Important Innovations Collection

Coin Sized Device That Measures Vitals 24/7 Health Monitor & Red Alert on COVID-19 Bio Button is a coin sized disposable medical wearable device that won the "Best of Innovation Award" at CES 2021.  It continuously measures temperature, heartbeat, respiratory rate, activity level and sleep quality.  It is attached to the skin with medical adhesive and uses sensors to gather the health data.  It also provides a red alert that the user could come down with COVID-19.  The device does an analysis of statistical changes in the health readouts to determine if there are any early signs of COVID-19 infection. FDA Approved The device was invented by BioIntelligence and has received FDA approval for use.  The data gathered on the user's health vitals goes through the company's proprietary biosensor technology and advanced analytics to determine if the person is at risk for COVID.  The companion App - BioMobile - provides daily results to the user on all of their ...

Wearable Solar Panels SunUp This is a wearable solar panel called SunUp for easy use to travel with you and recharge a battery by solar power.  Possible uses include using the flexible device to fit around your backpack as you walk to University.  It can also fit around your tent and pick up solar rays as you are on a forest adventure. You can even use it on your khyack to pull in solar rays as you enjoy the beauty of water sporting.  This device can pull in 15 watts to fully charge a mobile device within 12 hours.  It's a new piece of charging up while enjoying the environment by the green, clean energy of the sun. Top Recognized Tech This device is a national top runner up at the James Dyson new innovation awards.  It was created by Brunel University design student Bradley Brister.  It overcomes many efficiency limits of existing technology by using  triangles of polycrystalline panels to increase efficiency.  For a free borrow of any of...

China's Important Wearable Device Breakthrough Source:  Wrist Watch Bionic from Nanjing University Safe, Low Power Display Screens on Your Skin This is fascinating new innovation from Chinese researchers at Nanjing University.  They've invented a new way to put displays like a wrist watch bionic or real time medical readouts on your skin.  The extremely thin device is said to be safe, flexible and requires very little power to operate.  It's a new wearable similar to a temporary tattoo but it displays electronic data like time. Tech that Could Revolutionize Wearables This new technology could revolutionize wearable devices for many users.  For runners, it could mean a bionic watch taped on your hand to watch your times as you run.  For health care tracking, it could mean real-time displays on your skin of medical data from already flexible medical devices. What Makes This New The Chinese researchers have overcome the need for hi...

Highly Advanced Dog Monitoring System with Live Video & Live 2-way Audio Source:  PetNow Seeing Your Dog's Point Of View PetNow of Toronto, Canada has invented what they're calling the world's 1st, wearable, High Definition camera for dogs.  It shows you the world from your dog's perspective.  And, most importantly, it is a real time monitor, loaded with technology, that shows you exactly what your dog is doing when they're home alone.  The smart camera is WiFi enabled and sits in a comfortable, padded harness around the dog's neck.  The system also has 2-way, live audio that allows you to communicate to your pet, remotely and in real-time. Home Security This advanced dog security monitoring system can be detached from the dog's harness and function as a standard home security camera. For dog monitoring, the video from the camera can be live-streamed to a paired device via the internet for the owner to view remotely.  The device ...

Smart Phone Controlled Source:  Sony's Reon Pocket Reon Pocket - Cools In Summer and Warms in Winter This is an innovative gadget from Sony that many of us could use right now in the dog days of summer.  Sony's wearable air conditioner.  It's called the Reon Pocket.  The gadget, which cools in the summer and warms in the winter, is controlled by your smartphone.  Sony says it will be launched in 2020.  Most likely just in time for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics,  which will be showcasing some spectacular new technology. Gadget for All Seasons The device is smaller than your smartphone and is designed to be worn on your back. It promises to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  The miniature air conditioner/heater slides into a pocket of a specially made undershirt.  It uses a Peltier element, used in items like wine coolers, to adjust the temperature. Battery Powered The gadget's battery works for 90 minutes and ...

Tracks Your Pet's Location and Their Health Source:  Whistle Whistle Wearables These new gadgets, The Whistle Go and Whistle Explore, help you keep track of your pet's health and location simultaneously.  The device provides location alerts, real time tracking, fitness features, escape alerts from their space and health monitoring.  The battery lasts ten days and the device is waterproof.  It may be Fido's new best friend for protection. GPS Tracking These devices have real-time GPS tracking.  The Whistle Explore is designed for athletic, outdoor dogs that run longer distances in rural locations and rugged environments. Whistle Go Whistle Go is designed for more typical dogs that stay closer to home.  It has GPS but it also monitors your dog's behavior like scratching and sleeping.  It also has an updated app system including weekly heat maps, the dog's daily trips and the progress that your pet is making toward health goal...

Get - A Very Smart  Gadget Source:  Get - Touch Your Ear, Hear Phone  Receive Phone Calls Without Answering the Phone Get is a high tech bracelet developed using bone conduction technology.  It passes audio through the bones in your wrist and is conveyed to your ear.  The bracelet decodes sound waves and converts them into vibrations. The gadget enables you to take phone calls without using or pushing a button on your phone, listen to audio and test messages and make bill payments.  All of these functions are happening while the bracelet is tracking your physical activity, health, biometrics, hydration and later in the day your sleep. It was invented by a team of scientists in Turin Italy.  They say it's a hybrid solution between a smartwatch and smart bands. Phone Calls The wearable device has the functionality of a smartwatch with a lot more.  You can leave your smartphone in your pocket.  You take phone calls by simply touch...

New Wearable Gadget Source:  Spryng Mimics and Accelerates Circulation Spryng wearable aids for muscle recovery were created to help injured athletes recover more quickly.  It accelerates injury recovery time by using pneumatic compression.  The pads which go around the lower legs are designed to be used for fifteen minute sessions. Mimics Legs' Natural Physiology The device can be used while you're in motion or at rest.  It is wrapped around the calves.  It massages the legs using pneumatic compression in a "Wavetech" pattern that the company says mimics the natural physiology of the legs.  It aids and accelerates blood circulation to speed up recovery time and flush out lactic acid. Muscle Recovery Gadget The company calls the gadget the world's most advanced muscle recovery tool and claims that it provides faster muscle recovery, better performance and improved circulation.  It mimics natural muscle contractions and increases oxygen su...

Thermostat Patch Device for You Wearable Temperature Control Patch University of California San Diego engineers have created an energy saver and personalized system:  a wearable arm patch to keep the individual warm or cool and comfortable.  It's a soft, stretchy patch that warms or cools the user's skin to the temperature they want despite changing ambient temperatures.  It works in the home, at work and on the go. Proof of Concept Device This intriguing new device is still in the proof of concept stage.  The patch sandwiches thermoelectric alloys between flexible elastomer sheets.  It's powered by a flexible, stretchable battery pack. Arm Band This battery powered band that can be worn around the arm can heat or cool the user to their specifications.  It's so flexible and light that it can be used in clothing. That's the next application that UCSD is working toward, new smart clothing.  Building this technology into green, wearable he...

Solar Powered Wearable Source: KAIST New Wearable Display From South Korea's KAIST A South Korean electrical engineering team has developed a machine washable, wearable textile display that is self-powered by solar energy.  The wearable contains polymer solar cells (PSC) with organic light emitting diodes.  The inventors are electrical engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).  This is a breakthrough innovation in wearables for electronics. PSC The polymer solar cells provide stable power without any external power source for the wearable display.  KAIST engineers consider PCS the most promising next generation power source especially for wearable electronics. Machine Washable To protect the electronic textile from moisture and oxygen that can damage them, the KAIST team improved on the material barrier using spin coating and atomic layer deposition.  The result:  a wearable textile that's machine washable wi...

Innovation from a Global Team of Scientists   Source:  American Chemical Society New Electric Bandage Heals It's a self-powered, electric bandage that generates an electric field over an injury.  It dramatically reduces the healing time.  The innovation comes from a global team of scientists - China's University of Electronic Science & Technology and the University of Wisconsin. Healing Electric Field They've created a flexible, self-powered bandage that converts normal skin movements into a therapeutic electric field. Dramatic Results The power comes from a wearable nanogenerator.  It converts normal movements into small electrical pulses.  The current flows to two electrodes placed on either side of a wound. That creates a small electric field over the wound.  The results are dramatic.  Wounds covered by the eBandage closed in 3 days.  Those without the eBandage averaged 12 days.