Tap Systems Overview
Tap Systems is developing a wireless wearable keyboard. Users attach the flexible keyboard to one hand and type on any hard surface. The keyboard's internal MCU processes gestures and inputs them as typed keys to synced devices including smartphones, tablets, PCs, smartwatches, virtual-reality consoles, and smart TVs via Bluetooth. Tap can serve a variety of markets including virtual reality and adaptive input for the blind and visually impaired. Tap interprets 31 finger gestures with 99% accuracy. The company offers video tutorials for its customers, which teach users in one hour how to type with the wearable. Tap also offers a developer kit for integrating the software into different applications.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.9MAug 2018
$4.0MNov 2019
Latest News
growth-positive
TapXR lets you tap commands for XR devices with you fingers
Tap Systems has unveiled a new version of its TapXR wrist-worn controller, designed to replace traditional input devices like keyboards and mice. The TapXR allows users to input text and control XR devices through gestures, offering a lightweight and cost-effective solution for spatial computing. The device supports over 35 distinct gestures with high accuracy and is compatible with various smart glasses and devices. Tap Systems has also launched an SDK for developers to integrate multi-finger gestures into their applications, promoting innovation in spatial computing. The TapXR is available for purchase worldwide, with a firmware update planned to enhance its capabilities.
Product StageCustomers
growth-positive
I used an insane one-handed keyboard and actually liked it | Digital Trends
The article reviews the TapStrap 2, a hand-mounted keyboard simulator developed by Tap Systems. The device, which can be used with almost any device, allows users to enter letters, numbers, and punctuation marks with one or two quick taps on any surface. The TapStrap 2 is particularly useful in AR and VR environments where a traditional keyboard is not visible. The device is also portable and can be used in various settings. The article suggests that while the TapStrap 2 may not replace a traditional keyboard for heavy typing tasks, it offers a convenient and innovative alternative for mobile and VR/AR use.
Customers
growth-positive
Tap Systems Launches TapXR, A Wearable Keyboard For AR And VR
Tap Systems has launched its new TapXR wearable keyboard and controller, which allows users to type, input commands, and navigate menus with any Bluetooth device. The device solves the problem of comfortable interaction with AR/VR/MR headsets, enabling wider usage for productivity, commerce, and the metaverse. TapXR works by sensing finger taps on any surface and decoding them into digital signals. It offers full keyboard emulation, over 99% accuracy, 10 hours of battery life, and more than 100 unique commands. The device is fully customizable, allowing users to create, share, and save their own macros, hotkeys, and presets. Tap Systems aims to grow its customer base and expand its market presence with the launch of TapXR.
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Tap Strap 2 adds gesture control to any Bluetooth-enabled device Engadget
Tap has introduced the Tap Strap 2, a wearable keyboard with a new AirMouse feature that allows users to control any Bluetooth-connected device with hand gestures. The Tap Strap 2 has three modes of operation: Mouse Mode, Multimedia Mode, and Smart TV mode. It offers enhanced support for iPad and comes with design improvements such as better battery life and enhanced mouse optics. The Tap Strap 2 is priced at $199 and an open source AirMouse SDK is expected to be released in January 2020.
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growth-positive
The Tap Wearable Keyboard and Mouse Can Now Be Customized for any Language, Game or Control Application
Tap Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the beta version of TapMapper, a tool that allows users to create custom layouts for their Tap wearable devices. This tool enables users to customize their Tap experience by creating mappings for languages, keybinds for games, triggers to control devices, and custom inputs for enterprise applications. Users can also share their TapMaps with the Tap Community. The release of TapMapper is expected to have a positive impact on the companys growth. The article highlights the various use cases for TapMapper, including language customization, gaming, smart device control, shortcut keys, and specialized data entry. Tap Systems, Inc. is based in Pasadena, California.
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| Sector | Media & Entertainment Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $3.97M |
| Last funding | $1.07M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 2 |
| Investors | 2 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.tapwithus.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
Pardesia, Israel
E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA
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Tap Systems Business
Business models
B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Health Tech & Life SciencesDigital HealthcareDigital Accessibility SolutionsMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesTarget Customer
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleGamersCore Technology
SensingMotionSemiconductors & ElectronicsTags (16)
hardwareassistive-devicesdigital-healthcarewearablebluetoothsensorsmusiciansaugmented-realityvisually-impaireddevelopersmobile-devicesmotion-detectionwireless-controlvirtualizationmobile-applicationsmobile-gamesGeographic Markets
GlobalTap Systems Financials
$3.97M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$1.07M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
2
Total rounds
2
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$2.9MAug 2018
$4.0MNov 2019
Private Equity Funding
Equity crowdfunding
Nov 2019
$1.07M
StartEngine.com (Lead)
Seed
Aug 2018
$2.9M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Tap Systems Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$2.9MAug 2018
$4.0MNov 2019
All Events
Equity crowdfunding
Nov 2019
$1.07M
StartEngine.com (Lead)
Seed
Aug 2018
$2.9M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Tap Systems News
17 articles
growth-positive
TapXR lets you tap commands for XR devices with you fingers
Tap Systems has unveiled a new version of its TapXR wrist-worn controller, designed to replace traditional input devices like keyboards and mice. The TapXR allows users to input text and control XR devices through gestures, offering a lightweight and cost-effective solution for spatial computing. The device supports over 35 distinct gestures with high accuracy and is compatible with various smart glasses and devices. Tap Systems has also launched an SDK for developers to integrate multi-finger gestures into their applications, promoting innovation in spatial computing. The TapXR is available for purchase worldwide, with a firmware update planned to enhance its capabilities.
Product StageCustomers
growth-positive
I used an insane one-handed keyboard and actually liked it | Digital Trends
The article reviews the TapStrap 2, a hand-mounted keyboard simulator developed by Tap Systems. The device, which can be used with almost any device, allows users to enter letters, numbers, and punctuation marks with one or two quick taps on any surface. The TapStrap 2 is particularly useful in AR and VR environments where a traditional keyboard is not visible. The device is also portable and can be used in various settings. The article suggests that while the TapStrap 2 may not replace a traditional keyboard for heavy typing tasks, it offers a convenient and innovative alternative for mobile and VR/AR use.
Customers
growth-positive
Tap Systems Launches TapXR, A Wearable Keyboard For AR And VR
Tap Systems has launched its new TapXR wearable keyboard and controller, which allows users to type, input commands, and navigate menus with any Bluetooth device. The device solves the problem of comfortable interaction with AR/VR/MR headsets, enabling wider usage for productivity, commerce, and the metaverse. TapXR works by sensing finger taps on any surface and decoding them into digital signals. It offers full keyboard emulation, over 99% accuracy, 10 hours of battery life, and more than 100 unique commands. The device is fully customizable, allowing users to create, share, and save their own macros, hotkeys, and presets. Tap Systems aims to grow its customer base and expand its market presence with the launch of TapXR.
CustomersExpand
growth-positive
Tap Strap 2 adds gesture control to any Bluetooth-enabled device Engadget
Tap has introduced the Tap Strap 2, a wearable keyboard with a new AirMouse feature that allows users to control any Bluetooth-connected device with hand gestures. The Tap Strap 2 has three modes of operation: Mouse Mode, Multimedia Mode, and Smart TV mode. It offers enhanced support for iPad and comes with design improvements such as better battery life and enhanced mouse optics. The Tap Strap 2 is priced at $199 and an open source AirMouse SDK is expected to be released in January 2020.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
The Tap Wearable Keyboard and Mouse Can Now Be Customized for any Language, Game or Control Application
Tap Systems, Inc. has announced the release of the beta version of TapMapper, a tool that allows users to create custom layouts for their Tap wearable devices. This tool enables users to customize their Tap experience by creating mappings for languages, keybinds for games, triggers to control devices, and custom inputs for enterprise applications. Users can also share their TapMaps with the Tap Community. The release of TapMapper is expected to have a positive impact on the companys growth. The article highlights the various use cases for TapMapper, including language customization, gaming, smart device control, shortcut keys, and specialized data entry. Tap Systems, Inc. is based in Pasadena, California.
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Tap Systems supports Apple's VoiceOver for low-vision users
Tap Systems, a company that has built a wearable keyboard controller, announces support for Apples VoiceOver accessibility feature for iOS. This new feature allows blind and low-vision users to control VoiceOver functions by tapping on any surface, without the need to touch their screens. The Tap device, which sits at the base of the fingers, connects to any Bluetooth enabled device and enables users to compose text, play games, and navigate through tapping. The integration of Taps eyes-free input ability with VoiceOver opens up possibilities for blind and low vision users to use apps, send texts and emails, and control their iOS devices without taking them out of their pockets. The article highlights the transformative potential of the Tap device and its compatibility with emerging technologies like augmented reality and virtual reality devices. The Tap wearable is available for purchase for $179.
Customers
growth-positive
New wearable hardware interface, Tap Systems, opens SDK to developers
Tap Systems, the developer of the Tap wearable keyboard and mouse, is releasing a developer SDK for interested programmers. The software kit will let developers design applications that can integrate with the Tap wearable. The company sees applications for its technology in mobile gaming, virtual and augmented reality, and language input developers. Tap Systems toolset includes SDKs for iOS and Android, a plug-in for Unity, and an API to enable any BLE-enabled platform to interface directly with the Tap wearable. The wearable costs $179, but the software development kit is royalty-free and open source. Tap Systems is planning to raise its first round of outside capital.
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'Tap' Wearable Bluetooth Strap Turns Any Surface Into a Keyboard
Tap Systems, Inc has developed a new wearable tech device called the Tap that simplifies typing on devices without traditional keyboards. The device, made of soft foam material, slips onto each finger and can translate different taps into letters and numbers. Tap is currently in beta testing in San Francisco, with a consumer model expected to ship before the end of 2016. The company also plans to release a Tap Development Kit for developers to implement the technology in their apps and games. Tap Systems sees the device as an evolving creation with potential applications in music creation, video game control, and more. The company aims to create an ecosystem where partners utilize Tap to deliver new and exciting experiences for users.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
TAP lets you type on any surface, looks like a weapon
Tap Systems has developed a wearable device called TAP that allows users to type on smartphones, computers, TVs, and smartwatches without a keyboard. TAP uses sensors embedded in flexible material and software to interpret motion data into patterns that are translated into letters. The device is compatible with any device that has a Bluetooth connection and supports Bluetooth keyboards. TAP is currently undergoing beta testing in the San Francisco Bay area and is expected to launch later this year.
Customers
growth-positive
Wearable Keyboard Will Change The Way You Type Forever Digital Trends
Tap Systems, the company behind the Tap Strap, has developed a wearable Bluetooth keyboard that converts finger movements into keypresses, allowing users to type on any surface as a virtual keyboard. The Tap Strap is worn on the fingers and uses sensors to analyze finger movements, translating them into characters or numbers on a screen. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth and is compatible with various devices, including VR headsets. Tap Systems sees the Tap Strap as an alternative to voice control, emphasizing the privacy aspect of using gestures to type messages. The Tap Strap is now shipping to pre-orders and available for purchase.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Tap: One Handed Bluetooth Wearable Keyboard
The article introduces Tap, a one-handed wearable Bluetooth keyboard that can turn any surface into a typing surface. It makes interacting with smartphones easier. Tap can be paired with smartphones, tablets, and computers, and is compatible with e-mail and messenger apps. The article does not mention any specific partners, customers, valuation amount, acquisition amount, investment amount, layoffs, or the date of the event. The impact on the company is growth-positive, as the product offers a unique and convenient solution for smartphone users.
CustomersPartners
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Meet Tap Strap: A New Gesture-Based Wearable Keyboard
Tap Strap is a strip of fabric with sensors that translate finger gestures into text. It aims to open up a new dimension for controlling smart devices. The product is not yet available for purchase, so its practical value is still uncertain. Other companies, such as Google and Samsung, are also working on similar gesture-based input methods.
Customers
growth-positive
This startup wants to kill off the qwerty keyboard with the keyless Tap Strap and just the movement of your fingers
Tap, a startup, has developed a wearable hand strap that allows users to type without a traditional keyboard. The strap connects to devices via Bluetooth and uses specific gestures to tap out words on any surface. The company believes the technology can be applied to language, music, gaming, and control. Tap plans to partner with developers and manufacturers to unlock the full potential of the technology. The device will be particularly useful in virtual reality experiences and will be available for sale at the end of the year. The founders of Tap have impressive backgrounds, including experience at companies like Powermat and NASA.
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This wearable turns your fingers tapping on any surface into a keyboard - The American Genius
The article discusses a wearable device called Tap that allows users to type by tapping their fingers on any surface. The device, which can be slipped onto the fingers, uses embedded sensors to monitor finger tapping and transmits the results via Bluetooth. Tap is compatible with various devices and platforms. It is ideal for those who prefer typing over texting and can be useful in situations where typing loudly on a computer is inappropriate. While the device is innovative, its necessity may be limited. The article emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box.
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Powermat Creator Wants to Kill the Keyboard by ShaneLaros
growth-positive
This Futuristic Glove Will Turn Literally Anything Into A Keyboard
The Tap Strap is a wearable Bluetooth keyboard that turns anything you touch into a typing surface. It attaches to your hand and connects to your device using Bluetooth, allowing you to type simply by tapping. The device could be beneficial for the blind or visually impaired and offers the potential to liberate users from traditional keyboards. However, it requires some skill and practice to use effectively. The Tap Strap is expected to be available by the end of 2016.
Customers
growth-positive
TAP Turns Anything You Touch into a Keyboard.
Tap Systems, Inc. has introduced TAP, a one-handed wearable that allows users to type by tapping their fingers on any surface. The Tap Strap, a soft and flexible smart-textile, is embedded with an advanced sensing system that sends characters or commands to a device based on which fingers touched the surface. Tap technology enables seamless communication in immersive AR/VR experiences and wearable computing situations. The company is partnering with developers and OEMs to unlock the full potential of Tap and create an ecosystem of new and exciting experiences. Tap is being made available to select beta users in the San Francisco Bay area and is expected to ship commercially before the end of 2016. A Tap Development Kit will be available for developers, and a Tap reference design will be made available to select OEMs.
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Tap Systems Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 16 |
| Team members | 2 |
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| Confidence | 95/100 |
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| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 511559130 |
| Crunchbase | tap-systems-inc |
| Creator | Shmuel (Sam) Rausnitz |
| Creator email | shmuel.rausnitz@sncentral.org |
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| Updater email | matane@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2016-06-25T00:00:00.000Z |