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Phase 1:
Such dramatic changes, however, to our existing method of reading as (discussed earler) by means of a color only font set on an animated 3d platform, would not go unnoticed by the average reader of conventional text. Consider that the final result will look like a series of flashing colored lights "flying at you" paired with a series of tones comparable to the sound of your 56k modem. Understand that to the laymen this would appear only as a light show with noise (from which they can gather no data), and that this text (or any other for that matter) makes no sense unless you know how to read it. It can be concluded that such a transition from the conventional to the advanced would be impossible without a bit of further training or some sort of a middle ground that would allow the conventional reader an opportunity to "upgrade" his or her reading skills to this new and colorful method. In light of this need, I have incorporated a series of 4 phases that will allow such a middle ground for the purposes of a smooth and painless transition with little or no effort required on the readers part other than reading its self.
Color Coding the Alphabet
Customized Fonts; although we will be keeping their conventional shape intact for the time being, we are going to give them a dramatic makeover by way of assigning each individual letter a color. When this new color-coded font is used each letter of each word in the text appears in its respective color . This excludes all vowels and punctuation for reasons, which we will discuss later. At this stage those items should remain black. This phase is designed to give the reader an opportunity to develop a memory association between the color and the letter. Phase 1 although necessary as training, will not its self-make the reading go any "faster". Phase 1's only purpose is to prepare the reader for a "color-only" type of font, which we begin to introduce in phase 2. It is important however, that the reader master Phase 1 before moving to phase 2. It has been suggested that the best method of training and integration would be to gradually introduce this color coding into a conventional "black and white" book such as paperback novel or Ebook (Ebook would be less expensive due to cost of color ink). The novel should be written in the color coded and conventionally shaped font from the first chapter, but after maybe a chapter or two have passed replace a common letter such as "T" with its "color only" counterpart. At this point in the book their shape as well as their color would still represent all letters except “T” or “t”. One letter could be replaced per chapter until finally a “color only” font would represent every “colored shaped” letter and the reader will have learned the code by the end of the book. At that point the reader should be ready for phase 3. Also the book selected for this training should be something that would appeal to a large audience so that this training can be fun for everybody. Perhaps a variety of religious books would be appropriate. Historically the Holy Bible has been the first writing to be transferred to a new method of writing and in some cases has been the driving force behind such advances.
Colors should be carefully selected so as to avoid any two hues, tints or shades from becoming indistinguishable from each other at a glance. This I have found is a fine line to walk, however there is ample visible spectrum to work with. The only exception would be for the color blind, which are going to be at a disadvantage during this phase. Accommodations can be made, and will be addressed in phase 4, for visually impaired.
Color assignment could be determined by each individual reader (user defined) by an interactive interface. Which should be developed and integrated into the overall program. However, at this point I believe it would promote unification of global communication if we were to define and use a "standard assigned color scheme".
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Abstract
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Phase 1:
Such dramatic changes, however, to our existing method of reading as (discussed earler) by means of a color only font set on an animated 3d platform, would not go unnoticed by the average reader of conventional text. Consider that the final result will look like a series of flashing colored lights "flying at you" paired with a series of tones comparable to the sound of your 56k modem. Understand that to the laymen this would appear only as a light show with noise (from which they can gather no data), and that this text (or any other for that matter) makes no sense unless you know how to read it. It can be concluded that such a transition from the conventional to the advanced would be impossible without a bit of further training or some sort of a middle ground that would allow the conventional reader an opportunity to "upgrade" his or her reading skills to this new and colorful method. In light of this need, I have incorporated a series of 4 phases that will allow such a middle ground for the purposes of a smooth and painless transition with little or no effort required on the readers part other than reading its self.
Color Coding the Alphabet
Customized Fonts; although we will be keeping their conventional shape intact for the time being, we are going to give them a dramatic makeover by way of assigning each individual letter a color. When this new color-coded font is used each letter of each word in the text appears in its respective color . This excludes all vowels and punctuation for reasons, which we will discuss later. At this stage those items should remain black. This phase is designed to give the reader an opportunity to develop a memory association between the color and the letter. Phase 1 although necessary as training, will not its self-make the reading go any "faster". Phase 1's only purpose is to prepare the reader for a "color-only" type of font, which we begin to introduce in phase 2. It is important however, that the reader master Phase 1 before moving to phase 2. It has been suggested that the best method of training and integration would be to gradually introduce this color coding into a conventional "black and white" book such as paperback novel or Ebook (Ebook would be less expensive due to cost of color ink). The novel should be written in the color coded and conventionally shaped font from the first chapter, but after maybe a chapter or two have passed replace a common letter such as "T" with its "color only" counterpart. At this point in the book their shape as well as their color would still represent all letters except “T” or “t”. One letter could be replaced per chapter until finally a “color only” font would represent every “colored shaped” letter and the reader will have learned the code by the end of the book. At that point the reader should be ready for phase 3. Also the book selected for this training should be something that would appeal to a large audience so that this training can be fun for everybody. Perhaps a variety of religious books would be appropriate. Historically the Holy Bible has been the first writing to be transferred to a new method of writing and in some cases has been the driving force behind such advances.
Colors should be carefully selected so as to avoid any two hues, tints or shades from becoming indistinguishable from each other at a glance. This I have found is a fine line to walk, however there is ample visible spectrum to work with. The only exception would be for the color blind, which are going to be at a disadvantage during this phase. Accommodations can be made, and will be addressed in phase 4, for visually impaired.
Color assignment could be determined by each individual reader (user defined) by an interactive interface. Which should be developed and integrated into the overall program. However, at this point I believe it would promote unification of global communication if we were to define and use a "standard assigned color scheme".
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Abstract
This document has copyright (c) under "Open Source" inititave. Meaning all or part of this text may be used within certan defined guidelines.
Back to root
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