EMDR Tactile Unit and EMDR Tapper software from Neuro Innovations

EMDR Tapper Tactile Units

EMDR Tapper - Digital version - In stock

After a long period of research and development we have generated a sophisticated computer controlled EMDR tactile stimuli unit for use with EMDR Pro. Our tactile units are hand-built in the UK to the highest possible standard of quality.

NB Despite a substantial increase in the price of components due to the weakness of the pound we have chosen not to increase the cost of our Tactile Units. Also, the weakness of the pound means that the effective price of the units is less than has been the case in the past.

Key features include:

Fully USB powered and controlled (NB Cannot be used without a computer)
USB 1 and 2 compatible
Ability to control the duration of the tactile burst via your PC
Ability to control the intensity of the tactile burst via your PC (or via the controller unit, or via adjusters in each of the handheld devices)
Works with or without the presence of EMDR Pro (additional software is provided for use if EMDR Pro is not installed - see image to right)
Fully integrated into EMDR Pro (See menu to the below)
- generates tactile sensations that are in sync with the on-screen movement
Tappers generate tactile stimulation in the form of a gentle vibration, some sound, and light via an LED sufficient to indicate which tapper unit is active (small variations in the sound / sensation between the two tactile units may be present but will have been adjusted to a less than 1% difference)
Tappers made of translucent blue plastic
Unplugable USB lead connector (USB lead not supplied)
Approx 2m / 6ft of cable between the controller box and the tappers
Works with XP [Tested] and Vista [Tested] (98 and Windows 2000 on request)
Totally plug and play after driver installation - no ports to select
Light weight and highly portable

NB: No other tactile unit will function with EMDR Pro.

Therapists Toolkit + EMDR Tactile unit bundle:

Therapists Toolkit which includes EMDR Pro licence
Controller with tappers and stand-alone software
- Includes software to enable use without EMDR Pro (Free with EMDR Pro)
- Includes EMDR Pro installation CD which includes the shared media library
- Download eMail sent within 24 hrs of purchase for rapid installation of EMDR Pro / Lite
Click here to purchase

The controller unit (black box) and the two hand-held tappers (Click to enlarge)

Screen-shots showing the stand-alone software for use without EMDR Pro if required and the relevant menu in EMDR Pro

Servicing / Recycling

Tactile Units - What if they get damaged and need repair / servicing?

The most likely thing to fail with the tactile units is the cable. The same is true of all electronic appliances eg MP3 player headphones. If you take care of the cable and avoid too much twisting the cable will last for a very, very long time. Cable damage is not covered by the guarantee.

If one or both of the blue tapper boxes stops working entirely or works intermittently (especially if there's a difference depending on the position of the cable) then there is cable damage within the cable itself.

The only resolution for this is to return the unit to us for repair. If you're pretty sure that it is the cable that needs to be replaced then you just need to send us the blue boxes - this reduces the cost of return. Always ensure that you use a trackable form of posting that at very least requires a signature on delivery. It's your responsibility to insure the delivery.

The discounted cost of cable replacement is £20 (Approx $30 USD) inclusive of parts and labour, excluding postage back to you via a secure means - you pay only for the actual cost of postage.

If the problem turns out not to be the cable then you will then need to send us the black controller box as well. We will then diagnose the issue and let you know the cost of repair so you can choose whether or not to proceed. If you don't choose to get the units repaired the policy below may then apply.

Tactile Unit Recycling Policy

If you have a damaged or broken set of Tactile Units we can buy them back off you depending on the extent of the damage and how much functionality remains. We will then refurbish and repair or reuse any undamaged components as appropriate.

The recycling process is as follows:

Let us know the status of your units and the level of damage
We will let you know if recycling is viable and how much cash-back you will get
You post the units back to us (special delivery if UK based / International Recorded delivery if not UK based)
We test the units to determine how many of the boxes are functional
We send a payment to you via PayPal (Typically £5 GBP per operational box (black or blue) + up to £10 to cover your postage costs (must be insured + signed-for on delivery))

If you have any queries then do let us know.

Special offer - Rare analogue version available - SOLD OUT

We think that this unit is unique in the EMDR world because it does not require a PC and generates tactile stimulation whenever sound is detected in the left or right audio channels. The sound frequency that it responds to can be adjusted and the intensity of the tactile burst depends on the volume of the sound (eg a beep).

Key features are:

Can be used with any stereo sound source (eg any EMDR Program or CD that can generate a beep sound)
- Bilateral audio CD provided
Duration of the tactile burst depends on the duration of the beep
Intensity of the tactile burst depends on the volume of the sound source
The frequency that it responds to can be adjusted (depending on the sound card used and a variety of other factors such as the width of the block of tones and the volume)
You don't need an audio splitter plug because one is built into the unit (if using this feature you should ideally connect a multi media speaker set that has volume control
Works with a 9 volt PP3 battery (not provided)
On/off switch and light
Rubber feet to prevent movement on smooth surfaces
Includes cables (6 ft from the unit to the tappers), (2 feet from the PC or CD player to the controller unit)
Controller unit with audio cable and battery = 180 grams
Tappers with cable = 100 grams
Guarantee - we guarantee that the unit is functional
Battery lifetime - unsure but throughout the development we used one old battery and did not significantly deplete the battery
Works with any EMDR Software that can produce a long enough beep
A repair service is available if damaged

Limitations:

There is a USB connector but this has been disabled (there's not enough power from most USB ports)
The original intention was to use the 19,200 hZ as an inaudible "control" frequency but it seems that may PCs and audio players delete inaudible sound frequencies. We have therefore made the unit respond to pretty much all frequencies, there is some remaining ability to adjust the frequency range that the unit responds to.

This unit cost £80 to construct in terms of parts and materials alone. It is one of a kind and is not something that we will construct again because of the large number of components and time required to construct.

We are offering this prototype at a discounted price of £55 GBP / approx $110 USD plus postage costs. Click here to purchase. More...

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