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A bracelet or ring that analyzes a person using a variety of biometrics, such as galvanic skin response, possibly frequency (like the brainwave frequency devices), heart rate and oxygen levels. Using a variety of biometric data the color of an LED in the bracelet or ring would change color.
How can a medical professional deliver better patient care and increase positive functional outcomes for orthopedic patients? Through better understanding of the underlying biomechanical issue(s). If a physician has a greater understanding of the particular dysfunction, not only can they develop more effective treatment plans, they can convey the issue and treatment options more effectively to the patient.
I see parents every day chasing their kids around the yard or on the sidewalk trying to get them to control their electric ride-along cars. Children don't seem to get the concept of "stop" while driving their electric cars,
The pneumatic pump proposed below comprises 1) Air Controller, 2) The Pumps, & 3) Hose Connections.
The pumps (Part no.1&2) are simply cylindrical hollow containers. They do not have conventional rotating or reciprocating components like an impeller, piston, bearing etc.
Due to the lack of natural predators, the populations of many animals have steadily encroached into suburban settings. These animals, most notably deer, have become a significant hazard to drivers leading to many accidents and deaths.
The ED-Tag combines cutting edge technology with the spirit of adventure.
The tag can be worn as a necklace by every child to be in reach whenever it´s needed. The semi-translucent OLED Display with die dual camera system on the back of the device allows playfull and easy access to information.
TRANSPORTING without ACCIDENTS or ENERGY at just a few percent of today’s cost.
• Profitably occupying the idled work force
• Returning that lost economy
• In an unprecedented efficiency of TIME, ENERGY AND RESOURCES
All in a practical application of reliably known abilities. Whose manner in form and processes are ECOLOGICALLY & ENVIRONMENTALLY sound.
If you live in a smaller town you are all too familiar with waiting at stop lights, sometimes thru more than 1 cycle. Stop lights cause tremendous waste of energy and pollution when you consider that fuel does not burn as efficiently when a vehicle is accelerating from a stop light,
The process of rapid medical evacuation requires that medical information be reliably transferred from station to station with the injured warfighter. This proposal puts forth a concept that will allow for accurate, secure, and reliable transfer of this medical information.
In place of the standard military id tag,
1) Technical field of Invention
This Jar Opener is an original tool, used to open jars or bottles and it is based on the fact that inside any jar, there is a vacuum effect, created when the jar is sealed and the lid is held tight in place by a friction force.
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