The wristwatch sized device will be able to help prevent deep vein thrombosis by stimulating the muscles and increasing blood flow in the femoral vein. The device will be self-adhesive and will not require wires or leads. It will be meant to be wrapped around a lower knee where it will use electrical signals to stimulate the peroneal nerve, increasing blood flow and helping to discourage clots.

The portable gamma camera will be able to create radiation heat maps in real time, making it much easier to find hotspots. The gamma camera will use a regular camera to record image information along with integrated semiconductor detection elements to gather the radiation data. A signal processor will combine the images and superimpose the radiation information as a color code on the camera's visual display.

Ocean floating solar/wave domes connected by a web-like array could be used to harness both sun and wave power. The concept involves connecting dome shaped solar cells in an orderly network. The photovoltaic covered domes would harness solar power while they also capture wave energy as they bob on the water. Solar energy reflected back to the photovoltaics from the water would increase the solar capture by as much as 20 percent.

Police may soon be able to use a new automated graffiti identification software to help them keep tabs on gang territory and drug deals. The system will be able to compare photos of graffiti to identify which gang, and sometimes even which individual, created it. Identification will be based up on constant key points in the design and will use crowdsourcing to help decipher unintelligible text. An accuracy rate is supposed to be about 65 percent and higher.

A new laser technique will be able to make speaker sound 'visible', making it easier to track and eliminate audio dead spots. The new laser light method will involve placing a laser to the side of the test speaker and scanning its beam through various points in front of the speaker. The beams will be reflected to a vibrometer receiver, which will then build images of the sound waves and locate the dead spots.

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...

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.

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...

A new system that can recognize ripe strawberries in the field could the next step in replacing human farm workers with machines. The system will use four different parts of the magnetic spectrum, including microwaves and far-infrared light to peek beneath the surface of the strawberries and check for ripeness. The new technology could reduce waste by cutting down on the number of unripe strawberries that are picked and could improve efficiency. The similar technology could...

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...