Tour-Mate
“Tap & Listen”

Off-grid, solar-powered, revenue-generating, listening station

“Unlock Stories Worth Hearing – Just a Tap Away!”

Experience seamless and eco-friendly outdoor interpretation with the Tap n’ Listen Solar Eco-Post. This innovative device not only offers sustainable solutions but also unlocks new revenue streams for your attraction through customizable Access Cards.

PRODUCT GROUP:

Tour-Mate Outdoor Interpretive Technologies

Features

Audio Content

Interactive Content

T-Coil Compatible/Option

Multi-Language Support

Braille Options

AC Powered

Optional AC Power

IR Beacon Compatible

Solar-Powered

Descriptive Audio

ADA Modifications Available

Multi-Tour Capable

Rechargeable Batteries

Available Content Production Services

Script Research and Development

Narration/Recording

Script Editing and Polish

Music and Audio Production

App Development

Tech Support And Service

Serviced by Tour-Mate

On-Site Service Available

Service Plan Available

Financing Options

Purchase

Lease

Revenue Sharing

Tour-Mate “Tap & Listen” at a Glance

Eco-Friendly,
Solar-Powered

The Solar Eco-Post is solar-powered, requiring no external electricity. Its four solar panels and battery backup provide a sustainable interpretive solution ideal for outdoor environments, including trails, parks, and gardens.

Engaging and Revenue-Generating

The RFID-enabled Access Cards allow attractions to monetize outdoor interpretations. These customizable cards provide a personal memento for visitors, combining functionality with brand-specific design.

Customizable and
User-Friendly

Extensive customization options, including faceplate graphics and colors that can match the aesthetic of any site. Up to 8 programmable audio message buttons can be easily updated using ‘drag and drop’ MP3 files.

Versatile Installation Options

Can be installed in areas with limited sunlight through an optional remote-mounted solar array. Additional options like tethered handsets, volume control buttons, and a companion mounting stand for customization to meet specific site requirements.

Generate Revenue with Access Cards

Monetize your outdoor interpretation by offering customizable Access Cards. These cards, programmed with a set validity period, allow visitors to access engaging audio content while serving as a personalized keepsake. Tour-Mate offers a zero-cost revenue share program, allowing us to collaborate with your site to enhance visitor engagement while generating additional revenue.

Easy Visitor Interaction

Visitors can easily access audio messages by tapping their Access Card on the RFID sensor. With up to 8 message buttons and user-friendly design, the Eco-Post enhances the visitor experience with minimal effort.

Design and Durability

Crafted with a heavy gauge aluminum body and a powder coat paint finish, the Solar Eco-Post is built to last. Its vandal-resistant, tamper-proof design ensures longevity, even in uncontrolled outdoor environments. The stainless steel faceplate is customizable, with options for graphics, text, and colors to match your site’s aesthetic. Photovoltaic solar panels, strategically placed on the angled top, capture sunlight throughout the day to power the device, making it perfect for various climates and outdoor settings.

Versatility and User-Friendly Features

The Solar Eco-Post features up to 8 programmable buttons, allowing for multiple audio messages. Visitors can listen to these messages through the integrated outdoor speaker or via a standard 3.5mm audio jack compatible with headphones or induction neck loops. The device also includes a battery backup to ensure continuous operation during cloudy periods or extended low sunlight conditions.

Recommended Areas of Use:

National and state parks
Nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries
Historical sites and monuments
Botanical gardens
Outdoor museums and exhibitions

Campgrounds
Recreational Trails
Wilderness huts or backcountry shelter
Scenic drives and viewpoints

Recommended Areas of Use:

National and state parks
Nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries
Historical sites and monuments
Botanical gardens
Outdoor museums and exhibitions
Campgrounds
Recreational Trails
Wilderness huts or backcountry shelter
Scenic drives and viewpoints

Select Accessories and Options

Remote Mounted Solar Array

In an effort to offer sites maximum flexibility, the Solar Eco-Post can accommodate an optional remote mounted Solar Array. This option allows a site to install the Eco-Post in an area where there may be limited sunlight. Eco-Posts can be located along heavily treed paths, in gazebos, or inside indoor welcome centers, etc., with the solar array mounted remotely. The remote solar array comes with either 15’ (4.57 m) or 50’ (15.24 m) cable lengths.

Custom Access Cards

Access Cards are equipped with a programmable RFID chip which, when tapped against the Eco-Post’s RFID Sensor, allows visitors to play audio messages. Access Cards are programmed using the Access Card Programmer. The dimensions of each Tap n’ Listen Solar Eco-Post Access Card are 3.4″ x 2.1″ (85.6 mm x 53.98 mm). The fully customizable Access Cards can be designed with personalized graphics and text, featuring an organization’s logo and colors to match their brand.

Access Card Programmer

The Access Card Programmer sets the time that the Access Card is valid for and activates the Access Card for visitor use. The RFID card programming unit connects via USB to a PC. The dimensions of each Tap n’ Listen Solar Eco-Post Access Card Programmer are 3.25” x 2.25” x .25” (82.55 mm x 57.15 mm x 6.25 mm).

Custom Faceplate

Faceplates tend to be unique to each location and individual Eco-Post unit. Tour-Mate can assist in creating a unique and customized faceplate design, or a design of your creation can be sent to Tour-Mate and printed and attached prior to shipping.

Tethered Handset

For sites where an external speaker may not be a desired solution, Tour-Mate offers a Tethered Handset version of the Solar Eco-Post. A robust T-Coil compatible accessible handset is connected to the Solar Eco-Post via a vandal resistant cable. The tethered option is available for all versions of the Solar Eco-Post.

Volume Control & Visitor Insights

For sites that would like user adjustable volume, Tour-Mate offers a version of the Solar Eco-Post with two additional buttons on the faceplate for volume control. Solar Eco-Posts with volume buttons also incorporate the ability for sites to collect information about the number of times a message has been accessed.

Companion Mounting Stand

Tour-Mate offers a Companion Mounting Stand as an option for sites that wish to mount the Solar Eco-Post directly to the ground. The Companion Mounting Stand is two (2) feet (0.61 m) tall and can be bolted to the ground. The Companion Mounting Stand is constructed using the same aluminum as the chassis of the Solar Eco-Post.

Proximity Sensor

Solar Eco-Posts equipped with a proximity sensor will automatically play an audio message when visitors approach the unit within a certain proximity. The audio message can still be unique to each message button. Clients can use this option to attract visitors towards the unit to promote further interaction and/or to accommodate visitors with visual acuity issues.

Tour-Mate “Tap & Listen” Product Sheet

For detailed information on features, specifications, and customization options, download our comprehensive product sheet, click the button below:

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