The Mind Mirror 6 Hardware
digital sampling unit for neurofeedback and biofeedback
The digital sampling unit (DSU) is a high-quality, research-grade neurofeedback/biofeedback device that is handmade in the Vilistus factory located in the U.K. It transfers data at the standard EEG rate of 256 samples per second.
Small and easily transported, the DSU operates on USB connectivity and features four data ports used for EEG and/or physiology measurements transmitted in real time to the Vilistus Pro and Mind Mirror software.
EEG with Integrated Physiology sensors
The dual-channel EEG sensor reliably measures 0.5-100 hertz on both sides of the brain and uses only one of the four ports in the DSU. The Mind Mirror software integrates EEG measurements for recording and advanced data analysis with two physiology meters: Galvanic Skin Response and Blood Volume Pulse. Professionals and self-trainers use these sensors to master their brainwaves and regulate the body. Together, these sensors facilitate new discoveries about the correlations between the body, mind, and consciousness.
The Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) sensor has been calibrated to the values of the highly sensitive Electrical Skin Response (ESR) meter used by Max Cade to measure physical arousal/relaxation. Small electrodes taped to two fingertips measure relative changes in either skin conductance (uSiemens) or skin resistance (Ohms) values.
The GSR's 0-6 Lesh scale provides absolute arousal and relaxation values. Correlated by Cade to EEG production, Lesh scale readings allow the meditator to use GSR only and extrapolate brainwave states of consciousness.
The Blood Volume Pulse (BVP) sensor is a light-sensitive electrode clipped to the little finger. It measures heart rate changes in real-time. Post-session summary view windows show pulse rate, heart rate variability, and stress index over the course of the session or in segments of time as a means of measuring the extent of inner peace, calm, and health.
Used individually or together, the EEG, GSR, and BVP sensors enable users to self-regulate the body as a means to brainwave mastery.
Manual Trigger Button
The optional Manual Trigger Button is placed in the lap or in the palm of the hand. The button is pressed to set event markers in the recording without creating movement artifact and beta-wave activity. Markers enable the meditator to closely match subjective experiences with the objective data.
Additional SENSORS
Inserted in the DSU's fourth port when EEG, GSR, and BVP sensors are in use, these specialized instruments provide additional insights into body-mind functionality.
- sEMG sensor for direct application on muscles to monitor and train down localized muscle tension
- Temperature sensor for monitoring changes in peripheral skin temperature. Taped to the index finger, the temp sensor measures the mind/body's movement toward meditation (warming) or sleep (cooling)
- Mind Slice is a USB-powered device that sits anywhere in the room and lights up with variable colors to provide direct visual EEG feedback while not in meditation. It helps users externalize the Awakened Mind and other patterns to waking awareness.
"...Once the student becomes aware of what's going on inside his body, which is what the machine tells him, he can begin to associate these changes in body functions with subtle changes in his conscious feelings - his subjective awareness...After the student finds he is able to use his own awareness and feelings to tell him his internal functions (which is sensory biofeedback), he no longer needs an external device to feed external signals back to him."
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The Mind Mirror
Judith Pennington, founder
Institute for the Awakened Mind
Awakened Mind Enterprises, LLC
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Bath, PA 18014
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