The idea is to create a microchip to block delivery of pain messages to the brain. The chip will be imbedded in the body between the source of pain and the brain. It will be wired to a larger implanted device which will contain a battery and a computer processor. If the chip detects a pain signal headed to the brain, it will send out small 10-volt pulse to block the signal and relieve the user of the pain.

I suggest creating a new method of password security able to identify how a password is typed in order to verify its accuracy. There should be the software to measure time between keystrokes as well as how long each key is depressed. The extra parameter of key depression will help to make the analysis more reliable.

A new haptic steering wheel will give GPS based directions silently, by vibrating to signal where to turn. The prototype will include 20 actuators able to buzz in many different patterns, such as clockwise to turn right or counterclockwise to turn left. The wheel could also be programmed to warn the driver of other diving conditions, such as objects in the blind spot. The haptic steering wheel is supposed to allow drivers to keep their eyes more consistently on the road and...

The wheelblades are designed to give wheelchair users more traction and control for better mobility through slush and snow. The wheelblades are basically mini skies that attach to the front wheels of the wheelchair with a clamp lock. The skis spread the weight of the chair and occupant over a greater surface area, increasing stability and reducing sinking and slipping. The wheelblades can also be used with strollers, and the clamp lock can adjust to fit wheels of varying...

My idea is to involve homeless people in city sightseeing tours. Who knows the city and its places to visit better than homeless people do? This seems to be beneficial for both tourists and homeless people: the first can learn interesting facts about the places they visit; the second receive an opportunity to earn a little money and communicate with people.

The idea is to develop a device able to detect the exact location of bedbugs in just 15 minutes. Bedbugs are extremely hard to find- they are incredibly tiny, and they are immune to most poison bait or bombs. Exterminators have been using dogs to sniff out pests, and the device will able to sniff out bed bugs in much the same way as the dogs. The "electronic nose" will consist of CO2 and methane sensors along with a pheromone detector to determine a bedbug's location within one...

A new floating wind turbine will be able to generate more energy by harnessing higher altitude winds, and could be used at remote sites. The turbine will be contained within an inflatable tube-shaped shell filled with helium, which will allow it to rise to the strong winds at high altitudes while remaining tethered to the ground. Besides harnessing more powerful winds, the turbine will require little maintenance.

The idea is to develop a plasma flashlight able to eliminate bacteria on the skin with a burst of plasma light harmless to the skin. The flashlight will be powered by a 12V battery and will be completely self-contained, with no external gas feed required. The device will include resistors to keep it from becoming too hot, and the emitted plasma will be between 68 and 73 degrees F, which won't harm the skin. Better yet, it is believed to be easily manufactured for less than $100 per...

The new hybrid surgical table will combine diagnostic imaging with surgical procedures, allowing hospitals to use the same area for both applications. The table will include the angiography system and the operating table system. It will be used for angiographing imaging as well as open surgery, proving more options to clinics with smaller spaces.

Self-steering tractors that can travel the fields with the same skill as trained drivers may soon make farms more efficient. The tractor will rely on a GPS system and other sensors to maintain its positional awareness. Specific sensors calibrated for different terrains will allow the tractor to traverse a variety of areas, and the 'smart steering' system will be able to calculate the optimal speed and turning radius.