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Apr 12, 2015

Paranormal Weekend /Paranormal Apps

from PACTS , INTERNATIONAL- Conference Calls

Anthony Sanchez talked about his work developing apps for paranormal research using technologies such as motion detection, radio scanning, and audio analysis. He explained that the inspiration for designing his programs came from the realization that the vast majority of paranormal apps are either used to generate pranks or rely on randomness rather than mathematics or scientific principals. Beyond that, Sanchez observed, none of the apps were "leveraging the intrinsic technology that's embedded in the devices." As such, he drew on his extensive history as a software engineer and realized that Bluetooth technology could be used as a radio scanner which would pick up ultrahigh frequencies and also detect electromagnetic interference. This subsequently led to the development of nearly ten different apps which can be used for various forms of paranormal research. One such app, called the Spirit Communications Device, allows users to scan internet radio and pick up EVPs in a way that is similar to the popular ghost hunting tool known as 'Frank's Box.' Sanchez has also designed an app called 'Ghost Cam Pro' which uses "military-grade motion detection algorithms," which can, amongst other uses, recognize thermal changes and prompt a photograph to be taken at that very moment. Another feature of the app, he said, is an audio spectrogram that allows users to see the sounds that are occurring in the room, including those that are normally imperceptible to the human ear. Sanchez stressed that, unlike other app developers who refuse to divulge their design methods, he reveals exactly how his programs were created so that others can help refine the technology and continue to improve how paranormal research is conducted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wzZzMFWfcg

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