Communication system and method of gaffe prevention
View Patent ↗A system and method for transmitting and receiving communications via an application running on a communication device is described. The system equips a user with tools configured to facilitate the editing of transmitted messages, the transmission of messages at a user-selected time, messages configured to automatically expire at a user-specified time after the recipient has opened the messages, and messages and social media posts screened for black-listed alert words. Blip messages are designed to leave no trace of their transmission or reception, and preferably expire after the sender-defined view time has passed. The system is envisioned for use across multiple platforms including social media and internet messaging, and is not limited to the mobile messaging market.
1. A method of communicating via a communication device comprising:
displaying an application on the communication device;
inputting a text-based message;
wherein the text-based message contains a first word;
comparing, by the application, the first word of the text-based message against a second word;
wherein the second word is one of multiple words disposed in an alert words list of the application;
conveying, by the application, an alert when the application detects that the text-based message has the first word matching the second word; and
wherein the alert is audible and visible.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second word is a taboo word.
3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing, by the application, an indicator to appear on a screen of the communication device, the indicator displaying the alert.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising presenting, by the application, an option chosen from a group of options including: edit, delete, and send the text-based message on a screen of the communication device.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second word is a taboo word.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing, by the application, an indicator to appear on a screen of the communication device, the indicator displaying the alert.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising presenting, by the application, options to edit, delete, or send the text-based message on a screen of the communication device.
8. The method of claim 2 , further comprising causing, by the application, an indicator to appear on a screen of the communication device, the indicator displaying the alert visually.