BrainMaster 2.5 Clinical Pro

Two software programs in one (clinical software and supervised remote training feature). Session librarian, autothresholding, over 100 enhancements, new screens, games and more. Includes two channel module with 10 GigOhm input impedence, documentation, cleaning gel, conductive paste, 5 gold plated electrodes, manual, carry bag, 15 month warranty (parts & labor), one year Affiliate Membership, one year Brain-m list server membership.

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About BrainMaster 2.5 Clinical Pro Software

Improved control screens

It is simpler and easier to select working folders and run EEG sessions. There are helpful dialog boxes that guide you along the way, and provide helpful information when it is needed. It is now much more of a "click and go" design.

The setup screens are also improved in a variety of ways. For example, all controls associated with data acquisition are now in the one "Data Channels" dialog. This makes it easier to set up all parameters at once, and to avoid having to make changes at different places in the software.

Built-in folders

For users who do not need a clinically oriented training protocol, simple alpha training and "BrainMirror" folders are provided, ready to go. These support simple needs that are currently addressed by other devices that do not have a clinical emphasis, and add a new dimension of simplicity and ease of use to 2.5 software.

Electrode ID's

Electrodes are identified in the training protocols, and there is a prompt dialog box when the session starts, that tells you where to put the electrodes. This simplifies setup and operation.

Simplified training screen

The controls on the training screen are simplified, and all are assisted by helpful dialogs when they are used. You now see only the controls you need, and it is impossible to use them incorrectly. In addition, the training screen starts up in an "idling" mode, giving you time to check the electrodes and make sure you are ready for training, before using any of the
allotted session time, or using your session. If you decide you are not ready to do EEG training, you can cancel the session, and use it later.

Improved menus on the training screen

All pop-down menus on the training screen have helpful check marks to show you which options are selected. We have eliminated the control buttons that some people found confusing, and replaced them all with simple checked menus. It is also now possible to select the MIDI voice (flute, piano,echo, etc etc) from the training screen, making it much simpler to customize this sound to your preference.

Improved training screen appearance

The training screen background is now a darker grey color, and all displays show up brighter and clearer in color. This improves overall aesthetics, and is especially helpful when the system is used in a darkened room.

Autothresholding

The system is now able to adjust thresholds on its own, based on a setting that determines the desired percent time over thresholds. Separate targets are settable for the enhance and inhibit components, and for the hibeta (artifact rejection). The software automatically calculates the appropriate threshold based on recent data, and allows the user to have this threshold applied at selected times. Thresholds can be autoupdated either at the end of a baseline run, on user demand by key press, or at the beginning of each session "run".

Both the current percent-time-over-threshold and the desired percents are shown in the thermometer panel on the training screen. In addition, both the current threshold and the new (next) threshold are shown. When autothresholding is used, the keyboard controls typed into the training screen window change the percent targets, which are shown in red, as are the new thresholds calculated. Session control

In addition to being able to program the session length as before, it is now possible to program in pre- and post-session baselines, as well as a specified number of runs of a certain length. For example, you could have 1-minute baselines, and 10 2-minute runs in a session. The system will take baseline data, then switch into training mode automatically. In addition, pausing between runs is a selectable option. Also, the system can be set to autoupdate thresholds between runs, if desired. With session control, the session becomes an automatic, preprogrammed series of steps, that can
proceed with or without use intervention.

Pausing has also been improved. The session can be paused at any time by pressing the spacebar. It can be resumed by pressing the space bar again.

EEG Data Saving

EEG Data Saving has been improved. The system now saves EEG data in files that are named by session and run number, for easy access. These files can also be read into the NeuroGuide software provided by Applied Neuroscience.

Session Librarian

The Session Librarian makes it possible to easily "zip up" training folders to be sent from one computer to another. Library files can be sent via email, floppy disk, or any other desired method. It is possible, for example, for a clinician to set up a trainee's folder with all the protocol settings, number and length of sessions, and so on, and provide this to the trainee in a single library file. The trainee can then unpack the folder using their Session Librarian, and have the training folder ready to use. This eliminates the need for home users to ever look at the setup screens, and it ensures that they get the exact number any type of sessions that the clinician specifies. This is called a "take-home disk," and it provides the neurofeedback equivalent to a bottle of pills that can be taken home and used upon the clinician's prescription.

Then, when the trainee has done some training sessions, they can pack up the folder on their PC, along with all the results, and send it back to the clinician, who can review their progress and results. We call this the "take-in disk."

The Session Librarian is also useful with the new MINI-Q headbox. When an appropriate assessment folder is used, the MINI-Q will provide all the EEG data and statistics in a single place that can be packed up and sent to a clinician or other evaluator, who can then unpack the data on their PC, analyze it, and provide an interpretation.

Support for Remote Training

When used with the Session Librarian, the 2.0 software provides the ability to selectively enable training and control screens, to suit the requirements for home, school, or office-based training. Clinicians are able to set up folders, provide them to trainees, and employ a system of "passkeys" to enable trainees to use the biofeedback capabilities of the BrainMaster, without going outside the parameters that the clinician specifies. Remote users can receive files remotely, and send results back to the clinician. In this way, clinicians may have a numbers of remote trainees using biofeedback, while maintaining confidence that the quality and type of neurofeedback is as specified. Separate settings folders and training folders

In the 1.9A software, one type of folder was used for all purposes, including storing training settings, and for running actual training sessions. This caused confusion for some users. In the 2.0 software, a separate set of settings folders is provided, in addition to the training folders. While training folders continue to store settings, and can be used to store settings, the separate set of settings folders should reduce confusion for users who want to define and save a settings in a separate list of names.

Improved graphic display screens

Many of the displays that used to be presented in small "panels" on the training screen are now provided as resizable windows. These are flicker-free displays that can be resized or moved, and put on a second (or third) monitor if desired. The new display windows are:

Improved Xwing: Xwing is now flicker-free, has colors that adapt to show the training protocol used, has added a new feature - the moon in the sky gets larger and smaller with the high beta, providing an indication of this important parameter. Xwing also has a 2-channel display capability - when 2-channel training is used, Xwing shows two spaceships and two planets, representing the two channels that are being trained. Thresholds can also be changed by typing into this window.

BoxFlow: Boxflow provides a display of boxes of changing size, with the primary enhance component also shown in flowing lines that progress up the screen. This provides a useful time summary of the past data, enhancing
training value. Threshold are shown numerically, and can be adjusted by typing into this window.

BrainMirror: The new full-window BrainMirror works in both 1-channel and 2-channel modes. Thresholds are shown superimposed on this display, and can be changed by keyboard control.

Compressed Spectral Array (CSA): This display is now in full color, and scrolls down the window. It is also flicker-free. It also displays in both 1-channel and 2-channel modes.

Trend Graph: This window displays the EEG component data as a trend line wiping across the screen. The entire window covers a 1-minute epoch. Changes are visible in real-time, and display selected components in a clearly visible, colored line.

Thermometers: The "thermometer" bar graph displays are available in their  own window, in addition to remaining available on the training screen. The window version is resizable, providing large displays when required. The threshold is clearly shown, and can be changed by typing into this window.

Numbers: The improved Numbers screen is now flicker-free. It also shows 1 or 2 channels, as appropriate. When 2 channels are shown, it also shows the coherence values. In addition, it is possible to also view the ratios of components to theta ("beta/theta", "alpha/theta", etc), and the ratio display is selectable.

Improved filtering software / modal frequency

The digital filters have been improved. They are now capable of being used for wide band filtering. In the previous software, digital filters worked for 10 Hz maximum bandwidth. In the 2.0 software component bands can be up to 32 Hz wide.

The calculation of modal frequency has also been improved. It is possible to display on the training screen the "center of mass" of the FFT frequency for any of the EEG components. This provides a robust, accurate estimate of  the actual frequency of any component.

Recalibration of values / selectable scales

The amplitude of the component values as reported and used in the software has been re-evaluated using calibration sources and in comparison with other industry devices. Frequency normalization curves are now calculated and
applied to all data, both from the digital filters and from the FFT's (fast fourier transforms). It is now possible to obtain amplitude data that are consistent with leading quantitative EEG systems (Lexicor, Capscan, Neurocybernetics). In addition, it is possible to measure and work with data in either of two selectable scale ranges: "RMS" ("root-mean-squared") as used by Neuropathways and BrainMaster 1.9A, and BrainWave Animation Pro, as well as "P-P" ("peak-to-peak") as used by Lexicor and Neurocybernetics.

The summary data is now reported in both digital filter values, and in FFT values. While digital filter values have been used in the past and by other equipment (Neuropathways, Neurocybernetics), FFT values are preferred for
evaluation methods and are used by typical quantitative EEG systems (Lexicor). Our system now allows you to see and evaluate EEG data using both methods.

New sound feedback modes

In addition to the previous MIDI sounds, we now have a "pitch variable" sound mode. In this mode, the pitch of the sound is representative of the size of the component being trained. This mode uses a standard "major scale" of notes, which is esthetically pleasing.

The sound feedback for coherence has also been improved. Now, whether you are uptraining or downtraining coherence, the sound will get louder the more you attain your goal. Also, the "pitch variable" mode described above is
also available for coherence training.

Improvements in Breview

Breview (the data review program) has been improved. There are now more options for how to view and print the data, including text as well as graphic display. The display scale is selectable, so that very small or
very large numbers can be seen. Threshold values, and percent-time-over-threshold can also be plotted. Data can be viewed from the digital filters or from the FFT. It is now possible to select summary files by double-clicking on them directly from Windows Explorer.

Support of the MINI-Q 12-channel headbox

The system is capable of supporting our new MINI-Q 12-channel headbox, which includes switch-selection of 6 pairs of electrodes, when using a head cap (from Electro-Cap, Inc). This switchbox selects the following pairs of
electrodes: Fz/Cz, F3/F4, C3/C4, P3/P4, T3/T4, O1/O2

All pairs are acquired in 2-channel mode, with linked ears as a reference, and the standard Electro-Cap Ground (approximately "FCz") as ground.

When used with the provided protocol files, the system will acquire 1-minute samples from each pair, and prompt the user to set the switch in the appropriate location, before proceeding. Thus, in a little over 6 minutes, it is possible to acquire a 12-channel EEG. A special type of excel file can be created, with the data formatted and ratios computed, especially for this evaluation. The resulting data can be imported into Excel, used with user-designed and third-party macros, or imported into the NeuroGuide from Applied Neurotechnology.

Support for Aux Data / Hemoencephalography (HEG)

The 2.5 software is able (on factory-modified 2E modules) to acquire and display auxlilary, non-EEG data. One of the first applications of this modality is the hemoencephalographic data from the HEG unit provided by
BioComp Research Institute. This provides sound feedback, as well as a trend line display, indicating the current value of the transcranial infrared oximetry measurement.

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