Why not create a new mini rearview camera and monitor system that will allow riders to have a 360 degree view of their surroundings. Riders will be able to monitor their rear view through the 3.5 inch monitor attached to the handlebars. A cord will connect the monitor to a CMOS video camera on the rear seatpost, and a lithium battery will power the device for up to 5 hours. For added protection at night, a ring of 10 LED lights will surround the camera, and will begin flashing when...

Why not develop a new microscope lens that can capture three-dimensional images without the need for multiple lenses or a moving camera? The lens will be shaped a bit like a gemstone, with eight facets surrounding a central facet. Each facet on the lens will be slightly different from the others, which will enable each one to capture an image of the object from slightly different angles. A computer then will combine the nine images into one three-dimensional image. Hopes are...

The idea is to create a device that will be mounted on any pair of glasses, transforming ordinary eyewear into a bio-rhythmic LED display. The device will wirelessly receive data from other devices such as heart rate monitors, power meters, and cadence modules, and feed it back to the user through real time LED indicators and audio updates. The built in speaker will provide audio input, and a specific series of taps on the unit's side will deliver instant updates or cycle it...

The idea is to create a device that will use sound to guide the wearer to slower breathing, helping to reduce blood pressure. The device will include a sensor mounted on a strap and a small control unit with headphones. Placing the sensor on the stomach will allow it to gather data on the breathing rhythm, which will then be converted into tones. The user will be able to breathe along with the tones, which will gradually lengthen the exhalation, slowing the breath and relaxing the...

The organic laser uses a protein found in jellyfish as its light source, creating the first organic laser. The laser uses a single cell as its optical gain media. The cell was engineered based upon a species of jellyfish that uses green fluorescent protein (GFP) to create bioluminescent light. An inch long cylinder with mirrors at each end was built, and then a cell that express GFP at the required level was placed inside the cylinder. The cell based device created short bursts of...

The idea is to develop a back panel reflector that will harnesses solar energy to power laptop screens. A mirror on the back panel pointed at the sun will be able to direct the sun's rays toward the screen to add natural light to the LED backlight.

Why not create a thermostat that will keep track of each time the home owner adjusts the temperature, eventually setting itself to the most favored temperatures. The thermostat's heating and cooling cycles will be set by a single wheel, and it will also be controlled from a distance by smartphone. In addition to learning the owner's preferences, its integrated sensors will also keep track of light, humidity, motion, and light. The thermostat will automatically adjust itself...

Why not create a driving monitor which will provide new teen drivers with verbal comments to help bring attention to driving errors? The monitor is to be wired to the car's onboard computer and equipped with an accelerometer and a GPS. It will alert the driver to aggressive driving, such as sudden turning or braking, and significant speeding. It will also disable mobile phones while the car is in motion. It could be also possible for parents to be notified of their teen's...

I've just stumbled across this article about magnetic pills. Scientists can hold such pills in a specific place in the body, pinpointing the most effective location for the body's absorption of the drug. Some drugs can only be absorbed in specific parts of the intestine, and traditional oral pills don't usually stay in that one spot long enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream. The new drug delivery system uses an external magnet system with computer control and feedback...

Why not develop a liquid-flow battery that can be used with electric vehicles, enabling them to be recharged as quickly as pumping gas and cutting the cost of current batteries in half? The batteries will consist of a liquid electrolyte semi-solid that will contain the electrodes to provide electricity. Once the energy from the electrolyte material is depleted, it can be removed from the battery and replaced with a fully charged amount. The depleted electrolyte material will be...