Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol(TAP, or "IXO", "PET") A {protocol} for submitting requests to a {pager} service. IXO/TAP is an {ASCII}-based, {half-duplex} {protocol} that allows the submission of a numeric or alphanumeric message. {Examples, protocol description, clarifications (ftp://mirror.lcs.mit.edu/telecom-archives/technical)}. See also {RFC 1568}. (1996-04-07)