making a quality game or application to be sold to the masses eagerly awaiting BCI applications, simply follow the steps below to go all the way from “concept?” to “product!” (bookmark this page as your entry page for reference, and always start on this page or come back to this page after each step!):

projects

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:29:17 -0700

MindWave + Arduino Project Mattel Electric Shock Hack MAKE Force Trainer Lego - Puzzlebox

sample_code_tutorials

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:57:26 -0700

serious_developers

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:43:25 -0700

* Contact our University Program? * Purchase the MindSet and MRT, and preferably the Developer Support Program * Follow the documentation included with the MindSet and MRT * Ask questions to NeuroSky at NeuroSky Support * Optionally ask questions to other researchers/developers in the Developer's Forum

sidebar

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:44:55 -0700

Getting Started * Start here * Casual Developers * Professional Developers * Hardware Developers * Academic Developers * EEG Researchers * App Standards * App Ideas * What is ThinkGear? * What is the MDT? * What kinds of applications can I develop? * Presentations

signal_quality

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:37:28 -0700

This value gives an indication of how poor the signal is, such as whether the signal is contaminated with noise, or is clearly not even connected to a person's head. For full details about the data types, including meanings and ranges, please download the free MDT and refer to the MindSet Communications Protocol (located in the tg/ directory).

software

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:12:04 -0700

Languages English/Chinese/Japanese Visualizer 2 Store Link NeuroBoy Store Link

start

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:13:09 -0700

Application Demand is Taking Off To foster growth in the BCI community, NeuroSky has developed generous revenue-share programs to bolster your innovation. Further, our best-in-class developers have the chance to bundle their applications with NeuroSky hardware for distribution around the world, earning significant additional revenue streams based upon hardware sales.

tgc_sample_code_tutorials

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:42:42 -0700

tgcd_sample_code_tutorials

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:12 -0700

thinkcap

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:26:26 -0700

Important Info * The ThinkCap 1.0 SDK is currently a Beta product. FAQ * Q: The ThinkCap 1.0 headset is too small. Is there any way to make it bigger? * A: Brain Net offers medium/large size nets. Please visit _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to purchase a larger net. To replace the net, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

thinkgear_communications_driver_tgcd

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:23:08 -0700

* Download the MDT * Read the MDT Development Guide What is TGCD? Who is TGCD for? Sample Code/Tutorials ThinkGear Connection Driver The ThinkGear Connection Driver (TGCD) is a native Windows and OS X library that handles all the “heavy lifting” of interacting with a MindSet, from setting up the connection to interpreting the data stream received from the MindSet. The API exposed by TGCD is extremely simple.

thinkgear_communications_protocol

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:22:21 -0700

* Download the MDT * Read the MindSet Communications Protocol document (in tg/ directory) MindSet Communications Protocol For developers who want to integrate MindSet functionality in an embedded environment or for those developer who want to delve into the inner workings of the data stream transmitted by the MindSet, we provide the full specification for the MindSet data stream, as well as source code for an implementation of the ThinkGear packet parser in ANSI C. Developers can drop this …

thinkgear_connector_tgc

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:44:14 -0700

The ThinkGear Connector (TGC) runs as a background process on your computer and is responsible for directing headset data from the serial port to an open network socket. It is available on both Windows and OS X. Any language or framework that contains a socket library should be able to communicate with it. TGC is an ideal option for developers working in frameworks like Adobe Flash.

thinkgear_stream_parser

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:45:49 -0700

Refer to the “ThinkGear Stream Parser” chapter of the “MindSet Communication Protocol” document (in the tg/ directory of the MDT) for complete documentation and examples.

todo

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:08:46 -0700

Things left to do: * What kinds of applications can I develop? * Need to fill in * Refers to MDT for now... * ThinkGear Connector (TGC) * ThinkGear Communications Driver (TGCD) * ThinkGear Communications Protocol * NeuroSkyLab

torque_project

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:41:39 -0700

Credit: Creator: Christian Lucas Advisor: Assistant Professor Albert Chen Summer 2010 ESAL Setting up: Installed Torque3D Visual Studio March 2010 DirectX SDK neuroSky thinkgear Win32 Api Compiling the engine source: * Make a new project through the torque3d software * Navigate to the project folder from within Visual Studios of the torque3d project that was made * Compile solution, and if the environment was set up correctly, it should compile without errors. * …

using_thinkgear_with_unity

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:23:24 -0700

* Step-by-step guide to integrate brainwave-sensing functionality into your Unity-based game * A downloadable sample Unity project that demonstrates a simple implementation * Develop and deploy ThinkGear-enabled applications on both Mac and PC

what_is_the_mdt

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:09:10 -0700

Developer Tools The Developer Tools are the set of software tools and APIs for NeuroSky Headset (MindSet and MindWave) that make it easy for developers to create innovative applications that interact with the user's mental state. The MDT includes the following separate, independent APIs and interfaces:

what_is_thinkgear

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:57:55 -0700

ThinkGear™ is the technology inside every NeuroSky product or partner product that enables the device to interface with the wearers’ brainwaves. It includes: * the sensor that touches the forehead, * the contact and reference points located on the ear pad, and * the onboard chip that processes all of the data.

what_kinds_of_applications_can_i_develop

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:48 -0700

You can divide usage of brainwaves in an application between voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary is when you are actively trying to do something. For example, the more you relax, the higher you can float an object. Involuntary is when you are already engaged in some other activity, and you are not purposely trying to affect the state of your brainwaves.

which_api_is_right_for_me

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:55:57 -0700

Choose an API below based on your programming background, the platform(s) you'd like to work with, and the language(s) you'd like to code with, and then refer to the MindSet Development Guide for more information about your chosen API: ThinkGear Connector (TGC) Runs as a background program, allowing your program to get ThinkGear data from a standard TCP/IP socket