Event-stamped behavioral data
Behavioral metrics (position, velocity, zone) with embedded apparatus event markers — stimulus onset, reward delivery, floor switch times.
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Native Hardware Integration
Direct control of behavioral apparatus from the tracking interface
Synchronize stimulus delivery, floor switching, and reward dispensing with behavioral tracking — all controlled through one interface via serial and TTL communication.
TTL
Digital trigger output
Serial
Bidirectional control
Event
Stamped behavioral data
Sync
Apparatus + tracking
The problem
Separate software for tracking and apparatus creates synchronization issues
Running tracking software alongside separate apparatus control software requires manual synchronization — timestamp alignment is approximate, and stimulus-behavior correlations depend on clock drift.
- Two software systems with independent clocks create alignment errors
- Manual synchronization introduces timing uncertainty
- Event-behavior correlations require post-hoc time matching
The solution
One interface controls tracking and apparatus
ConductVision communicates directly with behavioral apparatus through serial and TTL channels. Stimulus delivery and behavioral data share one clock — no post-hoc alignment needed.
- Serial communication for bidirectional apparatus control
- TTL/BNC output for external device triggering
- Event timestamps embedded directly in behavioral data
Endpoints
Behavioral data and apparatus events share one timeline.
Apparatus state log
Complete record of apparatus commands sent and states received, with frame-accurate timestamps matching behavioral data.
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Trial automation records
Automated trial structure with phase transitions, inter-trial intervals, and protocol parameters logged for reproducibility.
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Applications
Hardware integration enables closed-loop and event-driven experimental designs.
Stimulus delivery and response detection
Control stimulus lights and detect nose-poke responses through serial communication. Score correct, incorrect, premature, and omission responses automatically.
Measures
- Response accuracy
- Reaction time
- Premature responses
Automated floor switching between sessions
Control floor texture/pattern switching for conditioning sessions. Track compartment preference during drug-free test sessions.
Measures
- Preference score
- Time in compartment
- Transitions
Synchronized CS/US delivery and freezing measurement
Deliver conditioned and unconditioned stimuli via TTL while simultaneously measuring freezing. Event markers align stimulus and behavioral data precisely.
Measures
- Freezing to CS
- US response
- Extinction curve
Light delivery synchronized with tracking
Trigger optogenetic stimulation via TTL based on animal position or behavior. Correlate stimulation periods with behavioral changes in one dataset.
Measures
- Stimulation events
- Behavioral response
- Latency to effect
Compared to typical systems
How ConductVision differs
| Feature | ConductVision | Typical systems |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | Serial + TTL/BNC | TTL only or external |
| Bidirectional | Read apparatus state + send commands | Output triggers only |
| Event stamping | Embedded in behavioral data | Separate log file |
| Trial automation | Built-in protocol sequencing | External scripting required |
| Clock synchronization | Single clock source | Post-hoc alignment |
Related capabilities
Signal Sync
Timestamp-synchronized behavioral and physiological data for multi-modal experiments.
Freezing Detection
Dual-mode automated freezing scoring with TTL/serial apparatus integration for fear conditioning paradigms.
Real-Time Analysis
Live behavioral metrics during acquisition — distance, velocity, and zone occupancy update as the session runs.
Connect your apparatus and start collecting synchronized data
ConductVision supports standard serial and TTL interfaces — no custom hardware adapters required.
