Analog Input module
This module receivesanalog signals coming from force plates, EMG sensors and other analog devices to extend the CAREN functionality.
Balance Stick module This module allows you to control the balancing of a stick on the motion platform. It is a demonstration of a predictive algorithm. The module is also used to fine tune platform behavior and performance.
Billboard module
This module can be used to show text in the 3D scenery.
Camera module
This module controls the position, orientation and viewing settings of the camera. You can set the position offsets, rotation offsets, field of view, near and far clipping planes.
Collision module
This module determines if there is a collision between two objects; object A and object B.
Counter module
This module counts the broadcasting of an event as specified in the event mapping of the module.
Counter-Balance module
This module rotates the platform at the inverse angle derived from the subject’s sway. The result is that the subject becomes aware of the work involved in standing still. The platform can induce falling of the person standing on the platform in a controlled manner.
Dynamic Balance module
This module can be used to control other elements in the application based on the surge and sway movements of the person on the platform.
Event module
This module broadcasts an event when the state of the specified condition changes from true to false or vice versa.
Expression module
This module is used to create custom expressions on the connector between each module. It also allows the change of internal connections between modules; every connected channel can have multiple expressions.
F-Curve module
The F-Curve module allows the user to play F-Curves in CAREN that are made in XSI.F-Curves are fixed motion trajectories and can be attached to certain objects in the scenery.
File module
This module allows the user to load and play data from a text file.
Force Plates module
This module is meant for CAREN systems with force plates but which are not integrated in an instrumented treadmill. This module allows the user to view the generated force position (center of pressure) and vector length in the projected 3D scenery.
Generator module
This module can be used to generate data based on time dependent mathematical functions. This module allows the user to control six different outputs independently.
Graph module
This module is used for displaying graphical data in a 2D window.
Group module This module allows you to select multiple objects from the 3D scenery and modify their parameters simultaneously and equally. This modification can be done manually or based on any other module inputs. It allows objects in a scene to trigger animations based on conditions or modify any object parameter upon conditions reached.
Marker Matcher module
This module matches a set of markers to a direction vector or predefined templates inside CAREN. This results in labeled markers.
Navigator module
This module allows dynamic control of objects in the 3D scene. Left/right position, acceleration/deceleration and up/down movements of an object can be controlled with this module.
Object module
This module allows you to select any object from the 3D scenery and modify its parameters. This modification can be done manually or based on any other module inputs.
OMC module (Optical Motion Capture)
This module controls motion capture data input from optical systems. The data can be sorted and labeled in CAREN, or the module can use the labeling functionality from the 3D-motion capture systems. (OMC is currently compatible with VICON and PRIMAS, but OPTOTRAK and Motion Analysis are scheduled for implementation)
Parameter module (attention: can only be used in combination with the CAREN Runtime Console!)With this module certain important application parameters can be created These created parameter will be shown in the CAREN Runtime Console. While running the application, the user can adjust these parameters as needed. With the use of the CAREN Runtime Console it is no longer needed to adjust the parameters in the CAREN Editor. This makes the application user friendly to control.
Platform module
This module allows you to control the motion platform states (Off, Settled, Neutral or Engaged.) and channels (XYZ position and XYZ rotations (Pitch, Roll, Yaw)). The module has an internal graph window for tuning and data display.
Random module This module broadcasts a random chosen event as a reaction to the broadcasting of an other specified event. The latter one is specified in the event mapping of this module. The user can make a selection of events, in the user interface of this module, which may be broadcasted randomly.
Record data module
This module records data series from up to 50 data sources.
Report module
This module records the current value of each input signal, due to the broadcasting of a certain event. This event can be specified in the event mapping of this module.
Sound player module
This module allows integrated playback of .wav files via CAREN.
Statistics module
This module calculates the average, the highest or lowest value of each input signal.
Stopwatch module
This module displays a time counter on a stop watch.
Text module
The user interface of this module contains twelve inputs that show the values of each input numerically.
Trail module
This module allows you to view the path of an object (like a limb) in the 3D scenery. It quickly identifies jitters or hesitation in the subject.
iTreadmill module This module is meant for CAREN systems with an integrated instrumented treadmill. This module allows the user to control the speed of the treadmill manually or drive it automatically by adjusting the speed to the position of the subject on the treadmill (self paced treadmill). It can also receive the analog data from the force plates which makes it possible for the user to view the generated force position and vector length in the projected 3D scenery.
Valuator module
This module can control 6 configurable parameters, all of which can be changed in real-time using sliders. Additionally, the first 2 parameters can be controlled simultaneously using the mouse. (attention: can only be used in combination with the CAREN Patient Management System!)
Waves module
This module allows the appearance of waves in the 3D scenery. Different properties of the waves, like for instance height and speed, can be controlled easily by the user.