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The Eko attachment will attach to almost any standard stethoscope to add a plethora of new features that can be accessed via smartphone. While electronic stethoscopes have been available for some time, their use has not yet caught on. The Eko attachment will electronic stethoscopes more widely available by adding electronic capabilities to the analog devices. The Eko will attach to the stem of a standard stethoscope's chestpiece, where it pairs with a companion app to deliver...
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The idea is to create a wearable device to reduce the symptoms of psoriasis through light instead of medication. The battery-powered device will be simple to use, with only a single on/off button. It will be equipped with an array of 40 high-intensity LEDs that will shine UV-free, blue light onto the skin - a therapy that has been proven to reduce the rate at which the cells divide. The device will fit both the arms and legs and can be worn at any time, making it easier to...
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Not your normal umbrella, the sensing umbrella will respond to the level of air pollution in the area with a series of LED lights while helping track air quality. The Arduino-equipped sensing umbrella will be able to gather pollution data and upload it to pollution databases, making it possible to generate local pollution indicator maps for smaller regions. The umbrella's LED lights will also provide a more immediate source of information as they will flash and change color...
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Using only water and pressure, it is possible to develop a stretchable, flexible wire made of spider's silk that will be able to conduct electricity as well as copper - opening the door to new forms of artificial muscle. The conductive threads will be made from the dragline silk from the webs of common orb weaver spiders, which are chosen because they construct very large webs. The thread will be mixed with dry nanotubes, dampened to encourage adhesion, and then pressed between a...
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A revolutionary RFID locking and access control system will have door control units that will be fully self-powered through an integrated energy converter. Energy produced by using the door handle will be automatically converted to electrical energy to operate the RFID locking system - no batteries or power cables will be needed. The access ID reader interface can be rapidly and easily reprogrammed, so that, for example, lost ID keys can be immediately invalidated and...
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A chip able to detect viruses or diseases from a single drop of blood could soon make easier, and quicker, for doctors to complete their diagnoses. The individual devices will be spaced six microns apart - the same size as a single cell. Their structure will be based around carbon nanotubes, which are crucial in detecting the presence of the cells. Sensors within the device will measure the electrical properties of the blood cells, which will allow the team to detect variances and,...
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A new system will be able to digitize printed text and images, turning the paper into a touchscreen. The system will consist of a webcam, projector and special software created by the research team. When the paper documents are placed beneath the machine, motion trackers will react to finger motions and gestures to allow the user to select areas of text or images. The selections will then be digitized automatically. The device could be useful for showing detailed information...
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The digital nurse assistant will be developed to help nurses more easily keep track of specific patient information. The primary feature of the digital nurse assistant system will a digital tag worn by the nurse. The tag will recognize the nurse as he or she enters each room, automatically displaying patient information on an in-room display. The system will also display any information that needs particular attention, such as blood pressure monitoring. In addition to...
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Microbes bearing tiny solar panels may be the next step in creating a more efficient way of converting the sun's energy than is possible with current methods. The process will mimic photosynthesis. By placing tiny solar panels on microbes, it will be possible to create a system for artificial photosynthesis which will harness sunlight and, in turn, create energy to drive the production of hydrogen. The photocatalysts will be able to harness solar energy for the manufacture of...
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12/27/2012
A new biological concrete able to support plant life could lead to a new generation of vertical gardens while eliminating the need for soil or complex hydroponic systems. The multilayer concrete replaces the traditional Portland cement with magnesium phosphate cement, which is slightly acidic. The acidity level creates a good environment for plants such as fungi, lichens and mosses. The concrete also consists of three layers: a waterproofing layer on top of the structural layer;...