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03/01/2013
The BallCam will give footfall fans a new angle on the game by capturing smooth video from a football as it spins through the air. The camera will be inserted into a hole cut in the side of the ball. The system will be unique as the algorithm will process the video from a ball spinning at up to 600 rpm. The algorithm will be designed to monitor for and discard video frames that show only the sky. When the remaining frames are stitched together, the result will be a relatively...
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The idea is to develop a hybrid dandelion that could one day have us driving around on dandelion tires. The roots of the dandelion contain latex, the source for natural rubber, but most dandelions are far too small to be used in commercial production. To create a version with a fatter root and higher yield, I suggest crossing the Russian dandelion with the common dandelion. No genetic modification will be used, instead DNA profiling technologies will be applied by analyzing...
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A new airbag system for skiers will protect the wearer from falls on hard snow at high speeds. The airbag system will feature an array of accelerometers and sensors will detect when the skier is falling and trigger the inflation mechanism. A CO2 canister inflated the bags within 100 milliseconds, protecting the skier's chest, neck and back. The system could also be made customizable, allowing the user to choose additional airbags, such as ones for the waist or hips.
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The idea is to develop a self-healing concrete, which could cut building costs by reducing the amount of steel needed to add structural support. Under strain, concrete will develop cracks that will eventually spread and weaken the structure. Why not mix the spores of limestone-producing bacteria and some nutrients into the concrete material. The spores will remain dormant until they are activated by rainwater, at which time they will eat the nutrients and produce limestone, filling...
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05/21/2012
The new super-snorkel will allow swimmers to swim and breathe more easily without ever lifting their face from the water. The snorkel will be designed to fit around the head, allowing the user to take in air from the top valve while exhaling it through the mouth. The system will be arranged so that no spent air will remain in the device and no water will enter, and it will fit tightly around the head to stay securely in place without drooping.
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The vibrating suit will provide haptic feedback to help athletes develop muscle memory. The suit will use an array of vibrating motors to send feedback to the user as to their body's position in space. The motors will signal in real time when the athlete is outside the desired range, and the data will be also recorded for later study.
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The new sunglasses will magnify the screens of bike computers and GPS units, making it easier for cyclists to read the small devices at a glance. The bifocal like sunglasses will incorporate a small magnification area in the inner, lower corner of each lens, which will enlarge the screens without affecting normal vision. They glasses are will be available in three magnification levels and in several frame styles, with either smoke or brown lenses. Some models of the...
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New inflatable floatation device will be about the size of a mobile phone, and will be quickly inflated to provide support to exhausted swimmers. The device will be small enough to be strapped to the waist or gear. Pulling the trigger will cause the canister of compressed air to fill the tube, which will be bright yellow to make spotting by rescuers easier. The device will be attached to the user by a tether, and can be deflated and reused.
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02/03/2012
Foldable bike helmet will be able to slip into a bag or backpack. The helmet will be designed to appeal to both men and women. Sturdy enough to provide proper head protection, it will also encourage helmet wearing by being easily carried and stored.
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Why not create a new limestone based rubber, which will be entirely petroleum free. The new rubber will be used to produce wetsuits, which will have increased buoyancy created by a closed-cell injected construction, as well as improved stretch, durability, and insulation.