The idea is to create polymers that could be used to make paint that can heal its own scratches when exposed to UV light. The new polymers are to be using a method known as supramolecular assembly. Polymers made of small molecules will be formed into chains bound by metal ions. When these molecules are exposed to UV light, they will become temporarily unattached, forming a liquid that will fill in the scratches in under a minute. The molecules will reassemble and resolidify once...

The underwater heart rate monitor will work without chest straps, using instead an infrared sensor attached to the earlobe and capillary activity to measure heartbeat. The heart rate monitor will be attached to the strap of the swimmer's goggles, where it will monitor the heart beat and communicate the rate by a voice transmitted by bone conduction technology. The rate will be communicated as the swimmer moves, and will be set to deliver the information from every 10 seconds to...

I travel a lot and often use my digital camera to take pictures of landmarks and the landscape. All the pictures are time stamped to tell me when they are taken but there is no information on where they are taken. I think that building GPS system into cameras could be cool. This will help to store the location, direction and possibly the pitch and also will add more life to the pictures. By the way, it may be possible to create a 3D map using this technique in future.

I am fond of these Discovery channel programs when they show night life in forests. This seems to be so exciting. I suggest organizing some kind of night tours and let tourists observe animals do their staff at night (it is advised to use night viewing devices so as not to scare them away with flashlights).

The idea is to create a camera clip which will allow photographers to access their cameras quickly and easily. The clip will secure the camera to the user's belt by a plate attached to the bottom of the camera. The camera will be released by quick release button, and a twist lock will be engaged to prevent accidental release. The clip plate will be also compatible with any Arca-Swiss style tripod head.

A new catalyst able to extract hydrogen from urine was discovered. I suppose it could have applications as fuel and as a way to clean municipal waters. An inexpensive form of electrolysis is to be used to break down urea, which contains four hydrogen atoms per molecule. A nickel based electrode will oxidize the urea, and then a voltage applied across the cell will break down the molecule. Since the hydrogen bonds in urine are weaker than those of water, urine is a less...

An integrated chemical chip able to regulate the delivery of neurotransmitters could be implanted in the body to help control muscles chemically. The chip will be built upon previously developed ion transistors able to transport both positive and negative ions as well as biomolecules. By combining two transistor types into complementary circuits similar to traditional silicon-based electronics it is possible to create an integrated chip able to work with common signaling substances...

I want to have a battery charger to recharge standard alkaline batteries. This will keep them from the landfill for a little while longer. The charger will use a microprocessor to control the trickle charge and prevent overheating and will be able to charge both AA and AAA batteries. The charging cycle will take about 4 hours depending upon the quality of the battery and amount of charge left in it. The device will also recharge Ni-CD, Ni-MH, and RAM batteries by automatically...

My idea is to create a mobile phone application based on GPS which will help to define single people within a radius of 0.5 - 0.7 miles. It will be of great help not only for pickups but also for people who are eager to make the acquaintance. The application will also have a chat function so as it is possible to send short messages to each other and make an appointment.

I've just came across the idea of creating a laptop computer that can be rolled into a cylindrical shape The concept consists of a flat panel display wrapped around a central cylindrical column. A power plug detaches from the top of the column, the power cord also acts as the carry strap, and the speakers and USB ports are stored inside the column. Once rolled out flat, the device can be used as a 17 inch tablet computer or can be tilted into a notebook shape, with the lower half...