# Emoticon Sound Messengers Telesound May Re-Transform the Way People Communicate By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telesound References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/03/05/micro-messenger/) & [telesound.me](http://www.telesound.me/) Telesound kickstarts a new way of communicating with friends, family and co-workers. If [text messaging or instant messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttheinternet) isn’t micro enough for you, two designers by the names of Olivier Mével and Marc Chareyron have created a technology that lets their users communicate through [emoticon sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko), whereby eliminating language altogether. The technology will come alive once enough people have this item, which is predictable knowing how ready people are to decrease effort in communication. Once enough people in your circle of peers have Telesounds, you will be able to send each other emoticons from your mobile and gadget that will transmit the desired messages through sounds, which will be interesting to say the least. What the Telesound creators have designed here is more than merely a new technology, but rather a prospective [new communication technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojitalk). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Telesound Communication:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in communication by using emoticon sounds. - **Emoticon Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in messaging through the use of emoticon sounds. - **Language Elimination:** Potential for disruptive innovation by eliminating language in communication through emoticon sounds. ### Where This Applies - **Communication Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the communication technology industry by incorporating emoticon sounds. - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in mobile technology through the integration of emoticon sound messaging. - **Gadgets and Wearables:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the gadgets and wearables industry by incorporating emoticon sound messaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji-Only Communication Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-emojam.md) - [Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embodyme.md) - [Digital Touch Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisstouch.md) - [Music-Sharing Transmitted Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundmotion.md) - [WFH Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-communication-device.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converstory.md) - [Emoji Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmoji.md) - [Tactile Braille Emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-emoticons.md)