fNIRS Functional Near Infrared Optical Brain Imaging - Measure and analyze oxygen level changes in the prefrontal cortex of human subjects during cognitive tasks or stimulation. Sensors available for adult or pediatric applications. Consumer Neuroscience & Neuroeconomics - Neuromarketing and neuroeconomics tools to study consumers' sensorimotor, cognitive, and affective response to marketing stimuli and decision making tasks. Use fNIR, MRI solutions, EEG, and wireless physiology. Exercise Physiology - Examine ventilation, oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production, biopotentials, temp., and biomechanical signals simultaneously. Record wirelessly with BioNomadix, BioHarness, or TEAM Systems.
Scripting - Customize acquisitions, display, and UI, automate analysis routines, perform batch analyses, and expedite your research time to publish faster! No experience required. Psychophysiology - Record and analyze BP, ECG, HRV, EDA, EMG, EEG, EOG, RSP, etc. Interface to stimulus presentation programs...use automated analysis routines to easily score and analyze data.
284 – fNIR Systems – Dark Current Measurements - fNIR Systems extract measurements from an LED light source at wavelengths of 730 nm and 850 nm, and also provide a unique feature that can be useful for identifying certain… 251 – n-back for fNIR with AcqKnowledge - This application note describes the procedure and settings to record an n-back Task using the fNIR100 COBI software, then import it into AcqKnowledge, merge files, and perform ensemble averaging. Click… 227 – BSL Publications - BSL Systems have been cited in: 3,610 Scientific Papers Selected Biopac Student Lab (MP36, MP35, MP30) citations are provided below. For the complete list of BSL System citations, search Google Scholar.…
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fNIRS FAQ - Q: What’s being measured? Q: Areas potentially available for study? Q: Response times? Q: BNC Trigger delay? Q: Placement guidelines for sensor? Q: Strengths and limitations of fNIRS? Q: Identify… HMD Plus Sensors for fNIRS and/or B-Alert - PRINT-FRIENDLY PDF Head mounted displays (HMD) are often utilized in virtual reality protocols. Measures such as fNIRS, EEG, and Cognitive State are also useful, and sensors for such measurements must… Discontinued Items - Discontinued items—Click the item for Specs & Setup Contact BIOPAC to discuss other options. AC100A power supply – use AC300A Accelerometers 5 G: SS26LA now SS26LB, TSD109C now TSD109C2, SS26B…
AcqKnowledge: Newest Features - New Features and Enhancements Increase the Power & Flexibility of AcqKnowledge! AcqKnowledge software is included with each MP160 and MP36R System and some integrated systems; it can also be purchased separately. Check BIOPAC… * CLEANING GUIDELINES * - External Cleaning / Disinfecting Instructions For any BIOPAC Systems data acquisition, amplifier, or accessory module: To clean the surface of the module: wipe lightly with a dry, lint-free cloth, or… Physiological measurements – life science signals using BIOPAC - Commonly performed life science measurements are listed below by name and acronym. BIOPAC has data acquisition and analysis solutions for all of these and many more…see our SIGNALS page for…
fNIRS Citation List [Page] - BIOPAC data acquisition and analysis solutions have been validated in over published scientific studies and papers world-wide, including more than citations for fNIRS applications. We have compiled a list of interesting… On-Demand | fNIRS Data Analysis [Page] - In this online training, we present a typical analysis workflow for fNIRS data in experiments featuring both event-based and continuous stimulation. We present a powerful yet easy-to-use software package… fNIRS for Muscle Oxygenation [Advanced Feature] - Record microvascular oxygenation during muscle activation Sample Data download → fNIR_EMG.zip (extract biceps_EMG_fnir_demo.acq) Using functional Near Infrared (fNIR) to study muscle function can provide greater understanding of the underlying control mechanisms that couple…
F01-04 Lessons for the fNIRS Education System [Curriculum] - BSL Lessons for Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy guide students through muscle and brain oxygenation labs with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Seeing is believing—students form stronger conceptual links with readings and lecture material… fNIRS for Education [Advanced Feature] - NIRS brings real-time imaging to the lab without the drawbacks of the functional MRI or other imaging techniques that are expensive, time-consuming, and complex. In contrast, NIRS technology is affordable,… On Demand | High-density Thru-the-hair fNIRS with EEG [Page] - BIOPAC Systems is excited to partner with Seenel Imaging to announce a groundbreaking wearable neuroimaging device for neuroscience research, MedelOpt. Brain and behavior researchers can easily combine electrical and hemodynamic data… fNIR Imager and COBI Studio Manual [Manual] - Cognitive Optical Brain Imaging Studio fNIR Imager & COBI Studio Manual to utilize, visualize, and analyze near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) measures The fNIR imager is a noninvasive oxygenation and blood volume trend… fNIRS for Education [Video] - Learn about functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology designed for educational settings. fNIRS for Education is a stand-alone functional imaging solution for continuous NIR spectroscopy—built for the classroom—including curriculum materials, hardware,… fNIRSoft (fS) Manual [Manual] - fnirSoft (fS) is a stand-alone software package designed to process, analyze and visualize functional near infrared (fNIR) spectroscopy signals through a graphical user interface and/or scripting (for automation). This manual… VR | HMDs with Sensors for fNIRS and B-Alert [Video] - Head mounted displays (HMD) are often utilized in virtual reality protocols. Measures such as fNIRS, EEG, Cognitive State, and Workload are also useful and sensors for such measurements must be… fNIRS Lesson F3 Verbal Fluency [Video] - Students record fNIRS measurements from the forehead while performing a cognitive test, namely the verbal fluency test. You will obtain changes in HbO2 and HbR under different conditions within this… fNIRS Lesson F4 Single and Dual Tasks [Video] - Students record fNIRS measurements from the forehead while performing a test of different cognitive loads manipulated as single and dual task conditions. Included with fNIR103E. fNIRS Lessons Overview [Video] - fNIRS Lessons prepare students for professions in clinical and research settings, including: Psychology, Neuroscience, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Speech Pathology, Education, and Biomedical Engineering. These lessons come in the package with… fNIRS Lesson F2 Signals & Artifacts [Video] - Students record fNIRS measurements from the forehead while performing various activities to explore the effects of head movement, blood pressure changes and skin effects on raw intensity measurements and on HbR, HbO2… fNIRS Lesson 1 Forearm Oxygenation [Video] - Students record fNIRS measurements to study changes in HbR and HbO2 during a cuff experiment, to explore the effect of gravity on blood flow, and to investigate hemodynamic changes related… NIRS Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) [Advanced Feature] - The fNIR100 stand-alone functional brain imaging system for continuous NIR spectroscopy (NIRS) provides an in-lab cognitive function assessment. It eliminates a great many of the drawbacks of a functional MRI.… On Demand | fNIRS Optical Brain Imaging & Physiological Signals [Page] - The theory and technique discussed in this webinar are unchanged; the technology has advanced—see fNIR Systems for current offerings. fNIR COBI Tutorial [Video] - A tutorial showing how to setup COBI software to record fNIR data using a BIOPAC FNIR optical brain imaging system. fNIR COBI Spectroscopy Software COBI fNIR Imager software [Upgrade] - Cognitive Optical Brain Imaging (COBI) Studio is a hardware integrated software platform designed for functional Near Infrared (fNIR) Spectroscopy imaging systems. If COBI 1.3.x.x series is already installed, the easiest… fNIRSoft Scripting Manual [Manual] - fnirSoft (fS) is a stand-alone software package designed to process, analyze and visualize functional near-infrared spectroscopy signals through both graphical user interface and/or scripting. This document provides an introductory tutorial… On-Demand | fNIRS for Mental Workload Assessment [Page] - Are you interested in getting started with fNIRS? fNIRS is growing in popularity as a tool for studying human cognition including workload, memory, learning, attention and more. It is… fNIR Webinar | Combining Optical Brain Imaging and Physiological Signals to Study Cognitive Function [Video] - Experts discussed the fundamentals of fNIR Functional Near Infrared Imaging to measure neural activity and hemodynamic response in the prefrontal cortex for cognitive function assessment, and present new research capabilities enabled through the integration… Consumer Neuroscience – fNIR Optical Brain Imaging [Advanced Feature] - fNIR functional near infrared optical imaging systems measure oxygen level changes in the prefrontal cortex of human subjects. Each fNIR system provides real-time monitoring of tissue oxygenation in the brain as subjects… Virtual Reality with fNIR [Advanced Feature] - fNIR functional near infrared systems for optical brain imaging can interface with the BIOPAC virtual reality platform. BIOPAC VR provides controlled and replicable experimental setups and allows manipulation of the… Script 025 – fNIR Show right hemisphere Oxy channels [Script] - This script shows only the oxygenated channels in the right hemisphere imported from COBI data. The script assumes there are 33 channels of fNIR data, with the first channel being time.… Script 026 – fNIR Show right hemisphere Deoxy channels [Script] - This script shows only the deoxygenated channels in the right hemisphere imported from COBI data. The script assumes there are 33 channels of fNIR data, with the first channel being time.… Script 023 – fNIR Show left hemisphere Oxy channels [Script] - This script shows only the oxygenated channels in the left hemisphere imported from COBI data. The script assumes there are 33 channels of fNIR data, with the first channel being… Script 024 – fNIR Show left hemisphere Deoxy channels [Script] - This script shows only the deoxygenated channels in the left hemisphere imported from COBI data. The script assumes there are 33 channels of fNIR data, with the first channel being… Script 022 – fNIR Show Deoxy channels [Script] - This script shows only the deoxygenated hemoglobin channels from imported COBI data. The script assumes there are 33 channels of fNIR data, with the first channel being time. See scripts 021… Script 021 – fNIR Show Oxy channels [Script] - This script shows only the oxygenated hemoglobin channels from imported COBI data. The script assumes there are 33 channels of fNIR data, with the first channel being time. See scripts 022… On Demand | fNIRS Cognitive Function [Page] - On Demand | fNIRS Imaging [Page] - On Demand | fNIRS Applications & Solutions [Page] - Stimulus Presentation with fNIR [Advanced Feature] - The fNIR100 series of stand-alone functional brain imaging systems provide users with an in-lab assessment of cognitive function. They eliminates a great many of the drawbacks of a functional MRI. The… Script 020 – fNIR Set channel labels [Script] - When data is imported from COBI into AcqKnowledge the COBI data channels are labeled numerically from 0 to 32. It is helpful to display the channels with more descriptive names such… BIOPAC Webinars | Top Webinars for Neuroscience [Page] - BIOPAC Systems are used in top universities and global 500 companies worldwide for a wide array of life science data acquisition & analysis applications. BIOPAC experts, including academic and industry partners, have presented more than 70… On Demand | Effort & Motivation: Using a Hand Dynamometer in the MRI and in the Lab [Page] - Many studies have been published using a hand dynamometer both inside and outside the MRI to objectively quantify exerted effort during experiments most commonly related to the study of motivation. This webinar… PARTNER COMPANIES [Corporate] - Integrated Partner Solutions BIOPAC research and education systems record, display and analyze data for a variety of life science applications. BIOPAC is pleased to be partnered with the following industry-leading… Seminars on Research and Educational Solutions [Page] - Learn about Research and Educational solutions for Physiological Recording, Virtual Reality, fNIRS, Eye Tracking Presented by BIOPAC Systems for UAE Life Science Professionals Attend a local workshop for a hands-on… On-Demand | How to Add NIRS Labs for Brain Function and Muscle Oxygenation [Page] - fNIRs Education Systems are stand-alone functional imaging solutions for continuous NIR spectroscopy. The low-cost fNIRS Education System is a complete solution for educators including curriculum materials, hardware, and software to record, process,… VR Resources [Page] - Virtual Reality Can Enhance a Wide Array of Research Studies You can use VR to present immersive environments or test virtual iterations of a product, and measuring physiological responses adds… WS | Leiden University [Page] - Hands-on demonstration of BIOPAC Systems: Remote and Screen Based Eye Tracking, fNIRS and VR Integration Presented by BIOPAC Systems for Leiden University Register by completing the form below. Workshop Agenda… T4 Human Physiology Conference [Page] - Learn from Leading Researchers How to Record and Analyze Human Physiology Data Monday, July 24, 2017 – Wednesday, July 26, 2017 Join your colleagues in Santa Barbara to meet with… On-Demand | Emotion and Objective Physiological Measures [Page] - Feelings and emotions are at the core of how the human mind processes and responds to stimuli. Despite this connection, measuring human emotional response to stimuli in a meaningful way… On Demand | Evoked Potentials Part II [Page] - Event-related and Endogenous Evoked Potentials (ERP) Our brains are constantly reacting to sensory, cognitive, or motor events and ERPs help us understand our response to a stimulus. ERPs are often… On Demand | Ergonomics & Fatigue Part II [Page] - Cognition and Neuroergonomics Learn about the tools you can use in neuroergonomics research such as fNIRS, EEG with cognitive state detection, and eye tracking. Complement this knowledge with measurements of peripheral… On-Demand | One Tool for Stimulus Presentation, Eye Tracking & Physiology Data [Page] - BIOPAC now offers full integration of new, Stimulus Presentation, Eye Tracking, and Physiology data acquisition and analysis in AcqKnowledge software. This combination of tools, integrated into one solution, allows researchers to easily manage all data collection… On-Demand | Dyadic Interactions | Recording from Multiple Participants Part I [Page] - Performing a dyadic experiment is more complex and requires more planning than research with single participants. The choice and configuration of the equipment is driven by the experimental paradigm, equipment… On-Demand | Large Groups: Recording from Multiple Participants Part II [Page] - There are many different use cases for multiparticipant studies, and they each come with their own set of complexities. This online presentation will focus on the equipment needed for different… Psychophysiology Resources [Page] - BIOPAC data acquisition and analysis solutions have been validated in over published scientific studies and papers world-wide! Get your introduction to popular Psychophysiology signal tracking, or browse our free advanced…
The ETVision (ETV) wearable eye tracking glasses resemble an eyeglasses frame that can be worn by itself or over the participant’s prescription eyeglasses. It contains miniature “eye cameras” that view each eye and a “scene camera” that views the scene in front of the participant, and a microphone. An optional visor can be mounted to […]
Discovering and understanding what motivates humans to produce better results has intrigued many researchers. Many researchers have explored the psychophysiological processes that drive our behavior. Here are some recent studies that have used BIOPAC systems to research motivation… Motivation and Pleasure Deficits Undermine the Benefits of Social Affiliation in Psychosis. Blanchard, J. J., Smith, J. […]
Eye tracking technology has come a long way and has enabled researchers to conduct mobile experiments and track participants in real world scenarios. These featured studies demonstrate some of the use cases for mobile eye tracking technology. Here are some recent studies that have used BIOPAC systems for eye tracking research… Drivers’ gaze patterns when resuming […]
