A new password system based on eye motion could one day lead to a secure security system that can be accessed with only a look. The system will be based upon the idea that no two people trace a path with their eyes in exactly the same way. By recording eye motions, the system will be able to analyze two features: fixation--when the eyes linger on an aspect of the screen, and saccades--the quick movements of the eye as it shifts between points. This information will be compared to...

The door-free refrigerator concept will save energy by not refrigerating empty areas. The refrigerator concept will replace the door with a honeycomb wall of hexagonal chambers. Each chamber will be covered by a plate that will move aside when an item is inserted, exposing the item to the system of refrigerated pins. Since only areas with objects in them will be refrigerated, this refrigerator will use less energy than conventional ones. And since the items stay in sight, there...

The house features integrated solar panels and an intelligent design. The house is made of engineered wood and load-bearing panels filled with thermal insulation. To maintain a low maintenance and open feel, most of the house's HVAC systems are located in one room, with the plumbing placed strategically near the water tanks to reduce material use. The house produces 20 percent more energy than it consumes.

By sending pressure waves along suspect pipes, it is possible to develop a way to quickly and more accurately locate leaks, particularly in plastic piping. The system can be attached to a standard water hydrant and will feature a valve that can be rapidly opened and closed to create a pressure wave that will travel down the pipe. When the wave encounters any unexpected defects in the pipe, such as a crack, it will bounce back a reflection that can be used to determine the location...

The new faucet system will not begin to pour until the water reaches the desired temperature, reducing the amount of water lost while waiting for the water to warm up or cool down. The system will feature a thermostat and a spring inside a cartridge. Depressing the tap will cause the spring to shut off the water flow to the faucet and divert it to a tank for later use while the thermostat will measure the temperature of the incoming water. Once the water has reached the proper...

A new security system will take its cue from the way satellites process ground images, and will be able to scan and identify a fingerprint from almost 20 feet away. The scanner will use edge detection and image sharpening to increase the resolution of a distant fingerprint into an indefinable image. When coupled with additional security will measure such as facial recognition, the biometrics system could be strong enough to control access to a building or room. The use of...

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The Milkmaid will text you when the milk has started to spoil. The glass container will sit upon a detachable base containing a sensor able to detect the pH level of its contents. The changing state of the milk will be indicated by colored LED lights on the jug, and the device will send a text message about the current state of the milk to an assigned mobile phone. The container will also include a free app that provides information about the status of the milk, such as...

The electric lawnmower will cut the grass while you relax, and will even know to avoid the flowers. The lawnmower will be able to mow almost 20,000 square feet on one battery charge, returning automatically to its charging station when its power is low. It will navigate by use of a boundary wire installed at the edges of the garden or flowerbeds and will back away from obstacles on the lawn, such as trees or plant containers.

The smart plug will monitor the energy consumption of individual appliances and allow the user more control over their utility costs. The system will consist of a smart plug with an embedded GSM unit, and sits between the wall outlet and the appliance. The collected power usage information will be transmitted via SMS to a cloud-based data storage site which can be accessed by the consumer. The information will allow the homeowner to choose the best times to run their appliances,...