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...

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...

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,...

The house features integrated solar panels and an intelligent design. The house is made of engineered wood and load-bearing panels filled with thermal insulation. To maintain a low maintenance and open feel, most of the house's HVAC systems are located in one room, with the plumbing placed strategically near the water tanks to reduce material use. The house produces 20 percent more energy than it consumes.

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...