Abstract: A device disclosed herein comprises a touch screen interface configured to display a plurality of different keyboard configurations, each of the keyboard configurations representing a plurality of keys, receive an input from a user to select one of a plurality of keyboard selection inputs, and in response to the selection of the one of a plurality of keyboard selection inputs, displaying a selected keyboard configuration from the plurality of different keyboard configurations, wherein each of the plurality of keys related to the selected keyboard configuration represents a word.

Abstract: An innovative language system and global/mobile network-based platforms for social networking and messaging is built on a vocabulary of symbols holding a universal meaning that transcends barriers of language and regional dialect through a complete system of cross-referencing and evolution. Individuals can contribute to the language and absorb new aspects of the language as it evolves globally. Furthermore, the symbol vocabulary is faster than standard text-based communications and is intended to communicate broader concepts with fewer keystrokes. The new language and communication system also presents opportunities for commercial benefit. As system use proliferates, commercial entities can sponsor their own symbols, collect real time symbol use data (whether geographically-based or not), and provide promotional benefits to consumers based on the use data.