DATA-Collection Method

 

The data sets are as follows:
- a subject data sheet, containing facts about the experimental subject. We have tried to obtain as many relevant data points as possible, it is however not always in keeping with the tenets of confidentiality that we release all details to the public. For those researchers who need access to more specific data points, biometrics or belief structure analyses, we can only offer the chance to come in contact with us directly so we may mediate the exchange.
- a graphical rendition of the objective scientist's (who unfortunately remains nameless, please forward suggestions) analysis. For those amongst us who comprehend more visually, this may be the key. For the others, we can only offer the raw wad:
- a data log of biometrical points, including specifics on the process of the objective scientist's progress. These measurements are plotted as note values on 16 channels of midi data. This seems to be an efficient method for the recording and distribution of experimental data. The exact allocation of data flows to midi channels may vary from one experiment to the next, details posted with each specific experiment. We invite the examination of these data from all possible points of view. With developments in the (re)interpretation of midi data, including video effects (Imagine from <http://www.xs4all.nl/~steim/imagine.html> or Gem from Mark Danks <http://cybermed.ucsd.edu/mdanks/GEM>) and machine control (Matt Heckert <http://www.pacificnet.net/catasonic/matt.htm> and Fam. Brandt <http://max.t0.or.at>) as well as music, this data can be interpreted in a multitude of different ways. We invite music critics to analyse the harmonic structure, dynamic systems professionals to look into the dimensionality, stock market analysts to investigate the correlations with the Dow and fishing boat operators to offer a barometric interpretation.

The midi channel allocations are, in general, as follows:
0-5 : Brainwaves low - high
6-9 : Visual interpretation system
10 : Skin resistance
11 : Muscle tension
12, 13 : Net matching position
14 : Net matching distance, 0= perfect fit.
15 : external event capture

The Net is analysing channels 0 - 11 plus an extra higher band of brainwave activity. It is started with a random configuration.

Each specific experiment may deviate from this standard in details, ensure that you are interpreting data appropriately in each specific case.