The solar powered mouse will charge itself from the glow of the computer screen. The wireless optical mouse will feature a top-mounted panel and rechargeable battery as well as space for a regular AAA battery backup. A DPI button on top of the mouse will allow the user to switch the AVAGO high speed laser optics between the standard1000 DPI or 1600 DPI for more precision. While the solar-powered computer mouse is not a new idea, this one will differ in that it will be powered...

A new bicycle made out of folded sheet metal will be stronger, lighter, and cheaper to produce than the conventional bike frame, and it will be folded by hand. The bicycle frame will be based on a patented system, which will include a method of cutting perforations into pieces of sheet metal and will allow the metal to be folded by hand. The folded sheets will then be riveted or glued together to from the desired object.

The new street lamp concept will allow motivated passers-by to use integrated exercise machines charge its batteries. The LED lamp poles will feature an interactive display that will show battery life and how much power has come from humans while also displaying feedback to the person powering the machine, such as amount of calories burned. It is believed that the concept will not only save energy, but also enhance community awareness of green energy.

The new earphones will allow users to enjoy their music without blocking out the surrounding sounds. They will include two very small speakers held in place in the ear canal by a retention device. Because the speakers will only fill part of the ear canal, environmental noises will still be able to be heard. And since the device will not seal the ear, gradual hearing loss can be prevented.

The idea is to make headlamps for the bicycle of LED light stylishly integrated into the handlebars. The headlamps can be made by cutting strips from the handlebars and supporting them with transparent plastic tubing. The LED bulbs will be installed inside the plastic tubes and will be powered by a watch battery.

An ionic mini motor, weighing only 7 oz, will allow the new generation of nanosatellites to have autonomous capabilities and "set them free" from their current orbits. The tiny motor will include fuel and electronics and will be attached to satellites as small as a 4 inch cube. It will use an ionic liquid, the chemical compound EMI-BF4, from which ions with electrical charges will be extracted and then ejected to provide thrust. Although the motor will only provide a tiny...

The Sunflower is the first heliostat created for residential use, designed to allow homeowners to focus the sun into a gloomy room on onto a solar panel. The Sunflower uses a solar powered microprocessor, motion servos and sun sensors to track the sun and reflect its light to a location selected by the user. It can redirect up to 50,000 lumens of sunlight and can be installed on an existing post or optional PVC stand. Beyond feeding solar panels and dark rooms, other...

Why not use rubber to render a building invisible to earthquakes? The method will involve surrounding the foundations of buildings in earthquake prone areas with pressurized rubber. It is believed that the rubber can prevent the elastic waves of the tremors from sensing or affecting the building.

The universal earphones will be able to automatically detect which ear they are in and adjust the sound accordingly. Each earbud will contain a microchip able to sense its proximity to the ear, which will vary slightly depending upon the placements of the earphones. Once the earphones determine which ear they are in, the sound will be directed to the proper channels. It is also possible to use a sensor that will detect when the earphones are removed from the ears,...

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...