By combining three different base materials, the new 3D printer will be able to produce objects with a variety of colors and material characteristics. The printer will use three colors--cyan, magneta and yellow--that will be combined with other polymers to create objects that will feature combinations of soft, rigid or transparent qualities. The triple-jet technology will allow for hundreds of different color and material combinations (up to 45 different colors in one object),...

The new case for iPhones will let you keep your phone protected even while taking a call. The case will be equipped with a window and a proprietary touch-sensitive strip that will allow you to see who is calling and then take the call without ever opening the case's front cover. The flip-style case will be made of polycarbonate plastic and 'leatherette,' and will retain the phone's slim design.

Digital light bulbs will do more than illuminate your room--they will also help enhance your moods. The LED bulbs will fit standard sockets and will be available in two types: one to help enhance alertness and one to ease a person into sleep. The Awake and Alert light will produce extra blue light, which is said to increase energy, while the Good Night bulb will emit less blue light (Blue light is believed to interfere with melatonin production).

Charge your gadgets on the road or in the woods with a modular backpack that will carry enough charge to power a USB device for up to two weeks. Each module of the backpack will feature a 10,000 mAh battery that will power any USB equipped electronic device. The modules will come in three different sizes - the 10-liter Mini Messenger, the 24-liter Commuter, and the 34-liter Carry-On. The smaller two modules will charge up to two devices, while the larger Carry-On will be able to...

The idea is to develop a navigation system that will guide the visually impaired with auditory cues, creating a sort of map of the area. Visually impaired users will able to quickly acquire information about their location, including path finding through both the virtual building and the actual building, due to the highly immersive nature of the system.

A tablet-based test will be able to detect concussions immediately by analyzing the victim's voice. The software will require that a person first recite a selection of words before the event. Using this baseline, the person will then recite the same words after a potentially concussive episode, which will allow the software to analyze any variations that will indicate a concussion, such as distorted vowels or hyper nasality. The system will also prevent athletes from being...

A new hydration will be designed with skiers in mind--fitting under the jacket and more closely to the body. Ordinary hydration packs are convenient, but they can be problematic while skiing. The water tends to freeze in the cold, and the bulky pack is a bit uncomfortable while riding the chair lift. The new hydration pack will help eliminate these problems with its streamlined design meant to be worn under a jacket. Because it is closer to the body and out of the direct cold, the...

The new MP3 player will feature an all-in-one streamlined design, allowing more freedom of movement during water-based workouts and activities. The waterproof digital music device will be designed with the player housed within the earbuds, which will be held in place by a tension band around the back of the head. Volume and song playback will be accessed by the controls on the bottom of the earpieces, and the long-life battery time of 8 hours combined with the 4GB of music storage...

The idea is to combine fishing pole and walking stick to make it a bit easier to access remote fishing spots. The device will feature an aluminum shaft that will store the fishing rod segments and serve as the hiking pole, with the handle for the fishing pole also functioning as the handle for the walking stick. The segments will be held in place by flick locks, and the device will be available in both fly rod and spinning rod varieties.

The new board will be designed to allow skateboarders and snowboarders practice and stay in shape during the off season or bad weather. The board will move in many different ways, spinning up to 360 degrees and tilting from side to side. The intensity of the tilt and spin will be limited and the board will be detachable from the stand, making it easy to carry. The board will be available in three versions, from a larger board for general fitness use to a more standard sized...