The new MP3 player will feature an all-in-one streamlined design, allowing more freedom of movement during water-based workouts and activities. The waterproof digital music device will be designed with the player housed within the earbuds, which will be held in place by a tension band around the back of the head. Volume and song playback will be accessed by the controls on the bottom of the earpieces, and the long-life battery time of 8 hours combined with the 4GB of music storage...

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...

The idea is to create a flashlight that can use any number of almost any type of battery, ensuring you're never left in the dark. The flashlight will accommodate AAA, AA, C or D batteries. The batteries will be loaded into a container that can be rotated to select the battery or turn the flashlight off and on. The more batteries loaded into the device the longer it will operate, with the maximum run-time estimated at 86 hours.

Flexible electronics, which have led to everything from cell phones to gadget-charging jeans, could now be used to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The idea is to develop a one-piece romper outfitted with a sensor system that will monitor the child's breathing. The suit's stretchable, printed circuit board will be ironed into the suit-- keeping the outfit comfortable while monitoring breathing in the chest and stomach areas. The stretchable circuit board could also be...

The idea is to add the functionality of a Swiss Army knife to the iPhone. The case could feature polycarbonate edge bands with a raised bevel that will protect the face of the phone and an aluminum backing that will conceal the tools flat within the case, which will retain the slim profile of the phone. The tools, which include a knife, Allen wrenches, screwdrivers, spoke wrench and kickstand, will be spring-released at the touch of a button. The case will be also easily removable,...

More than a fashion statement, the sensor corset will be designed to monitor the movements of the wearer to help doctors fine-tune rehabilitation. The lightweight corset will be embedded with an array of sensors that will track the movements of the wearer's torso, sending the data to a computer via Bluetooth. The flexible conductive elastomers will be printed on the fabric and, being piezoelectric, will generate a current when they are bent or stretched. It will be possible...

A sensor system inspired by the blind cave fish could allow autonomous underwater vehicles to navigate more accurately while also eliminating the sonar "pings" that can disturb aquatic animals. The blind cave fish navigates its terrain by detecting changes in water pressure with a row of hair cells down either side of its body. The new system will feature an array of two rows of five sensors each measuring only 1.8 x 1.8 mm. Each sensor will contain a hydrogel surrounding a...

The idea is to create the world's first smartphone airbag system. The system will feature an integrated accelerometer that will detect if the phone is falling too quickly, triggering the tiny airbags to cushion the landing. The application will also include other ways to break the fall, such as streams of gas to slow the fall or using springs instead of airbags.

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.

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...