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Biofeedback-Data

This guide walks you through connecting the biofeedback sensor to your laptop, activating it in the software, and exporting your data.

What is measured?

measure of emotional arousal and stress response

heartbeats per minute during the session

skin temperature at the finger as an additional stress indicator

1. Connect the sensor to the laptop

Charge the sensor: Plug in for about 2–3 hours. Green light = charging, no light = fully charged.
Switch on the sensor: Press the small power button. The blue light will blink – the sensor is ready.
Activate Bluetooth on the laptop: Open Windows search → type “Bluetooth” → open settings → switch on Bluetooth.
Pair the device: Click Add Device → Bluetooth. Select the sensor. Status should show paired and connected. Pairing remains stored and does not need to be repeated each time.

2. Start the sensor in the software

Open Biofeedback Panel: In the scenario window, click the panel and select Start device. After a few seconds, you will see “Successfully connected with TPS.”
View live data: Skin conductance, finger temperature, and heart rate appear. To add notes: double-click in the diagram at the desired point and enter your comment (e.g., “8th floor,” “wind noise,” “abdominal breathing”).

3. Export data

Stop or export measurement: Click Stop device or directly Export Data.

Important: Export works only if Microsoft Excel is installed.
Raw data in Excel: Time, skin conductance, temperature, heart rate, scenario, and notes are exported.
Create diagram: Select the column (e.g., skin conductance) → Insert → Chart. Notes can be added manually.
Save data: Name the file clearly (e.g., Patient XY, session, date) to make future comparisons easier.

4. Biofeedback display in the VR headset

Start measurement: Begin the scenario as usual (e.g., height exposure). Data appears in the panel.
Activate VR display: Click the screen icon at the far right of the diagram. A bar (e.g., skin conductance) appears in the VR headset.
Adjust position: Use arrow keys (←/→) to move the bar left or right.
Change size: Press Plus (+) to enlarge, Minus (–) to shrink. Ensure readability without blocking the scene.
Deactivate display: Click the screen icon again to hide the bar.