GeaCom Kitsune II User manual

Kitsune II
User Manual 2018
© Copyright 2018, GeaCom, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Meet the most dynamic and innovative,
wearable medical device.
This guide provides you the essential
information you need to use Kitsune with
Phrazer®Spirit.
Let's start with a look at the unique features
Kitsune is a wireless audio device that a patient can wear
for private medical interactions, or that can be converted to group
mode to provide a speaker experience or provide enhanced private
ambient input for private authority interactions.
Private Mode
When worn over the ears, the soft closed-cell ear cups seal
out ambient noise and help the patient clearly and comfortably
hear the vital medical interactions on Phrazer. To place Kitsune
over the ears, a patient gently pulls the cups forward from the back
of the head. The cushioned back-band gently sits below the base
of the skull for comfortable wearing both sitting up or laying
down. Kitsune is antimicrobial, clean and safe. The audio stream
is 'secure paired' to its Phrazer to assure privacy.
Group Mode
Kitsune "ShapeShifts" into HiFi speakers. To do this,
remove it from the patient's head and place it on a flat surface.
Then grasp each ear cup and tip it outward on its axle. When the
cups transition to Group Mode there will be a gentle snap and the
audio will automatically transition to speakers.
Authority Mode
There are occasions when a patient is interacting with
Phrazer, privately wearing Kitsune, when a staff member needs to
say something. Rather than having the patient pause Phrazer and
remove Kitsune you may press the authority button. This button
is located on the left ear cup. Gently pressing this button will
pause Phrazer and initiate the on Kitsune microphones. This
mode allows the caregiver to speak quietly but be easily heard.
Kitsune at a Glance

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Kitsune Exploded View

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Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2, Class 2
Dual Mode: Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy
Frequency Bands: 2,402 MHz to 2480 MHz
Operating Range: Maximum 20m to 30m
Output Power: Class 2 (BER/EDR) up to +4 dBm, BLE up to +10 dBm
Bluetooth Profiles Supported: A2DP, AVRCP
Near Field Communication (NFC)
13.56 MHz RFID Reader/Writer
Compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 A And B NFC Forum Device Types 1-4
Output Power +20 dBm (100mW) at 10cm
Functionality Pending Development
Run Time
Loudspeaker Mode: 8hrs
Headset Mode: 18hrs
Idle: 24hrs
Audio
Group Mode: Mono, Output Power up to 1W
Headset Mode: Stereo
Output Power: Up to 125mW
Environmental Hearing Mode: Stereo
Speaker Output Range: 400 Hz to 9000 Hz
Speaker Sensitivity: 90 dBA SPL at 10cm
Certifications
Bluetooth: 4.2 Audio Module - SIG Certified
Modular Approval: FCC and IC (Canada) - BT
Compliant: Part 15 of the FCC
Kitsune II
The Kitsune may come with the foam ear
pads not connected. It is fully assembled
and ready to use immediately (with the
foam ear cups connected).
USB A to USB Micro B
This cable is used for charging Kitsune. This
connects to any standard 5V port found on
computers and many wall connectors.
Foam Ear Cups
In the package will be either stretch-on or velcro-
on ear cover foam. These are self-centering,
detachable and cleanable covers. A separate
package of ear foam inventory will be included
separately.
Kitsune Specifications
Kitsune Package

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Charging
Connect the micro USB to the Kitsune charge port. If
Kitsune is charging the LED will pulse red slowly until fully
charged. When fully charged the LED will be off. Charge times
vary and take up to 2 hours for a full charge.
Kitsune does not fully turn off for security and pairing
purposes so charging should be performed when not in use.
Powering On & Off
Kitsune does not have conventional power on and off
buttons. To power it the specialized Phrazer
Crypto-Magnetic Key must be put 1 inch over the
hall effect switch. This is located right near the left
side ear cup LED. When the power is off and it is
disconnected from a charger, the Kitsune's LED
will also be off. When started the LED will light.
LED Status
●LED - Used to indicate the status of Kitsune (ON, OFF,
pairing, charging, ect.)
●Ear Cups - Part that goes over the ears and emits sounds for
the user
●Crypto Control Switch - Located under the LED; this
changes the mode of Phrazer using the Crypto-Magnetic Key (i.e.
ON/OFF)
●Charging Port - Micro-USB B used to charge Kitsune
●Microphone - This is used to pick up environmental sound
and relay to the user
●Authority Mode Button - Once paired with a Phrazer it will
enable environmental sounds around the user
Using Kitsune

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Connecting to Phrazer
Step 1: Select Settings Tab
Step 2: Select Bluetooth
Step 3: Power Kitsune/
Pairing Mode
Step 4: Tap Kitsune
to Phrazer
Step 5: Select Audio Stream
Step 6: Wait for LED to
Turn Blue
Step 7: Test
Kitsune Previously Paired
1. To turn Kitsune on, slowly swipe the magnetic end of the CMK
across the LED.
Note: LED should flash blue rapidly 5 times and then solid purple if
paired previously.
2. Enter the settings menu and select the desired audio stream.
Note: LED will pulse purple until it connects to the audio stream then
remain solid blue.
Note: It is good practice to test the audio from the settings menu on
Phrazer once the LED is solid blue.
Kitsune Pairing - Full Process
1. To turn Kitsune ON, slowly swipe the magnetic end of the CMK
across the LED.
2. Slowly swipe the end of the CMK across the LED a second time.
Note: LED should be alternating red and blue, to indicate Kitsune is in
pairing mode.
3. Slide the back band of Kitsune across the right side of Phrazer
to activate the pairing.
4. Press “Patient” to pair with the patient audio stream or
"Caregiver" to pair with the caregiver audio stream.
Note: Once connected connect to the selected audio stream, LED will be
solid blue. It is good practice to test the audio from the settings menu on
Phrazer once the LED is solid blue.
Kitsune Full Pairing Procedures

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Disconnecting Kitsune from an Audio Source - Via
Phrazer
1. Tap and hold the audio source name that is currently green.
2. To reconnect to an audio source, tap the desired audio source
name.
Note: The audio source that is connected to Kitsune will turn green.
Connect to a different audio stream with a Kitsune
already connected
1. Tap the audio source name that is currently green to disconnect
Kitsune.
2. To connect to an audio source, tap the desired audio source
name.
Powering Kitsune ON/OFF
Powering ON
Note: Kitsune cannot be turned ON without the CMK.
1. Slowly swipe the magnetic end of the CMK across the LED;
when done properly, LEDs will flash blue rapidly 5 times and
Kitsune is turned on.
Powering OFF
Note: Kitsune cannot be turned OFF without the CMK.
2. Touch the magnetic end of the CMK to the LED for 3 seconds;
when done properly, LEDs will flash red rapidly 5 times then turn
OFF.
In market use Kitsune performs well and patients
prefer it over other equipment due to the versatile
features. Patients use in in several modes, not just
speaker and private mode.
Private engagement in the waiting room is the most common
usage however closely behind is group mode in room.
For staff the automatic pairing and 'stay paired' features
enable quick and easy handoff to the patient. The Authority Mode
makes it simple and convenient for staff to integrate into CITE
engagements and interact more freely with the patient.
Encouraging meaningful inline engagement has a significant
benefit for the patient and staff alike.
Kitsune in Market

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Patients and family members engaging on Phrazer
together through use of Kitsune is one of the more vital
benefits. Having shared engagements regarding
medications, care plans, wound treatment and a variety
informational and educational CITE engagements results in
better compliance and comprehension of the medical
experience. In market Kitsune is proving a game changer
with vital, new benefits to care.
The Meaning and Source of "Kitsune"
Pronounced "Kit - soo -nay" it is a word of
Japanese origin meaning "The Fox".
GeaCom uses a culturally diverse global naming
convention for its products. For example "Gea" in "GeaCom" is
Greek and "Gichi" is American Ojibway. And with Kitsune as
Asian in source you can note a 1/3 globe rotation for an 'around
the world' naming method.
Kitsune is a product that converts or transitions in its form
and function. In Korea and Japan there is a legend of a shape
shifting creature known as the Kitsune. This legendary creature
starts as nine tailed fox that is capable of shape shifting into other
forms. As the legend goes, this creature wishes to become human
and if it performs enough "good deeds" over the term of 100 years,
it will be granted its wish.
Kitsune: Concept & Marketing

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Other Kitsune Capabilities
Kitsune has a full processor onboard, "near field"
detectors, complete Bluetooth function and a robust memory
stack. Advance features available include the following:
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Kitsune Near Field Communication systems allow for
"bump" functionality. NFC "Bump" can be used to pair devices, to
transfer files and it can be expanded to track NFC
tags. NFC tags are small stickers with RF signals
that Kitsune can read. These can be added to
staff badges to track when staff members are near
a specific Kitsune (in the room) or along hallways and corridors to
track where patients are or help patients navigate.
Kitsune Multi-Path Realtime Messaging (MRM)
MRM solutions on Kitsune enables Phrazer to send
simultaneous custom messages to caregiver
stakeholders, to chart, to print, to utilities
(such as medical sensors, room temp, etc)
and to track location. The innovation
capability with MRM combined with Near
Field Communications through Kitsune and
Phrazer opens vast horizons of process improvement and
harmonization of patient, staff and system performance.
CITE:
Pronounced Sight
Communication and Information Theory Empowered is the
strongly validated science basis of the breakthrough methods
GeaCom pioneers.
The experience for the patient is fully personalized and matched to
their culture, language, gender and literacy. Precepts of
Communication Theory and Evolutionary Biology are
leveraged for trust, comfort, comprehension and compliance.
The experience of the staff member is one of clear, meaningful
data. Information Theory is employed to ensure that no "junk
data" is passed and all information is accurate and actionable.
The digital record, process adherence and economics are effected
though and empowered by Phrazer systems.
Terms & Meanings

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CMK: Crypto-Magnetic Key
EMR: Electronic Medical Record
EHR: Electronic Health Record
MRM: Multi-Path Realtime Messaging
PHI: Private Health Information
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
SBIRT: Screening for Brief Intervention and Referral to
Treatment
NFC: Near Field Communication
Phrazer:
Pronounced Ff-Razer
Means, a member of the family or honorable member of the clan.
It also means the most secure and advanced medical engagement
solution in the world.
GeaCom:
Pronounced Gee - Ah - Kom
References both the Greek God of motivating energy and the eco-
theory proposed by Dr. James Lovelock. It means the most
innovative and motivated company seeking to improve health
equity and process.
Gichi:
Pronounced Gih-Chee
The Ojibway word for great. A common reference is Gichi Gummi
meaning Great Lake or Lake Superior. This is also the staff
management solution for the Phrazer system.

GeaCom, Inc.
394 South Lake Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
www.myphrazer.com