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1. Attention consult accompanying documents This label is a reminder for you to consult this manual or other material you received with the device for important safety information Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 General Information Indications for Use Purpose of Device Description of BrainPort V100 T Intra Oral Device IOD Controller Battery Charger not displayed vRemote Contraindications General Warnings Adverse Events Product and Package Labeling CHAPTER 2 Using the BrainPort V100 T Device Quick Start Beginning a Training Session with the BrainPort V100 T Device Care and Maintenance Disinfection Procedure Between Individual Users Care and Maintenance for a Single User General Care and Maintenance CHAPTER 3 Troubleshootin Orientation Phase Individualization of Training Training Philosophy Training Progression Training Modules and Procedures Basic BrainPort Skills Head Movement Skills and Spatial Relationships Shape Identification Complex Shapes Letters and Numbers Larger Environments Mobility and Wayfinding Measures of Training Success Potential Training Issues User is not feeling what is expected User is having difficulty determining how far away an object is User feels lost and cannot find expected objects User is having difficulty with the concept of zoom and field of view Contact Information Appe2. Place the line in various positions up down left right and in various orientations Ask users to define the direction of the line Challenge Ask the user to find the line stimulus on a white or black background without the benefit of tactile assistance Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Head Movement Skills and Spatial Relationships Learning objectives Review Exercises e Mastery of device assembly and maintenance e Basic Lines Bar Orientation Mastery of device controls and their functions New Exercises Mastery of basic orientation e Advanced Lines Introduction to advanced orientation and zoom e Locating Lines Introduction to object differentiation e Balls in Space Advanced Foam Line 1 Affix the lines to the black wall Instruct the user to locate the line starting with a mid range field of view zoom position 2 Point out that the stimulation gets stronger and larger as the line gets closer to the camera and smaller and weaker as the line is moved further away 3 The user can then explore how adjusting the zoom in and out changes the stimulation size on the tongue Mention that using zoom on a static line is similar to moving the line closer or farther away from the camera Locating Lines 1 Place the Styrofoam bar and line on the black felt tabletop or against the black background about 10 inches 25 4cm apart 2 Allow the user to explore the t
3. BrainPort V100 Device User Manual before using it for the first time Rinse the IOD with tap water and air dry it after each use DO NOT use a hair dryer or the like to force dry the IOD The IOD may need to be rinsed with tap water as needed to remove contaminants It may be used immediately following such a rinse Disinfect the IOD once a week Use the disinfectant listed in Appendix A on a cotton ball or cotton swab to gently wipe the surfaces of the IOD DO NOT SCRUB DO NOT USE CLEANERS Thoroughly rinse the IOD with tap water to remove any residual disinfectant and allow it to air dry DO NOT use a hair dryer or the like to force dry the IOD General Care and Maintenance As needed use a cloth slightly damp with water to wipe the exterior of the controller headset and battery charger DO NOT use cleaners DO NOT rinse or immerse the controller headset or the battery charger After cleaning allow the controller headset and battery charger to dry completely before use See the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual for Storage and Transportation conditions DO NOT bend fold or crush the IOD cable as this may permanently damage the IOD Always protect the IOD To avoid damaging the IOD follow these instructions o Do not drag the IOD electrode surface across an object o Do not strike the IOD against a hard object o Do not allow the IOD to come in contact with other electrical equipment such as cell phones cell phone chargers port
4. reference points If the object and the reference are within the field of view together the object is probably close and you can instruct the user to slowly move his hand foot toward the object noticing how the two objects move closer to one another If the object is further away have the user take advantage of body movement cues For example have the user look up from his hand foot to find the object of interest noticing how much body or head movement was required Again instruct the user to move closer to the object recognizing that the amount of head body bending required is reduced as the object gets closer User feels lost and cannot find expected objects Sometimes beginning BrainPort V100 T device users are stuck in an over zoomed magnified position a narrow field of view causing disorientation and difficulty locating an object of interest Instruct the user to slowly zoom out to a wider field of view providing a known context room door table card computer etc In some situations it is helpful to return the camera zoom to a known home position for distance reference Then using deliberate and slow scanning head movements have the user locate the object with the Tongue Display and then zoom in slowly while correcting head position to keep the object centered If the object is lost during this process repeat Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual User is having difficu
5. BrainPort V100 T Device Trainer Manual BrainPort Technologies Wicab Inc Wiest Inc 831 3 Greenway Blvd Middleton Wisconsin 53562 USA General Description The BrainPort V100 T is a non surgical assistive device intended for orientation mobility object identification and spot reading by individuals who are blind It translates digital information from a video camera to gentle electrical stimulation patterns on the surface of the tongue Users describe the experience as streaming images drawn on their tongue with small bubbles With training users are able to interpret the shape size location and motion of objects in their environment The BrainPort V100 T is intended to augment rather than replace other assistive technologies such as the white cane or guide dog Using this Manual This manual is intended for use by individuals who instruct end users on the proper and safe use of the BrainPort V100 T device The manual is to be used in conjunction with BrainPort V100 Model V100 T and the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual DR 000801 User Manual V100 which contains additional important information Chapter 1 describes the BrainPort V100 T and the vRemote software Chapter 2 explains how to begin training with the BrainPort V100 T Chapter 3 includes troubleshooting procedures to use in the event of problems with the BrainPort V100 T or vRemote software Chapter 4 lists user training activities and curriculum
6. able music players etc Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting There are no user serviceable parts in the BrainPort V100 T device Routine adjustment or calibration of the device is not required If you suspect there is a problem with the BrainPort V100 T device follow the trouble shooting procedure contained in the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual If you suspect there is a problem with the vRemote software check the following e Delayed camera image O Due to Wi Fi limitations an occasional delay in the camera image may occur O To minimize delay the distance between the personal computer and Controller should be less than 6 meters 20 feet C Adjust the image quality of the camera mode by right clicking on the screen No stimulation with Wi Fi enabled O Follow Quick Start Beginning a Training Session with the BrainPort V100 T Device to connect Intermittent connection problems C Replace the battery with a fully charged battery in the Controller L Follow Quick Start Beginning a Training Session with the BrainPort V100 T Device No camera image CI Unplug the headset cable connector from the receptacle at the base of the Controller near the Power On Off button C Re connect the headset cable connector into the receptacle at the base of the Controller Device serial number not listed in Wireless Connection dialog on the personal co
7. abletop and locate the objects Ask the user to point to or describe the orientation of each linear object 3 Vary the distance between the Styrofoam bar and lines as well as their orientations ex parallel T formation L formation etc Repeat Step 2 Allow users to reach out feel the space between the objects for biofeedback purposes Challenge Ask the user to locate the trainer and or various parts of their own body Balls in Space 1 Place a ball on the black table cloth Have the user reach out and grab the ball Repeat with the ball placed in different areas on the table to build up tongue hand coordination Have the user place the ball close to him and then far away and reinforce the observation that when close the ball size is larger and maybe stronger stimulation feeling In addition suggest that he incorporate what he knows about his head position for example when the ball is close he has to bend his head downward When the ball is farther away he may need to tilt his head up Suggest that these are basic cues of depth even without stereo vision Place two balls i e softball baseball or ping pong ball on a black table cloth with one ball far away from the user and the other closer to the user Have the user reach out and grab a designated ball Repeat with the balls placed in different areas on the table and varying distances apart from one another Challenge Increase the difficulty by adding more balls
8. d not use the BrainPort V100 T device e Numbness or lack of feeling of the tongue e History of injury to the tongue resulting in impaired sensation or use of the tongue e Any neurological condition that causes impaired sensitivity to the tongue or loss of consciousness BH General Warnings Personal Computer When using a personal computer with vRemote o Do not allow the user to touch the personal computer o Do not touch the personal computer and the user at the same time o Instruct the user to hold the Controller such that the antenna is at least 20 cm 8 in away from his body Do not allow the user to come into direct or indirect contact with any device plugged into a wall circuit Do not use a power strip or extension cord to power the personal computer The personal computer used to run vRemote is an accessory that is used only by trainers and is not a medical device when operated standalone It becomes part of a medical device system when used for training and the precautions listed inside the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual must be followed to insure client safety Adverse Events If a user experiences an adverse event or effect and the BrainPort device is suspected to be a contributory cause please contact Wicab immediately Wicab Inc Wicab Europe 8313 Greenway Blvd Antwerpsesteenweg 124 Suite 100 B 2630 Aartselaar Middleton WI 53562 USA Belgium Telephone 1 608 829 4500 Telephone 421 903 201 399 Email custo
9. e V100 Trainer Manual Appendix A Disinfectants Disinfect the IOD once per week using the disinfectant listed in the table below Wet a cotton ball or cotton swab and gently wipe the surfaces of the IOD DO NOT SCRUB DO NOT USE CLEANERS Thoroughly rinse the IOD with tap water to remove any residual disinfectant and allow it to air dry DO NOT use a hair dryer or the like to force dry the IOD The disinfectant listed below have been tested and shown to be compatible with the IOD Follow the manufacturers directions regarding safe use and disposal for the disinfectant Please visit our website for the most recent list of approved disinfectants Disinfectants are added to the list as they are tested and shown to be compatible with the IOD Disinfectant 70 isopropyl alcohol Over the Counter local pharmacy rubbing alcohol Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual
10. ects in everyday situations Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Mobility and Wayfinding Learning objectives Review Exercises e Mastery of perception recognition and e Flash Cards categorization while stationary e Room ID e _ Introduction to indoor wayfinding New Exercises e Identification of objects while mobile e Indoor Ambulation Part1 2 e introduction to outdoor wayfinding optional e Mobile Object Identification During this module the trainer must provide close supervision of the user to prevent possible injury or accident Indoor Ambulation Part 1 1 Have the user point to areas of stimulation within a room and then have him describe it For example door jams are often experienced as a very prominent vertical line or intersection Once the user has described the experience give him a label for it Allow the user to continue exploration of the types of stimulation felt on the tongue while moving without pressure to actually identify specific objects or features This exercise is meant to introduce optic flow resulting from self motion Suggest using the invert feature when the environment displayed is predominantly white light stimulating or when an object or feature of interest is dark or not stimulating Challenge Place two large objects i e chairs and instruct the user to navigate around the obstacles Provide close supervision to preven
11. erception Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual L Ask the user to describe the stimulation pattern that he perceives on his tongue before coaching him about what he is feeling on the IOD For example if looking at two objects the user may describe one a small and strong round blob of stimulation on the left the other object a larger more angular and less intense stimulation on the right After receiving the user s description then as trainer link the noticed features with the identity of the object s Invite him to explore the situation again with his other senses to confirm the translation between perceived features and the real world Train users on a variety of tasks in a variety of contexts This will encourage generalized BrainPort V100 T device learning rather than entrenching strategies specific for one task Changing training tasks every 20 30 minutes reduces fatigue possible frustration for difficult tasks and keeps users engaged Repeat exercises from session to session to reinforce the learning Training Progression The training protocol requires that a user progress from simple to increasingly more difficult tasks The trainer should accompany the user in close proximity but not touch the user while in contact with the personal computer and monitor the BrainPort V100 T device output representation on the personal computer This visualization gives the trainer an idea of wh
12. ich aspects of a scene are readily discernible with the BrainPort V100 T device and enables the trainer to provide strategy coaching to the BrainPort V100 T device user Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Training Modules and Procedures The following lesson plans refer to suggested training equipment such as a black table cloth 1 inch diameter Styrofoam bar foam lines foam shapes household objects etc Basic BrainPort Skills Learning objectives New Exercises e Introduction to device assembly and wear e Bar Orientation e Introduction to device controls and their functions e Basic Lines e Introduction to changing the battery e _ Introduction to basic orientation Bar Orientation 1 Against the black wall explore the field of view dimensions with the Styrofoam bar using a mid range field of view zoom position 2 Have the user hold the Styrofoam bar horizontally in his hand at arms distance and move the bar up and down experiencing how the top and bottom dimensions translate to the Tongue Display tip of tongue is bottom of visual field back of the tongue is top of the visual display 3 Have the user hold the bar vertically and explore left and right dimensions Basic Foam Line 1 Affix a light colored line to the black felt wall for users to explore Users are encouraged to explore how to point the camera at the stimulus using their hands for biofeedback 2
13. is being presented on the vRemote software If not direct the user to change his head movements to point toward the object feature of interest Next have the user describe the pattern of stimulation he is experiencing Ask where on the tongue he is feeling the stimulation is it horizontal vertical square like blob like etc After reporting his perception you can then provide a commentary on what each feature noticed represents If possible have the user physically touch the object of interest then return to observing the same object with the BrainPort V100 T device trying to coordinate BrainPort V100 T device information with his pre existing knowledge If the user reports feeling something entirely different than expected take the following steps to confirm proper device performance 1 have the user point the camera at a black white surface and adjust image inversion to display a Blank area to the user in which there should be no stimulation Confirm with the user that no stimulation is perceived 2 Display a simple stimulus such as a vertical and or horizontal bar Confirm that the user s perception matches the visual display If user s perception and the Display Unit are incongruous there may be a problem with the system contact Wicab Inc for more support User is having difficulty determining how far away an object is If the object is within reachable distance have the user look down to his hands or his feet as
14. lick the Refresh button B Each unit is configured with an Ad Hoc network corresponding to its serial number From the drop down menu in vRemote choose the wireless network that matches the numeric portion of the device serial number of the user s device For instance if the device serial number is SN000079 select wireless network BPV 000079 Press the Connect button to connect to the Wi Fi network The device will announce Wi Fi connect and the camera image will appear inside vRemote A Camera View A and IOD View image B should appear in vRemote on the personal computer Note If the Camera View A does not show an image disconnect and reconnect the Headset to the Controller Reminder Review Personal Computer under General Warnings To turn off the system turn off both the BrainPort V100 T device and the personal computer order is not important a Exit the vRemote application and power down the personal computer Wicab Inc 7 BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Care and Maintenance Disinfection Procedure Between Individual Users Wicab recommends that you follow the proper disinfection procedures provided in the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual In the event that local regulations require high level disinfection between multiple BrainPort users contact Wicab for additional information Care and Maintenance for a Single User Disinfect the IOD per instructions in the
15. lty with the concept of zoom and field of view As the user is exploring a vertical bar in the outstretched hand Module Basic BrainPort Skills have him bring the bar closer to the camera and have him notice that the size on the tongue increases As he moves the bar away from the camera the thickness of the line decreases Then have him keep the bar stationary and engage the zoom feature Call attention to the same features getting larger and smaller on his tongue despite not moving the bar Describe the zoom feature as a substitute for walking closer or father away from an object In a mobile situation zoom can be demonstrated along with distance perception in an activity Show the person a relatively large object on the wall that can be recognized at a given zoom level Then have him take two large steps backward without changing the zoom level Have the user notice how the object size and features may appear smaller and weaker Continue having him step backwards a few steps at a time until the object is lost Then you can demonstrate zoom by doing the same exercise in reverse From a distance have the user slowly zoom in until he is focusing on the known object Reiterate to the user that he knows the distance from the object has not changed but he can make a faraway object feel closer by the zoom magnification feature Point out that as one uses the zoom magnification it comes at a cost of the field of view When zooming into an object f
16. mersupportus wicab com Email customersupporteurope wicab com Product and Package Labeling The labels on the back of the BrainPort V100 T controller and on its packaging provide important information Please refer to the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual for descriptions of the symbols Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual CHAPTER 2 Using the BrainPort V100 T Device This chapter explains how to set up and use the BrainPort V100 T device Using procedures other than those specified in this manual may damage the BrainPort V100 T increase risk of injury and decrease benefits of use Before EACH use tactilely inspect the device for damage BH for example anything rough or loose on the IOD disconnected cables etc If you find any of these problems contact Customer Support and DO NOT use the device Quick Start Beginning a Training Session with the BrainPort V100 T Device Letters in parentheses refer to Figure 1 vRemote Program Wicab recommends that the trainer disinfect the IOD before allowing a user to use the device See Care and Maintenance for detailed instructions on how to disinfect the IOD Please refer to the BrainPort V100 Device User Manual for instructions to start up the device If you will be using the personal computer with vRemote software power on the personal computer and wait for the operating system to boot A Open the vRemote program and c
17. mputer O Replace the battery with a fully charged battery in the Controller L Follow Quick Start Beginning a Training Session with the BrainPort V100 T Device If you continue to experience difficulties with the device or the vRemote software contact Wicab for assistance Wicab Inc 9 BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual CHAPTER 4 User Training Orientation Phase During orientation allow the user to experience hands on familiarization with the physical components of BrainPort V100 T device Instruct the user on device assembly and controls such as signal intensity control positioning of the camera control of camera zoom and control of stimulus contrast inversion Allow the user to perform the basic activity of bar orientation Have the user hold the Styrofoam bar in his hand against the black background and allow the user to feel the range of stimulation on the tongue as he moves over the line back and forth Individualization of Training O Use your professional expertise and experience with the device to decide what level of training is appropriate and effective for each user O Users will progress at different rates Some may not progress within a training session That is okay Users should be challenged but not frustrated by the level of difficulty of the task performed at each training session The training rate should be individualized for each user as needed Take the u
18. ndix A Disinfectants Wicab Inc 3 BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual CHAPTER 1 General Information Indications for Use Purpose of Device The BrainPort V100 T is intended for use as an electronic assistive device for individuals who are profoundly blind It is specifically indicated for use as an aid in orientation mobility object recognition and spot reading Description of BrainPort V100 T Headset A digital video camera is mounted on a pair of sunglasses at the nose bridge The camera is capable of working indoors and outdoors in typical lighting conditions The camera s field of view is user controlled and varies from narrow to wide angle views There are two cables permanently attached to the left ear piece The IOD assembly and the headset cable Intra Oral Device IOD The IOD tongue electrode array contains electrodes that act as pixels for the tongue The flat side with the electrodes should be in contact with the front top surface of the tongue The user should close their lips around the thin stem maximizing tongue contact with the electrodes The stimulus pattern on the electrode array corresponds to the scene captured by the camera There is one cable exiting the thin stem of the IOD that is permanently attached to the ear piece of the headset Controller The Controller contains the battery as well as the user control features for the BrainPort V100 T An an
19. osition for ambulatory tasks Allow the user to explore how the zoom field of view feature works in ambulatory situations as it behaves similarly to walking closer to an object Start by having the user use a mid range zoom looking at an object from a couple feet away Then without adjusting the zoom have the user slowly walk backwards observing how the object feature gets smaller and weaker on the tongue Then from a distance you can have the user experience the reverse sensation by using the zoom control while standing in place Instruct the user to find the center of the hallway by using the stimulation of the walls as a guide Ask the user to also locate and identify objects in a room such as chairs tables people and doorways Challenge Encourage users to identify and locate smaller areas of interest such as elevator call buttons light switches door handles etc Measures of Training Success Upon successful training a BrainPort V100 T device user should be able to demonstrate mastery with skill areas such as object recognition and orientation and mobility As always your professional judgment is the final determination in deciding whether a user is competent with the device Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Potential Training Issues User is not feeling what is expected First confirm that his head is pointing to the object feature of interest and that it
20. rom across the room the user will not be able to see all the objects on the wall at the same time the field of view is smaller A similar exercise can be done stationary at a table Have the user use a mid to wide field of view to begin The size of a pie pizza wedge angle can be used as a metaphor for explaining field of view the larger the slice the larger the angle the more field covered Another useful metaphor uses pipes or straws A large field of view is like looking at the world through a wide pipe while a narrow view is like looking through a straw Since the Tongue Display is of a fixed resolution there needs to be more data compression for the wide field of view so details in the image are often averaged out When the field of view is narrow the details are able to be presented on the tongue but at a cost of only being able to display one small aspect at a time Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Contact Information North America Europe Address Wicab Inc 8313 Greenway Blvd Suite 100 Middleton WI 53562 USA Address Wicab Europe B V B A Antwerpsesteenweg 124 B 2630 Aartselaar Belgium Telephone 1 608 829 4500 Telephone 421 903 201 399 Email customersupportus wicab com Email customersupporteurope wicab com Website http www wicab com Wicab Inc DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 BrainPort V100 T Devic
21. ser s physical conditioning fatigue concentration level etc into consideration when training Each individual finds different tasks easier narder Be sure to spend time training ona variety of tasks enabling cross situational learning generalization to occur and to minimize boredom loss of focus etc Training Philosophy O As a trainer your role is to facilitate the user s self discovery of linking BrainPort derived perception with his lifetime of multi sensory experiences L Where possible let the user directly experience the situation rather than providing explicit verbal translational cues Instead of telling him the mapping of the array to the world up back of tongue down front of tongue left left of tongue right right of tongue give him an activity e g training modules below where he is in control of the viewed object s position in space Have the user move the object to known locations and observe how and where he feels the stimulation move on his tongue Provide training activities where the user can explore the situation in his typical manner by reaching touching listening etc and then observing how that same situation is represented by the BrainPort V100 T device If the user s handling of the object is not enough to identify the object provide the object a name you are looking at an X so that the user can make some context links between his existing knowledge of an object and BrainPort V100 T device p
22. shapes in abnormal orientations ex upside down T backwards E etc and ask the user to identify the general shape and or its orientation Object ID 1 Place 1 object on the black tabletop Allow the user to practice locating the objects 2 Instruct the user to confirm the location of each object by reaching out and picking up each object Encourage the user to hold the object in his hand and to re analyze the stimulation pattern created to build a link between hand tactile knowledge and the newly developing tongue tactile knowledge 3 Place 2 objects on the black tabletop Repeat Step 2 4 Place 3 or more objects on the black tabletop Repeat Step 2 Challenge Ask the user to place objects next to or inside one another ex ping pong ball into the coffee mug to facilitate associations between multiple objects Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Complex Shapes Letters and Numbers Larger Environments Learning objectives Review Exercises e Mastery of basic shapes shadow effects e Shapes Challenge e Introduction to perception recognition and e Object ID Challenge categorization of shapes symbols large objects while stationary New Exercises e Flash Cards e Room ID Flash Cards 1 Start by giving a flashcard to the user and having them explore the boundaries of the card shape from the background User can be shown how the zoom and invert functions can pro
23. t injury Indoor Ambulation Part 2 1 Start with a mid range zoom position for ambulatory tasks 2 In hallways and rooms point out floor to wall intersections that have contrast readily discernible with the BrainPort V100 T device 3 As a trainer you may wish to stop and show the user a particular object in the environment Have the user stop walking then coach him into pointing the camera in the proper direction and slowly zooming into the object you have in mind Query the user as to what features he is experiencing After receiving a description identify the object for him Have the user look at the situation again inviting him to explore the object with zoom for more detail or by walking closer to and or touching the object of interest While moving instruct the user to bring the zoom field of view back to a mid zoom Demonstrate how having too much zoom restricts the field of view like looking through a small straw and can lead to disorientation If this should occur have the individual stop zoom out and recognize the environmental context before proceeding Challenge Outdoors instruct the user to explore the edges of sidewalks lines in an empty parking lot etc Allow the user to feel the differences in sensation on the tongue as a result of the different terrain Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Mobile Object Identification 1 2 Begin with a mid zoom p
24. tenna provides wireless connection capabilities The Controller is generally handheld A belt clip is provided for hands free operation Battery Charger not displayed A battery charger with factory instructions is included with each BrainPort V100 T All batteries included with the system should be fully charged prior to initial use Wicab Inc 4 BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual vRemote The vRemote software program Figure 1 executes on a personal computer Windows 7 It provides information to the trainer about stimulation intensity zoom exposure tilt and inversion settings of the BrainPort V100 T device The CAMERA VIEW represents a generally higher resolution view of the scene detected by the camera The yellow box in the CAMERA VIEW represents the region of interest zoom field of view that the user has chosen The IOD VIEW presents a visual representation of the information being sent to the IOD derived from the region of interest Note The personal computer used for training must be able to establish a Wi Fi connection minimum 802 11 a b with the BrainPort V100 T device Figure 1 vRemote Program Camera View IOD View Device Name Serial No Connect Disconnect Button Device Status Panel Refresh Button ANR Wicab Inc BrainPort V100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Contraindications A user with any of the following conditions shoul
25. vide additional details as necessary 2 Then give the user a vocabulary of different shapes letters numbers etc 3 Point out the distinguishing features to help discriminate shapes such as the pointy top of the letter A etc Then have the user categorize into increasingly difficult groups Perhaps first sort round objects from angular objects then later sort into distinct shapes or sort by size etc Users can then try to identify the letters and words on the cards or even on a computer screen Do not focus all the training on flash card and computerized exercises These exercises are ideal for learning to detect features and use of the zoom function but they do not provide three dimensional and interactive learning which is more applicable for activities of daily living Room ID 1 To expand the benefit of this exercise to everyday living move beyond activities on the stationary black felt tabletop Encourage the user to identify or describe objects furniture throughout the room Doorways and windows are larger items which can more easily be distinguished by new users 2 Use features of the training environment ex exit signs elevator call buttons bathroom signs etc as well as the signs provided in the training kit to allow users to explore and identify useful identification techniques Provide instruction on features such as invert zoom and contrast which may be helpful in differentiating signs obj
26. with varying sizes e g ping pong ball and baseball Ask the user to discriminate between the objects Which is bigger Which is closer Which one is not like the other Wicab Inc 13 BrainPort Vv100 T Device V100 DR 000807 Rev H March 2013 Trainer Manual Shape Identification Learning objectives Review Exercises e Mastery of advanced orientation and zoom e Locating Lines Challenge feature e Balls in Space Challenge Mastery of object differentiation Mastery of object localization New Exercises Introduction to basic shapes e Shapes Introduction to the effects of shadows e Object ID Foam shapes 1 Affix the light colored shapes i e letters C E T 2 lines on the black wall for the user to explore Encourage the user to change head position in order to find the object as well as adjust zoom to get the best view of the object Have the user seated close enough so that if necessary the user can get additional feedback by touching the object If the user does not interpret the shape correctly encourage him to touch the object and then reanalyze the stimulation pattern In early training it is fine to coach the user in head position cueing the user to use features such as zoom Ask the user to describe what he feels on his tongue Ask probing questions like Is it vertical or horizontal Is it big or is it small Is it angular or blob like etc Challenge Position the
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