The color-changing LED bulb can be controlled via smartphone app and has a lifespan of 25 years--enough to keep the party going for a very long time. The bulb can fit any standard light socket and works with either iPhone or Android system. It can be programmed automatically change color or light intensity based on a pre-determined schedule, such a brightening in the bedroom as morning approaches, or can be set to shift colors to match the mood of the music in the room. It can also...

The idea is to create a raincoat that will not only protect the wearer from the rain but also purify the water with charcoal and chemical filters. The water filters and storage containers will be hidden in the coat while the tubes will be left visible to enhance the aesthetics. The collar of the raincoat will collect the rainwater, which will then be passed through the filters at the back of the coat and stored in the hip.

The idea is to create a case able to charge an iPad with its built in solar panels. The case will store solar energy in its internal battery, and one hour in the sun will generate enough power for one hour of iPad video use. The case will consist of four two watt, high efficiency solar panels that will be coated with a clear, UV and scratch resistant layer. The case will be sturdy and waterproof, manufactured from recycled PET.

The idea is to develop a sensor-laden jacket to monitor the vitals of workers in extremely cold conditions. Working in Arctic or Antarctic can take its toll on humans, who can become affected by the cold before they are fully aware. The jacket will be designed as an added safety precaution, with integrated sensors that will monitor outside temperature, body temperature and activity. The data will be relayed in real-time to supervisors, who will then use the information to determine...

The smart mug will be equipped with a technology to prevent the mug from tipping over if accidentally bumped. The Mug will feature the base which will create a powerful airlock when the mug is placed on a smooth, flat surface. The mug will hold securely without a suction cup, magnet or levers, yet will lift naturally when you're ready to take a drink.

The new display card will feature an LCD display and touch-sensitive buttons, which will help make online banking and buying a bit smoother. The display card will allow the user to create a One-Time Password (OTP) for added authentication. Because many banks require a separate method of identification for online or high-risk transfers, the new card will help streamline the online banking process by eliminating the need for a separate authentication token. It is believed that...

The device will increase the odds of recovering a stolen bike by sending location information to a smartphone or computer. Discreetly designed to blend with the water bottle carrier, the device will include a GPS, built-in antenna and on-board accelerometer. Once the device has been activated, it will send an alert to the user if the bike is taken beyond the user-specified boundary, increasing the chances of tracking it down. The device's three-axis accelerometer will also detect 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 thermal system will be able to concentrate the power of 2000 suns while also delivering fresh water. The system will follow the sun and will be made up of hundreds of photovoltaic chips that will gather energy at the center while being cooled by a microchannel water cooling process. This will allow the each chip to concentrate the solar energy without being damaged by extreme heat. And since the water in the microchannels reaches up to 194 degrees, it will be used to heat a...

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...