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Max
 
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The ring concept will translate ordinary text to Braille that can be felt with a fingertip. The ring will be equipped with a scanner and an array of six bumps able to raise or lower according to the letter read by the scanner. It will be worn like a regular ring, and then slipped onto the fingertip to allow the user to feel the Braille bumps as they change in response to the scanner moving across the text. The ring will also be able to convert the text to spoken words, which will...
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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A chemical sensor able to track chemical markers in breath could one day allow users to track their health and fitness levels by exhaling onto their smartphone. The sensor will analyze metabolites in the breath to track changes, such as cancer or diabetes, in real time. The technology will be meant to be embedded in a smartphone case or as a handheld option. I also believe the sensor technology could be adapted for use in a wide range of medical devices.
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Adam
 
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Designed to address aging population and dwindling labor force, the ankle-worn assist device will help to keep the elderly more active. The device will be made up of a pair of sensor-equipped, robotic boots and a waist-worn battery pack. Sensors in the sole of the boot will detect when the heel makes contact with the ground, triggering the robotics to add a boost to help maintain forward momentum throughout the leg. Designed to be easily adjustable and minimally restrictive, the...
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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A new method of imaging brain tumors will help surgeons see precisely where the tumor ends and healthy tissue begins, guiding the doctor through the surgery. The technique will work by hitting the brain with a non-invasive laser, and then analyzing the spectrum of light that emerges. The system will be able to sense the vibrations of chemical bonds, with healthy tissue and tumors differentiated by the amount of lipids and proteins in the cells. The data will be transmitted as a...
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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Taking advantage of the new microneedle patch technology, I suggest developing a dissolving patch that will allow patients to self-administer vaccines - painlessly. The patch will consist of microneedles only seven-tenths of a millimeter long and use dry virus-like particles instead of the usual liquid containing the dead or attenuated virus. An added stabilizing agent means the patches will not have to be refrigerated, and the precise delivery method of the small needles will...
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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A new microneedle patch will make TB tests not only painless, but also more accurate. Currently, tests for tuberculosis are carried out by injecting a bit of a purified TB derivative just below the skin at a precise depth and angle, and an improper injection, along with other factors, can cause a false result. In contrast, the patch - consisting of tiny needles coated with the derivative - will be applied like putting on a band aid. The needles will be too short to reach the nerves that...
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Julia
 
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Designed with diabetic children in mind, the pen will be the first insulin device able to deliver insulin in half-doses. The pen will be styled for children to use, who typically require only a half-dose of insulin. It will feature a dial to choose the insulin dose and a memory function, which will show the time of each previous injection so parents will be sure their children are administering their insulin properly.
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Dr. Gibbson
 
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Designed to aid caregivers and hospital staff, the system will help prevent bedsores by providing real-time data on the patient's pressure points. The system will be made up of a bedside monitor that will communicate with a pressure-sensitive mat placed over the regular mattress. Sensing points embedded in the mat will constantly measure the amount of pressure from the patient's body, and will then send that information to the monitor--which will display it as a map indicating the...
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Harry
 
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Using a titanium scaffold, it will be possible to develop a method to create a more lifelike, flexible artificial ear. Previous artificial ear technologies required doctors to create the ear shape from a lump of cartilage. In contrast, the new technique will involve using a 3D computer model to build a basic ear shape out of titanium mesh. The mesh will be used to hold together the collagen connective tissue from a cow and then will seed with cartilage cells from a sheep, which...
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Julia
 
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08/06/2013
It will be possible to keep track of salt intake with the handy salt meter, a sort of salt-content thermometer for hot, liquid foods. The device will designed primarily for aficionados of salt-prone soups like ramen or udon noodles. It can be inserted into any semi-liquid food with a temperature between 140 and 176 degrees F, and the results will be displayed in less than a second on the LED screen. A bit of math will be required to come to the final reading, with a reading of 1...