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Dr. Gibbson
 
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Intended for use by healthcare workers, the bracelet will alter the wearer if it senses they have not washed their hands adequately. The bracelets will feature sensors able to determine if the wearer has followed the proper hand washing procedure, including how long they spent washing their hands and whether they used sanitizer or soap. The device will buzz once if the wearer has cleaned sufficiently and three times to signal a missed step. An RFID-based system can be incorporated...
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Julia
 
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A hand disinfecting concept can go beyond sanitizing liquids alone by allowing users to check whether they've missed a spot where bacteria may still exists. The device will be developed for use in hospitals. To use, hospital staff and visitors will place their hands over the device, where a hydro-alcoholic solution and plastic micro-ball solution will be automatically dispensed as a mist onto the hands. After scrubbing with the solution, users can then place their hands beneath the...
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Samanta707
 
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With help from a new device and its accompanying app, gardeners will be able to grow healthy plants. Sensors will track sunlight, humidity, temperature and fertilizer levels. When paired with the application for iOS, the device will send data via Bluetooth to notify the gardener about the plant's changing needs. The application will be programmed with information about the requirements of thousands of different plants, which will allow it to respond specifically to each plant's...
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Curious
 
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01/08/2013
A new pool-cleaning robot will use sensory/algorithmic system to determine the size of the pool and select the most efficient cleaning path. While avoiding obstacles--like the pool's ladder and its own power cord--the robot will clean the entire surface of the pool floor, walls and steps with its motorized PVC scrub brush. It will work without using the pool's filtration system, hoses or booster pumps, which should help save money by reducing the need to run those systems.
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Max
 
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The application will transform a smartphone into a peephole, letting you see who's at the door even if you're not at home. The device itself will be made of high-density polymer and will include an infrared camera able to capture video at both day and night. When visitor presses the LED illuminated push-to-talk button, the video and audio will be sent via the local Wi-Fi connection to the user's smartphone.
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Patrik
 
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The spray-on coating can be easily applied to any object, rendering it waterproof while also slowing bacteria growth preventing staining. The coating is a silicon-based spray made up of nanoparticles that create a hydrophobic surface when sprayed onto a material. Liquids that come in contact with the coating will roll off, allowing the object to resist corrosion, stains, icing and bacteria growth.
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JB
 
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The smartphone/adhesive tag system is the next in a growing list of devices dedicated to helping forgetful humans keep track of their stuff. The system will contain a circuit board, replaceable battery, buzzer and LED light. The tags will be stuck to items that are frequently lost, such as car keys or the TV remote, and a custom app will allow the tags to be assigned to specific objects. When the object is lost, accessing the app on the smartphone will display how far away the...
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Julia
 
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Singing in the shower will get a bit easier with a shower head featuring an integrated wireless, waterproof speaker. The shower head speaker will communicate with any Wi-Fi enabled music player up to 39 feet away. The speaker will be magnetically attached to the shower head, and will be easily removed for recharging or for use at other, potentially damp places. The shower head will be powered by a lithium-ion battery, which can last up to seven hours and will be recharged by the...
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Alice
 
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The Aeroball concept takes air-purifying devices to a new level, filtering the air in the home with small glowing balls that float around the room. The Aeroballs float around the room using helium, where they filter and add fragrance to the air in the room and sink to the ground when they need re-charging. The balls also absorb light during the day, allowing them to create a soft illumination at night that adds to the over-all sensory experience.
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Gemini
 
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The bladeless ceiling fan creates an indoor breeze that's smoother and quieter--and safer for cats. The fan features a stack of spinning discs that take advantage of the science of laminar flow to move air throughout the room. The air is directed around the room in a 360° horizontal flow, moving with a smooth, uninterrupted stream and mixing the air in the room to eliminate hot or cold spots.