Mindfield eSense, Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL User manual Biofeedback training eSense App Electrodes Version 5 1 0 22th of May 2021...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 4: ...4 Privacy policy 53 Transmission of anonymous usage data and crash reports 53 Contact 54 Your Notes 54...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...