Why not create a nightshirt able to monitor breathing patterns to determine the wearer's stages of sleep? Usually people who suffer from sleep apnea and other disorders must spend the night in a lab hooked up to an array of sensors in order to study their sleep patterns. The new will be much simpler, as well as more comfortable to use, and will be based on the idea that sleep patterns can be detected by monitoring only respiration. The shirt will be embedded with electronics in the...

A new technique of using ultrasound to monitor blood pressure will allow doctors to monitor blood flow in areas besides the arm, which will aid in the diagnosis of vascular diseases. Ultrasound method can non-invasively measure the blood pressure at any point in the body. The ultrasound system uses complex signal processing techniques and a mathematical model to visualize the flow of blood and motion of the vessel walls and determine the blood pressure at a precise location. ...

The cradle chair is designed as an appealing and environmentally friendly solution to help comfort people with autism and Rhythmic Movement Disorder. Rocking is a recommended calming activity for autistic people, and the cocoon shaped rocker helps bring a sense of comfortable enclosure to the user. The cradle is built using sustainable processes and materials, such as a cold-bending technique.

A new nanocomposite material will be used to fill cavities as well as eliminate any bacteria remaining in the tooth. The material will be made up of silver nanoparticles and calcium phosphate nanoparticles. The silver will kill off any remaining bacteria while the calcium phosphate will help to rebuild the tooth's structure. The dangers of silver nanoparticles are still unknown, and integrating the silver in the material will help to reduce the possible risks of ingestion.

My idea is to create mobile application which will help children with autism to develop communication skills. The application will be based on Picture Exchange Communication System, i.e. it will help children to build messages from pictures and send them to each other. It will also contain a vocabulary consisting of words learnt by a child. The vocabulary could be easily updated as well as new pictures could be added to the application.

I have a new idea which will help combat the spread of malaria. Why not spray mosquitoes with a modified fungus that delivers compounds targeted to the parasite. The fungus will attack mosquitoes, so they modify the fungi using a human antibody and a scorpion toxin, both of which specifically target the malaria causing parasite and block its development. The fungus can also be used to treat other insect carried diseases, such as Lyme disease or dengue fever, by targeting the fungus...

In another step forward toward health monitoring cars, I suggest developing a driver's seat that will take ECG readings through sensors able to take readings even through a fine layer of clothing. The sensors will be able to detect electrical current at a short distance, without needed direct contact. The seat will be able to produce accurate readings 98% of the time for 95% of drivers. Some possible applications for the smart seat will include warning the driver to pull over...

An 'insomnia cap' is supposed to help insomniacs sleep by lowering the temperature of the brain. Increased metabolism in the frontal cortex of the brain is associated with insomnia; by cooling that area of the brain the metabolism is reduced. The idea is to create a special cap that will cool the cortex with tubes of circulating water. The insomniacs will not only fall asleep faster than the non-insomniac people, they also will stay asleep for 89 percent of the time.

A new insulin substitute could replace injections with a simple, and less painful, pill. The pill will be based off a 3D molecular map of the insulin's activity. The pill will not be broken down in the stomach, so it will be taken orally. It will also be cheaper and easier to produce and store than conventional insulin, making it well suited for use in developing countries.

The new DNA saliva collection device will reliably collect, transport, and store DNA samples for an extended period of time. The device will be painless and non-invasive, storing the sample in a standardized tube. The DNA samples will be stable enough for long term storage at room temperature. The device is supposed to help make DNA collecting DNA samples easier, particularly for the elderly, children, and people who are uncomfortable with needles.