The idea is to create a palm sized hearing device that will include an array of noise management systems but will look like a common mp3 player. The device will be easy to use, featuring an LCD screen and headphones with integrated microphones. It will include noise reduction and will be able to control feedback and wind noise. The device will also include a special function that will adjust to the changing environments of standard, music, indoors, and party.

Extreme tourism is at the height of its popularity today. This popularity is easy to be explained as extreme form of entertainment is the opportunity to experience the "thrill" that is missed in everyday life... this is emotions boom, risk and awareness of one's greatness and weakness. Extreme tourism is for the strong and courageous, for those who love risk and danger, who is not afraid to test his endurance. A new extreme attraction has been opened in the Australian city of...

My idea is to create an application for smartphones which will use phone's GPS and accelerometers to sense and pinpoint the location of potholes. The great challenge there will be how to teach the phone to tell the difference between a pothole and a speed bump or sewer grate.

Why not develop a new lithium-ion battery able to store more energy than its predecessors without overheating? The battery will use a graphite current collector and imide salt in the electrolyte of the battery, which will increase the life of the battery as well as allowing it to withstand high temperatures. The battery will have an energy density of 225 watt hours per kilogram; 50 percent higher than the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.

Vending business occupies a leading position in the list of the most profitable and popular types of the third millennium business. Through vending machines you can buy almost any product, ranging from household appliances to fresh products, such as pizza, carrot and even meat. Manufacturers of vending machines are constantly improving machines and accommodating them to the customer needs. A good example of improved vending machine can be the one which appeared on one of the...

A designer from India invented a unique jeans design, which helps to protect wallets from pickpockets. The main feature of these jeans is that there is a copper wire in their seams. The wire is connected to a special device consisting of capacitors, a 3-volt battery and a magnetic switch. This electric device is placed in a case and can be activated by the user at any time. Its mechanism of action is simple - once a thief feels about for the wallet in your pocket, he is...

The idea is to create a lighting system able to alter its lighting automatically based on the emotional flavor of the room. The lighting system will consist of some the world's most efficient and compact lights. The lights will be equipped with sensors to alter the lighting based on the number of people in the room. The sensors will also be able to read the emotional environment of the room, and adjust the lights to suit the mood.

Why not create 'air conditioned' clothing as a way to deal with the restrictions on electricity during the summer heat? It is possible to develop jackets and shirts, as well as cushions and mattresses, with built in fans. The jackets will include two electric fans powered by a lithium ion battery pack. The fans will draw the air in at up to 20 liters per second, circulating it through the jacket where it will dry off sweat and evacuate through the collar and cuffs.

Why not create an electric drive that can be attached to any manual wheelchair, creating a long distance alternative for wheelchair users. The drive will resemble a pair of headphones, with two circular hubs connected by a curved section. Each hub will contain a 24-volt motor powered by a lithium-ion battery with a range of almost 20 miles. When attached to the center of the wheelchair's wheels, the device will be able to propel the wheelchair at speeds up to 12 mph. Steering...

My idea is to create a device which is attached to a tire and study its pressure, compare it with an ideal one, check if it is intact, etc. and fix the problem once it is detected.