going back to morse code..

I have breifly mentioned what morse code is and how it works earlier in my blog so i will keep the idea breif.

Morse code is the method of sending messages using a code of dots and dashes, measured as words per minute (WPM). It was originally created due to the inability to print characters, and thus a form of comunication was needed.

originally sent by having paper tape with indentations, when there was a break in the paper tape, ( the indentation) the break of the stylus make a clicking noise as it moved in and out of position. This is where the dots and dashes came from as the clicks could be directly translated. Eliminating the need for the paper tape.

when morse code was originaly transmitted via radio, the dots and dashes were sent as long and short pulses and further was found that morse code was easier to teach using audio rather than reading a page of marks. this is waht gave the "dit" and "dah" of the morse code.

morse code was the international standard for maritime communication up untill the late 90s.

and even to this day signalling for help is/can be achieved using SOS signals which is, "dot, dot, dot, dash, dash, dash, dot, dot, dot" or "· · · — — — · · ·." both of which are the one and same. this series or morse code can be achieved by flashing a light source, flicking a switch appropriately or other methods.

I also touched on the use of morse code being a method of communication for people who have a disability in communication, the ability to blink is enough to be able to use morse code.

so relating to my earlier post how could the merging the morse code input with a mobile phone device work...