Somaxis Cricket C1 User manual

Cricket
www.somaxis.com

Cricket User Guide v1.0
for Cricket, Model# C1
halosphere.somaxis.com
User Name:________________
Password:_________________
All material copyright Somaxis Inc, protected by multiple USA, China,
and international patents; inquiries [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Cricket Overview
Cricket With and Without Patch
What’s in the Box
Cricket Features
Patches
Load a Patch
Charging, Synch
Safe Usage
Specifications
Licensing
Quick Start
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Cricket
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is a wearable device that can measure signals
from your muscles, heart, brain, movement, and body
position. From these input sources, data is encrypted and sent
to the iOS app Chirp where it is used to calculate a range of
biometric data markers. Some of these biomarkers are
associated with health, some with fitness, and some more
specifically have to do with stress and learning behavior
change.
Encrypted data is accessible on the cloud:
halosphere.somaxis.com

PatchCricket
Cricket can be worn with a compatible Patch
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What’s in the box:
Carrying Case
for maximum:
3 Crickets
2 USB plugs
4 Patches
Pro Tip: Do not discard the box. You can remove and store the packaging insert and use
the box to store extra sensors, accessories, etc.
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Physical
Features
USB Micro “B” 2.0 & 3.0
Hinge Hinge
Guiding line for patch
Guiding Nubs
Hinge Gold Pins
Clasp / Lock
Button + LED
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Patches
1. Remove from bag
2. Separate from backing to unfold
3. Sticky side faces skin
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1: Flip the Cricket over
2: Use your fingernail to open the hinged piece
Load a Patch:
First, open the hinge…
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3: Insert patch Line up:
A. Black ovals FACING gold pins
B. Round holes + black guiding nubs
C. Bottom of patch with guiding line
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B
C
Note: When loading a patch,
adhesive side will be facing
up. When loading is
complete, flip the Cricket
over so adhesive is facing
down to place it… 10

4: Close the lid until it clicks
and locks in.
5: Remove any backing still
present on the Patch
6: Apply Cricket + Patch to
body (see recommended
placements at somaxis.com/
placements)11

USB Micro “B”
2.0 or 3.0 are both ok
Charging & Data Synch
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Safe Usage Limits &
Operating Thresholds
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1. Temperature:
A. 0°C - 40°C
B. 32°F - 105°F
2. Humidity: 0 - 90%
3. Elevation: 0 - 2 miles
4. Impacts: 0 - 16g
5. Battery: 1000 cycles
6. Hinge: 1000 cycles
7. Patch: 1 use; 24 hours max
Cricket is not certified for use as a lifesaving medical device. It should not be used to diagnose or treat medical conditions. It should not be used in place of
medical advice. If you have any health concerns, speak with your primary care physician… and mention the Cricket to her - she may request that you share your
data with her.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF exposure warning:
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Technical Specifications
1. EXG (memory mode, solo): 8000 s/s, 24-bit ADC, Gain 1x - 12x, Noise<3uV P-P
2. EXG (memory mode, +Gyr): 8000 s/s, 24-bit ADC, Gain 1x - 12x, Noise<3uV P-P
3. EXG (bluetooth mode, solo): 1,800 s/s, 24-bit ADC, Gain 1x - 12x, Noise<3uV P-P
4. EXG (bluetooth mode, +Gyr): 1,000 s/s, 24-bit ADC, Gain 1x - 12x, Noise<3uV P-P
5. Gyro 6-axis (memory mode, solo): 1,250 s/s, 16-bit ADC
6. Gyro 6-axis (memory mode, +EXG): 1,250 s/s, 16-bit ADC
7. Gyro 6-axis (bluetooth mode, solo): 300 s/s, 16-bit ADC
8. Gyro 6-axis (bluetooth mode, +EXG): 100 s/s, 16-bit ADC
9. Memory: 100 Megabits (usage time varies depending on mode)
10. Radio: Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth 4.0)
11. USB: Micro “B” 2.0 and 3.0 both supported;
1. Supports USB battery charging
2. Supports USB data synch
12. System Requirements:
3. Cricket requires use of Patches as well as a USB Micro “B” 2.0 or 3.0 charger plug (both included with most
starter kits).
4. Cricket also requires use of Chirp or Halocline software clients to receive data;
5. Chirp requires iOS 7.0+ running on iPhone, iPad mini, iPad, or iPod touch
6. Halocline requires the use of any PC (Windows 7+) AND Bluetooth Dongle “Bluegiga BLED112”
7. Halosphere is the integrated cloud service which connects to Chirp and Halocline and which processes and
stores secure, encrypted data. Halosphere access requires the use of a web browser (Chrome, Firefox), and can
be found at halosphere.somaxis.com
13. Battery: Internal lithium ion smart battery pack
14. Battery discharge time: About 5 days in “eco mode”, 10 hours in “realtime mode”
15. Charging time: 3 hours
16. Battery lifespan: 1000 cycles
17. Enclosure lifespan: 1000 cycles
18. Patch lifespan: 1 cycle (single use, 24 hours maximum duration; depending on oiliness of skin, amount of skin, and
19. Patch shelf-life: 2 years from packing date
20. Placement locations: Somaxis.com/placements 14

Testing &
Licensing
Somaxis.com/licensing
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Model Number: Cricket_C001
Device Serial Number: _____

Quick Start:
1. Download Chirp app from Apple’s App Store
2. Turn on Cricket (Press button / LED)
3. Run Chirp app
4. Press button / LED again if Cricket falls asleep
5. Log into halosphere.somaxis.com to review your
data and learn more about how to use your Chirp
(iOS) and Halocline apps
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