Tuesday, December 22, 2015

[wuallmxy] Encoding data non-densely in words

Instead of 10 bits per word, do only 1 or 2.  Go back to using first 1 or 2 bits of the checksum of the Double Metaphone.

This permits a nice interactive UI in which the user can type text, seeking to match a target binary string.  50% or 25% of words work to advance the binary cursor.  Any lower and it will be too frustrating.

Continue to omit a known list of common form words: articles, conjunctions, helping verbs, linking verbs, short prepositions.  These are too easy to mix up when memorizing.

Inspired by an idea of a mnemonic for pi in binary: a sentence with word lengths mod 2.  But avoid word length because of variations in spelling, e.g., color colour.

No comments :