Morse Code GTED/UFFS vs MorseTap

1. Overview Morse Code GTED/UFFS is an educational application entirely developed in English, designed to teach and convert Morse code through two integrated modalities: Text → Morse conversion (visual learning) Morse → Audio playback (auditory learning) The App provides a clean, pedagogical environment ideal for: beginners learning Morse code, students in introductory communication systems, hobbyists, and digital literacy programs. The App was created inside the GTED – Grupo de Tecnologias Educacionais Digitais (UFFS), consolidating the University’s participation in mobile educational innovation under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Carlos Roberto França. 2. Educational Rationale Morse code is historically tied to: information theory communication systems cryptography digital transmission via binary signals Teaching it effectively requires dual-coding (visual + auditory), and the app achieves exactly isso: Visual mode: displays dots and dashes with spacing that reinforces symbolic structure. Audio mode: plays correct Morse timing, promoting auditory recognition and decoding. This aligns with standard Morse timing: dot: 1 unit dash: 3 units intra-letter spacing: 1 unit inter-letter spacing: 3 units Interface and User Experience (Screens Provided) - Home Screen Title: Morse code/text and audio converter Buttons in high-contrast layout: to morse to audio Morse table clear Clean typographic header Color palette: blue/black for control buttons green layout bands for thematic distinction white workspace for output readability Morse Table (Reference Screen) Academic Provenance (GTED/UFFS) This App is part of the educational production line of: GTED – Grupo de Tecnologias Educacionais Digitais Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul (UFFS) led by: Prof. Dr. Carlos Roberto França (Shown in the image with “MORSE CODE” graphic + historical text) Full alphabet and numerals reference Educational section: Who was Samuel Morse? Supports classroom or self-learning scenarios High-quality header image enhances engagement

MorseTap is a professional-grade Morse code learning application designed for efficient skill acquisition and long-term retention. Technical Specifications: • International Standard: Full implementation of the International Morse Code (ITU-R M.1677-1), covering 26 alphabetic characters, 10 numeric digits, and 24 punctuation/special characters. • Bidirectional Conversion Engine: Real-time text-to-Morse and Morse-to-text encoding/decoding with configurable output formatting. • Audio Synthesis: Pure 800Hz sine wave generation via AVAudioEngine, providing accurate timing for dots (1 unit), dashes (3 units), intra-character spacing (1 unit), inter-character spacing (3 units), and inter-word spacing (7 units). • Speed Control: Variable playback from 0.5x to 3.0x base speed (base dot duration: 80ms), allowing progressive difficulty scaling. • Visual Feedback: Synchronized LED-style flash indicator provides dual-modality learning reinforcement. Learning Analytics Dashboard: • Session Tracking: Complete history of all practice sessions with timestamps, input/output data, accuracy metrics, and duration. • Letter Mastery Grid: 26-letter progress visualization. Letters are marked as "mastered" when practiced 2+ times with >80% accuracy. • Streak System: Consecutive daily practice tracking with personal best records. • Statistical Overview: Total sessions, cumulative practice time, average accuracy rate, and current streak. Data Architecture: Built on Apple's SwiftData framework with local SQLite persistence. All data remains on-device — zero network dependencies, zero third-party SDKs, zero telemetry. Platform Requirements: • iOS 17.0 or later • Universal app optimized for iPhone and iPad • Full Light/Dark mode support • No network permissions required • No user account required Ideal for amateur radio license preparation, emergency communications training, cognitive skill development, and STEM education programs.