A new LED technology will be paired with a smart phone app to help customers find specific items while shopping. The technology will involve the use of radio frequency tags that will be applied to the merchandise. Upon entering the store, the customer will use a public computer or their own smart phone to pinpoint the location of the object, which the system will able to determine by reading the flicker rate of the overhead LED lights. This flicker system will allow the tags...

Why not create an application which will use camera equipped dashboard mounted mobile devices to let drivers know the best speed to maintain in order to avoid traffic lights? The application will collect traffic signal data as the car moves about and then will feed it back to a central system, which will allow a larger image of the traffic flow to be created. This information could then be used to tell the driver how quickly they are approaching the traffic signal as well as where...

The new smartphone will transmit sound through tissue conduction to make it easier to hear a call in noisy areas. The phone will feature the "Smart Sound Receiver", a piezo-electric actuator that will cause the entire display screen to vibrate. Holding the phone to the ear will allow the sound to travel through both connective tissue and the air in the ear canal, and placing the phone to cover the ear will help block out environmental noises. The phone will also include the...

Unlike most waterproof cases, this one will be incredibly thin; so thin that it will be possible to use it in conjunction with another case. Made of polyurethane, it will be only 0.25mm thick yet will remain waterproof down to 32 feet. A clear acrylic panel will cover the phone's display, and the touchscreen functions will be unaffected.

The new ski poles will allow the user to take calls on the slopes without fumbling to remove a glove or fish out the phone. The poles will be equipped with a waterproof grip imbedded with a microprocessor and OLED screen. The grip will communicate via Bluetooth with the user's smartphone, allowing the user to receive calls by swiping a finger across the optical sensor. Other features will include the ability to receive short text messages, check location information, or access...

The device will use a Bluetooth signal to prevent cell phone use, including texting and apps, while the vehicle is in motion. Once the device is installed in the car it will disable cell phone functions automatically, and will send an email alert if it detects tampering. It will allow cell phone operation if the user is wearing a hands-free headset.

The new application will make a smartphone child-friendly, creating a controlled environment and allowing the parent to monitor activities and contacts. The application will be downloaded and installed with password that only the parents will control. Features will include a tracking system that will report the location of the phone every 15 minutes by pinpointing the location on a map. The interface will be designed to be child-friendly and easy to use, and the child will only be...

The bottle charger will charge a smart phone with boiling water and a tiny turbine. More than 200 million cellphone users in Africa do not have electricity, and must walk long distances to charging stations. The bottle charger will work by harnessing changes in temperature, powering a cell phone in about 30 minutes with just one cup of boiling water. It will feature a miniature turbine, which will respond to the changes in air pressure within the plastic bottle. In addition to...

The new system will turn a cellphone into a multi-band walkie-talkie, allowing it to function even in areas with no cell service. The system will feature a sturdy case designed to protect the phone, since most people using walkie-talkies are moving around outside. It will work on VHF, UHF and 800Mhz, and the Radio-Over-IP repeater feature will allow it to use the cell signal to extend the communication distance from 25 miles to anywhere in the world. The internal battery will...

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.