
Tapio User Guide
Introduction
Tapio is a compact adaptive switch interface. It is a native USB
device that can be connected to an Apple iOS device using an
Apple, and some third party Camera Interface Adapters. It accepts
industry standard 3.5 mm stereo or mono plugs and directly
interfaces up to two adaptive switches to an Apple iOS Device or
computer. Tapio is powered from the device and does not require
external power. Tapio uses standard USB Human Interface
Device (HID) drivers and works with iOS Devices, Windows,
Macintosh and Linux computers, and many Alternative and
Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices.
Tapio Features:
Extremely Low Latency
Extremely Low Power
3.5-mm (1/8-inch ) Stereo Jack
Accepts Single or Dual Switches (stereo plug)
Apple Switch Control (iOS7 and newer) Events
Keyboard Switch Events
RJ Cooper Switch Events
Mouse Button Emulation
Joystick Button Emulation
Full Speed USB Device
Uses Standard USB HID Drivers
Supports USB Remote Wakeup
Weighs ½-ounce (14-grams)
2- by 0.8- by 0.5-inches (51- by 20- by 13-mm)
Works with Apple iOS Devices, Windows, Mac and Linux
Origin Instruments Quality, Reliability and Support
When Tapio is first plugged into a host device an LED turns on
until the host device recognizes Tapio and USB enumeration is
complete. Thereafter, an LED turns on when an adaptive switch is
actuated.
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