A new device will be able to block out the high pitched whine of dentist drills may soon make a visit to the dentist more tolerable. The device will consist of a headset that will contain a microphone and a microchip, which will use adaptive filtering to block certain sound waves, even when shifting frequencies. The selective blocking of the sound waves will allow music from the dentist or a mobile device to reach the patient's ears, while eliminating the sound of the drill.

The new tent will be supported by an inflatable skeleton and will be set up in only one minute. The support skeleton of the tent will be inflated in one step, and the beams will be valved into separate sections to prevent collapse in the case of a section failure. The unique geodesic design of the tent will create a sturdy structure that will be more efficient than traditional tent, with a 54 square foot floor plant that can sleep three people easily.

Have you heard about the Biome floral terrarium? It is controlled by the iPad, and is another step toward combining the technological world with the slower pace of natural cycles. The Biome capsule is made to simulate a variety of growing environments. The climatic conditions of the terrarium are displayed in real time, while light, water, and nutrients can be controlled by iPad or smartphone.

A new wind turbine will not only be silent, it will also be adjustable, visible to birds and bats, and will be more efficient than current three blade turbines. The turbine will feature a solid composition and will withstand winds as much as 118 mph. It will be able to generate up to 32,000 kilowatts hours per year with an average wind speed of just under 6 mph, with a efficiency 30% more than conventional three blade turbines. The turbine will also be silent and compact, ideal for...

The idea is to create smart sunglasses that can detect and automatically darken bright spots and glares. The lenses will be LCD screens with a light detecting sensor at the nose which will be able to work with a microprocessor to identify the glare. The pixels could be switched on and off to black out certain areas of the lenses and could identify the movements of the user's head and respond to the new areas of glare. The glasses could have applications for people with light...

The idea is to have a bicycle lock you can wear, eliminating the need to carry a heavy lock around your shoulders or on your bike frame where it can feel clumsy and cause scratches. It will be the first bike lock specifically designed to be worn on the body. The lock will be adjustable and easy to remove, in contrast to conventional bike locks which must be locked onto the body in order to be secure. The lock will be made to carry its weight on the user's hips and will have highly...

The idea is to create a spray-on antibacterial coating which will work even after several washings and will be applied to a variety of textiles as well as other materials. The polymer coating is supposed to be simple, inexpensive, and scalable. Able to kill a wide spectrum of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, it will be applied to both natural and synthetic materials, either during manufacturing or at home by the owner. The coating will be able to survive several hot water washings, and...

I suggest using a plastic metamaterial to build a cloak that makes objects invisible to sound waves. The cloaking device will be made of stacked sheets of plastic filled with holes that will be sized and arranged to redirect sound waves by either blocking them or absorbing them. The device will work for audible frequencies between one and four kilohertz, which is the same frequency as the higher two octaves on a piano.

Just one more incredible way to charge your phone... Why not develop a shirt that can convert sound waves into electricity to charge mobile devices. The shirt will use a flat microphone panel of piezoelectric film to absorb the high decibels. The leads from the shirt will be interchangeable so that to be used with a variety of smartphones, and the water sensitive components will be removable to allow the shirt to be washed in conventional washing machines.

Inspired by the troubles in Japan, I suggest creating a new cooking pot able to harness the heat from a pot of boiling water to charge a smartphone. Thermo-electric cookpot will use strips of thermoelectric ceramics to use the difference in temperature between the bottom of the pot and the boiling water to generate electricity. The device could be helpful in aiding disaster victims as well as giving citizens of developing countries a way to charge their devices in areas with...