#taps app

[fuzzywhite-blog]

Wordless Wednesday (AKA Go Watch These Videos)

We've uploaded a few YouTube videos to help you learn how to use the TAPS app! Please watch, like and share! http://youtu.be/cRJR_Faxfcw (geophone and flash mode) http://youtu.be/tRlLiU5k5eQ (EMF and flash mode) http://youtu.be/TBTe8GUhjAA (sensors on handheld)

[fuzzywhite-blog]

Why the TAPS App is Not a Toy

Why the TAPS App is Not a Toy There are several paranormal mobile applications on the market currently. Many of them are for entertainment purposes only, and are listed as such on the stores. The TAPS app is definitely NOT an 'For Entertainment Only' application. In fact, Fuzzywhite Hawes spent several days in discussions with Apple to prove to them that this application was not for entertainment purposes. They agreed, and allowed us to put it in the Utilities category. The TAPS app can be trusted as an accurate and effective tool for investigations. Here is why. Mobile devices are really micro computers. They have serious computational power. Tasks can be accomplished on a mobile device today that would have taken a room full of computers just 30 years ago. Mobile devices have sensors that accurately detect the environment in which they are being used. For example, geolocation can be used to pinpoint where the device is located. Cell tower triangulation is often used in law enforcement to locate a missing person. Also, a large number of applications on the market rely on the very slightest movements of the device. The reason these applications are very popular is because the movement detection is accurate. Movement detection is accomplished by the Accelerometer sensor. This sensor is so accurate that it can detect the seismic movements of the earth. Mobile devices also have a Magnetometer sensor. This sensor detects the slightest variations in Electro-Magnetic Fields. It is perfect for paranormal investigations. There are those who suggest that a mobile device should not be used for paranormal investigation. We would strongly disagree. Here are some of the reasons offered and a rebuttal for each. 1) Mobile phones can be a distraction because people can get text messages and phone calls during an investigation The answer to this is simple - use airplane mode. Airplane mode stops the device from being able to receive or send any data. However, the sensors still work so you can still investigate. 2) The magnetic readings cannot be trusted on a cellular device because of data bursts. Again, the answer here is airplane mode. There can be no data bursts in airplane mode. 3) Cell phones are just not as good as dedicated equipment for paranormal investigation. This is not necessarily true. Mobile devices that have the features discussed above cost several hundreds of dollars (unless you sign up for a long term contract). Again, these are sophisticated micro-computers - much more sophisticated then a single purpose $100 EMF meter. Here is the bottom line. If you have a mobile device, you have paid good money for it. If you can use the computing power and sensors of that device for investigation, why wouldn't you? What matters is that the application you are using is accurate, trustworthy, and tested in the field. We have spent nearly an entire year developing the TAPS app to assure that it is a valid, useful investigation tool. We would not put our personal and organizational reputations at risk, if we were not confident of the validity and usefulness of this app.

[fuzzywhite-blog]

[fuzzywhite-blog]

If you need help learning how to use the EMF meter in the T.A.P.S. App, watch this video!

[fuzzywhite-blog]

[fuzzywhite-blog]

TAPS App FAQ's and Helpful Hints

FAQ's: 

Q: Will you be making an Android app? When will it come out?

A: We are diligently working on the Android version of the app and expect it to be finished in a few

weeks. We don't have a set release date, because it is still in the development stage. As soon as we have any information regarding the Android launch date, we will post to all our social media.

Q: Will the app be compatible with the Kindle Fire? What about BlackBerry?

A: Sorry, but the Kindle Fire does not have the required sensors needed within the device. We have no

current plans to develop for BlackBerry, as we are concentrating on Android and iOS updates.

Q: How does the TapsApp turn the device into an EMF detector?

A: iOS devices and Android devices already contain a magnetometer. The TapsApp simply utilizes the

functionality of this hardware that exists in the device, to detect abnormal electromagnetic changes.

Q: Sometimes my current elevation does not get pulled in to the app. Why?

A: The amount of geo location information available is based upon the cell towers in your area .

Helpful Hints:

EMF:

iOS devices contain a magnometer in their hardware. This detects electromagnetic fields (EMF). The TapsApp software harnesses the functionality of this hardware and allows the app to detect abnormal electromagnetic changes.

Geophone:

The Geophone measures vibrations and movement on the Earth's surface, using the device's accelerometer sensor. It is similar to the technology that predicts and measures earthquakes. As part of the TapsApp, the Geophone component helps discern movement or vibration of a potential entity.

Audio Recorder:

The audio recorder is an essential part of the TapsApp. It is used to record the audio environment around the device. This enables the capture of E.V.P. or electronic voice phenomena. The audio recorder uses the internal microphone built into the device and the internal storage capacity to store audio files. 

Main Screen Buttons:

 - Cases: allows you to pick an existing case or start a new one.

- Mark Moment: Marks a moment and captures information for that moment. The EMF level is stored and if a recording is in progress, the position of the recording is marked. Moments are marked manually by clicking the Mark Moment button. They can also be automatically marked  when a recording is triggered by the EMF Meter or Geophone.

- Analyze Data: Shows the list of Marked Moments associated with the particular case. 

-Help: Shows the help content.

[fuzzywhite-blog]

This app is designed by Jason Hawes, author, real-life paranormal investigator and the founder of The Atlantic Paranormal Society (T.A.P.S). Jason and the team's main goal is to remove the cost factor that is associated with investigating the field of paranormal and to create a device that can be used by intermediate and advanced investigators. The app is being used by Jason and his team on upcoming episodes of his top rated TV show. The app contains a functioning ElectroMagnetic Field (EMF) detector, a Geophone to sense the slightest vibrations, and a digital recorder for capturing Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). These instruments existing within the same device (your iPhone, iPod or iPad), allows data to be analyzed based on a shared timeline. There's a detailed help section that provides instruction on using the application and tips on good investigative techniques.