10 unique inventions in 2006

Inventor (American Inventor) has published a list of the most unique inventions in 2006 voted by technology readers. Whether complicated or simple, these inventions are highly applicable in human life.

USB port warms up drinks

Although the application of technology is very simple, this USB is attracting special attention of the US civil servants.

This device consists of a heat-retaining piece used to wrap the drink cup and is connected to the computer CPU via USB port. Taking advantage of the power from your computer, this device will heat up your drink in minutes.

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Multi-purpose electronic pen

To help children learn effectively and not be boring, US firm Leapfrog has launched a versatile electronic pen called Fly Pen.

The pen can read the words written on the paper thanks to a small camera attached to the ballpoint, then switch to audio.

With modern microprocessor, this pen can also read musical notes, perform arithmetic operations, help children spell and learn foreign languages. However, the price of each pen is relatively expensive, up to 99.99 USD.

(Photo: ilovemybaby)

Roadway sandals

American inventor D.Vick has invented a light-emitting sandals.

With these sandals, you can go indoors at night without fear of hitting objects because on the tip of the sandals are a tiny light system with a lighting range of up to 6m.

When slipping on the slippers, the light will automatically turn on and when you put on the slippers, continue to light for a short time to help you get back to the safe bed. These friendly sandals are sold for $ 44 / pair.

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Rescue clock

British SenTAG launched a special wristwatch equipped with a water pressure sensor to measure depth and an accelerometer to control movements of the swimmer's body.

When it detects that the swimmer is sinking, the clock will broadcast radio signals to the central section on the shore and activate the alarm for the pool rescue team.

At the same time, the SenTAG clock also activates the flashing LED unit and spits a red substance to the rescue team to detect the location of the victim.

(Photo: gadgetlab)

Bicycle transform: 2 rear wheels into 1 and vice versa!

Researchers from Purduce Technical University (Italy) have successfully built a safe bike called Shift.

This bike is very convenient for first-time cyclists. This car has a front wheel and two rear wheels. When I first sat on the bike, Shift switched with three wheels but when the speed increased, the two rear wheels would automatically merge into . one wheel!

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Speed ​​warning device

To limit car accidents caused by drivers violating the speed limit, Australian researchers have released a device to warn when vehicles exceed speed: Speed ​​Alert.

With the assistance of the GPS global positioning system, PDA or mobile phone data of the driver, when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit, this device will emit a warning sound.

In case of passing through densely populated areas, the device also offers a speed limit.

In addition, this device can record speed violations, helping parents control their children's driving status.

(Photo: jalopnik.com/)

Bed . fly

At the Fair for millionaires held in Kortrijk, Belgium, Dutch engineers were surprised with a unique product: a bed always hovering 40cm from the floor.

Using magnetic field principle with thrust of permanent magnet, the bed can withstand 900kg load.

Dutch engineers took six years to research and build this flying bed at a cost of up to 1.7 million USD.

Smart sleeping pillow

To help people get a good night's sleep, Japanese researchers have built a clever sleeping pillow called 'Sleep Doctor'.

This pillow has a touch device that changes the softness of different parts of the pillow in accordance with the position as well as the shape of the user's head.

In addition, the pillow also has a mini liquid crystal display that shows tips to help users get deeper sleep.

(Photo: sawf.org)

Glowing bags

Rosanna Kifidder, a student at Brunel University (England), has successfully crafted a self-illuminating bag in the dark named Sun Trap.

In the dark, every time you need to pick up objects in the bag, just open the lid, the inner side of the basket will automatically glow to help the user easily find the necessary items.

The construction of this bag includes an external solar battery and a special liner that glows inside.

(Photo: britishdesign.co.uk)

ATM speaks

To expand the service of automatic withdrawals from ATMs for visually impaired subjects, European researchers have launched ATMs with more ' talking ' functions.

Just plug a headset into the device, the blinds will be given a voice to give specific instructions on the numeric keypad system, as well as the ATM receiving location.

Users will use headphones to communicate with ATMs (Photo: livingskillscenter.org)