An integrated chemical chip able to regulate the delivery of neurotransmitters could be implanted in the body to help control muscles chemically. The chip will be built upon previously developed ion transistors able to transport both positive and negative ions as well as biomolecules. By combining two transistor types into complementary circuits similar to traditional silicon-based electronics it is possible to create an integrated chip able to work with common signaling substances...

You can now use a bicycle to go to the place which seems to be reached only by a tractor. Downhills and parks in winter are full of cyclists who do not want to stop cycling. Some of them buy snow tires; the others use ski-bikes (special bikes with skis instead of wheels). Unfortunately, in the first case grip of wheels with snow is not so good and in the second case there are no pedals which are the main bicycle attribute. A Canadian innovation company suggested a winter kit...

It would be cool to change bar codes on the goods with RFID signs. This will eliminate the necessity to take out all your staff from a shopping basket so as a shop girl can calculate the total price. With such a change a cash terminal detector will send electromagnetic waves to exchange data with each product in your basket (and not only in the basket!!!) and provide the total sum value to be paid.

A lot of times, we are stuck out in public without our phone chargers handy. This leaves us vulnerable especially when we need to make an important call. This idea about a twirling battery is really cool. The concept is to simply twirl the cell phone battery around a finger a few times for a quick bit of juice to send a text or make a call. 130 twirls will give you approximately two minutes of talking time. The same idea could also be applied to batteries for other devices.

Why not create a super simple cell phone for children and seniors to make an emergency call for help with the push of a single button? It will be possible to program the device to call parents, or any other designated emergency contact and send emails with GPS data pinpointing the caller's location. In addition, such cell phone could have an alarm to help responders locate the person in need of help.

I want to have a battery charger to recharge standard alkaline batteries. This will keep them from the landfill for a little while longer. The charger will use a microprocessor to control the trickle charge and prevent overheating and will be able to charge both AA and AAA batteries. The charging cycle will take about 4 hours depending upon the quality of the battery and amount of charge left in it. The device will also recharge Ni-CD, Ni-MH, and RAM batteries by automatically...

The implant will transmit neural signals from the brain to a computer, that may then be able to relay the signals and allow control of a paralyzed limb. The implant will be about the width of dime and will have a film of microcircuits on its bottom, which will sit in contact with the brain. The microcircuits will detect the patterns of firing neurons and then send the signals to an external computer, using the conductive quality of the skin as a way to use little power for the...

The idea is to create new luminous panels embedded with adjustable LED's allowing the panels to glow in a variety of colors. The LED's will be installed in acoustic panels that can be hung on the wall or used as wallpaper, creating a gentle glow that can fill the room. The user will be able to choose the color of the LED's to match their mood, or it will be possible to program the panels to respond to a variety of sounds.

The smart pedometer is able to detect when the wearer is moving through a variety of physical actions, and can also be set to measure the distance traveled against famous landmarks. The device can also detect the difference between climbing stairs and walking. It can re-interpret the data into personal goals such as climbing the Eiffel Tower. The pedometer is supposed to allow the user to link up to their friends through the social networking feature.

The idea is to create a device that will be mounted on any pair of glasses, transforming ordinary eyewear into a bio-rhythmic LED display. The device will wirelessly receive data from other devices such as heart rate monitors, power meters, and cadence modules, and feed it back to the user through real time LED indicators and audio updates. The built in speaker will provide audio input, and a specific series of taps on the unit's side will deliver instant updates or cycle it...