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A Practical Guide to Brain–Computer Interfacing with BCI2000

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This chapter provides a general introduction to brain–computer interfaces (BCIs). It outlines general principles of BCI systems and the need for general-purpose BCI software. It also gives an overview of the BCI2000 system and describes the target audience for BCI2000 generally and this book specifically.

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  1. Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, USA

    Gerwin Schalk

  2. Institute of Medical Psychology & Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

    Jürgen Mellinger

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Schalk, G., Mellinger, J. (2010). Brain–Computer Interfaces. In: A Practical Guide to Brain–Computer Interfacing with BCI2000. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-092-2_1

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