A new food translation application will be quicker and more accurate than existing similar applications while taking up less memory space. Users will download the region specific apps to their mobile devices, eliminating the need for an internet connection. The application will go beyond simply a literal translation of the name of the dish and also provide an image of the dish and a list of its ingredients. People with food allergies will be able to program the app to signal a...

The idea is to create a device that will use suction to attach to a variety of mobile devices and secure them to a flat surface. The device will be made up of two locking suction cups connected by a ball joint. The suctions cups will be to create a strong bond, able to last several weeks, and the angle of the device will be changed by adjusting the ball joint.

The new ski poles will allow the user to take calls on the slopes without fumbling to remove a glove or fish out the phone. The poles will be equipped with a waterproof grip imbedded with a microprocessor and OLED screen. The grip will communicate via Bluetooth with the user's smartphone, allowing the user to receive calls by swiping a finger across the optical sensor. Other features will include the ability to receive short text messages, check location information, or access...

The new smartphone will transmit sound through tissue conduction to make it easier to hear a call in noisy areas. The phone will feature the "Smart Sound Receiver", a piezo-electric actuator that will cause the entire display screen to vibrate. Holding the phone to the ear will allow the sound to travel through both connective tissue and the air in the ear canal, and placing the phone to cover the ear will help block out environmental noises. The phone will also include the...

Unlike most waterproof cases, this one will be incredibly thin; so thin that it will be possible to use it in conjunction with another case. Made of polyurethane, it will be only 0.25mm thick yet will remain waterproof down to 32 feet. A clear acrylic panel will cover the phone's display, and the touchscreen functions will be unaffected.

The device will use a Bluetooth signal to prevent cell phone use, including texting and apps, while the vehicle is in motion. Once the device is installed in the car it will disable cell phone functions automatically, and will send an email alert if it detects tampering. It will allow cell phone operation if the user is wearing a hands-free headset.

The new application will make a smartphone child-friendly, creating a controlled environment and allowing the parent to monitor activities and contacts. The application will be downloaded and installed with password that only the parents will control. Features will include a tracking system that will report the location of the phone every 15 minutes by pinpointing the location on a map. The interface will be designed to be child-friendly and easy to use, and the child will only be...

The bottle charger will charge a smart phone with boiling water and a tiny turbine. More than 200 million cellphone users in Africa do not have electricity, and must walk long distances to charging stations. The bottle charger will work by harnessing changes in temperature, powering a cell phone in about 30 minutes with just one cup of boiling water. It will feature a miniature turbine, which will respond to the changes in air pressure within the plastic bottle. In addition to...

The new system will turn a cellphone into a multi-band walkie-talkie, allowing it to function even in areas with no cell service. The system will feature a sturdy case designed to protect the phone, since most people using walkie-talkies are moving around outside. It will work on VHF, UHF and 800Mhz, and the Radio-Over-IP repeater feature will allow it to use the cell signal to extend the communication distance from 25 miles to anywhere in the world. The internal battery will...

The new case for iPhones will let you keep your phone protected even while taking a call. The case will be equipped with a window and a proprietary touch-sensitive strip that will allow you to see who is calling and then take the call without ever opening the case's front cover. The flip-style case will be made of polycarbonate plastic and 'leatherette,' and will retain the phone's slim design.