A new hydration will be designed with skiers in mind--fitting under the jacket and more closely to the body. Ordinary hydration packs are convenient, but they can be problematic while skiing. The water tends to freeze in the cold, and the bulky pack is a bit uncomfortable while riding the chair lift. The new hydration pack will help eliminate these problems with its streamlined design meant to be worn under a jacket. Because it is closer to the body and out of the direct cold, the...

A tablet-based test will be able to detect concussions immediately by analyzing the victim's voice. The software will require that a person first recite a selection of words before the event. Using this baseline, the person will then recite the same words after a potentially concussive episode, which will allow the software to analyze any variations that will indicate a concussion, such as distorted vowels or hyper nasality. The system will also prevent athletes from being...

The idea is to develop a navigation system that will guide the visually impaired with auditory cues, creating a sort of map of the area. Visually impaired users will able to quickly acquire information about their location, including path finding through both the virtual building and the actual building, due to the highly immersive nature of the system.

Charge your gadgets on the road or in the woods with a modular backpack that will carry enough charge to power a USB device for up to two weeks. Each module of the backpack will feature a 10,000 mAh battery that will power any USB equipped electronic device. The modules will come in three different sizes - the 10-liter Mini Messenger, the 24-liter Commuter, and the 34-liter Carry-On. The smaller two modules will charge up to two devices, while the larger Carry-On will be able to...

Digital light bulbs will do more than illuminate your room--they will also help enhance your moods. The LED bulbs will fit standard sockets and will be available in two types: one to help enhance alertness and one to ease a person into sleep. The Awake and Alert light will produce extra blue light, which is said to increase energy, while the Good Night bulb will emit less blue light (Blue light is believed to interfere with melatonin production).