A Topfield Application Program (TAP) is a
software application which extends the standard functionality of the
Topfield products designed for
digital TV. Examples of TAPs are
electronic programme guides, digital photo viewers and
MP3 player
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Anyone with the necessary
computer programming skills may create a TAP to meet their needs. This is possible because Topfield have specified an
open (or public) API which allows TAPs to be created using the
C or
C++ programming languages. They can be installed into most Topfield
PVR models.
Some people have created TAPs and made them available for others to download and use, either free of charge or for a small fee. There are several
internet forums dedicated to TAPs where information and support can be exchanged.
External links
TAPWorld: The most complete Topfield TAP directory(not currently Active but in the process of coming back online - June 2013)
* UK directory of TAPs
Digital video recorders
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