Comparison of neurofeedback software

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[edit] Introduction to Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback (NFB), also called neurotherapy, neurobiofeedback or EEG biofeedback (EEGBF) is a therapy technique that presents the user with realtime feedback on brainwave activity, as measured by sensors on the scalp. Brainwaves are monitored and then provide feedback to the user in one of several ways, for example they can control one button in a computer game when desired brainwaves are produced (positive feedback), pause a film or music when undesired brainwaves are produced (negative feedback).

The user then uses this feedback to develop the brainwaves they wish to create and as a consequence, learn to gain more control over their brainwaves and therefore how they think and feel in every day situations. It has been used to help a range of conditions including ADHD and addictions.

[edit] General

Software	Type	Version	Operating systems	Developer	License
NeuroServer	Raw EEG to TCP/IP + EDF converter	0.7.4	Linux, Windows	[Rudi Cilibrasi]	GPL
BioEra	Biofeedback: visual designer	2.0	Windows	PROATECH LLC	Proprietary
BrainBay	Neurofeedback: MIDI, particle display	?	Windows	Chris Veigl and Jeremy Wilkerson	GPL
Brainathalon	Game	?	Java	Amy Palke	Open source
BWView	Brainwave viewer	1.0.5	Linux, Windows	Jim Peters	GPL
ElectricGuru	Neurofeedback	0.4	Windows	Rob Sacks	Open source
BioExplorer	Neurofeedback	1.3	Windows	?	Proprietary
Flexyx	Neurofeedback	0.7	Windows	OchLabs	Proprietary
Flexyx	Neurofeedback	0.7	Windows	OchLabs	Proprietary
NeuroCARE	Neurofeedback	1.98.9.4	Windows XP & Vista	Valdeane W. Brown, Ph.D.	Proprietary
Software	Type	Version	Operating systems	Developer	License