"Mexting"

The incorporation of morse code with text messaging.

Looking at it again, this form of input can be used from any angle, the phone itself does not have to be in a cerain direction, this could be used with the phone upside down as all that is needed are the dots and dash input.

The message when inputed vie the tapping, for example ".... . .-.. .-.. --- / - .... .. ... / .. ... / .- / - . ... -" a series of short dots and dashes in rythem will translate inside the phone to text.

this perticular sequence is a test translation "hello this is a test" although it seems longer to hit it, with the speed you could input the morse code and the fact of inputting it "blind." where the user is not looking at the phone or having to make sure its the right way up.

The advantages of this way of imput are :-
* quick input
* Ease of use
* can be used from any angle upside down, back to front etc.
* the input would be automatically translated into text
* can be used on any handset and sent to any as it will be received as text
* the text when received can be read at a quick glance and then replied without looking
* The amount of concentration required is greatly reduced over the traditional input methods.
* it is safer to use this method as it does not require you to take your attention away from your surroundings.
* this method could be used by disabled people where they are limited in movment. a single finger that moves would be enough to send a message.
* If that person was unable to speak or move they could still write messages if they they have a little bit of mobility.



Althought the advantages are many there are obviously some draw backs, the dissadvantages are as follows:
* The learning curve to morse code may take time.
* a problem with the correct pattern, incorect rythem or speed results in different outcome.
* There is the argument of why learn this instead of learnin to just use the alphanumeric keypad.
* Although it is safer as you dont need to concentrate while using it, it would probably still be illigal to use while driving.
* The user cannot see what they are texting and are relying on their memory for correct patterns to enter.


Althought there are roughly equal or arguable advantages/dissadvantages, "mexting" could be seen as a development on text messaging as with a little training into how to input morse code along with its set patterns for each letter/number. Could greatly improve the way people communicate via text message, There is also roomfor further development in this form of input which ill get to later.