In a time when virtually any electronic device can be hacked, lifesaving devices such as pacemakers are no exception. To help protect patients wearing such devices, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Massachusetts have entered into a joint venture to develop wireless “cloaks” that may be used with existing implants and may be removed during a medical emergency. The “medical shield” acts like a firewall that protects implants from unauthorized access or hacking, and may be disabled by special encrypted instructions uploaded by doctors.
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Rise in urban population has led to shrinking interior spaces. People staying in cities have to squeeze all the things in small areas. A few can be given a miss, but there are many household items that are as important as water. One such equipment is the Refrigerator, which keeps food stuff fresh and in good condition. Baiyao Lin has designed a smart refrigerator, dubbed as Electrolux Health Station.
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The word sensor is no more new with us now, but the term ‘allergy sensor’ is certainly something interesting for many of us. An allergy sensor is a device that helps allergic people to elude themselves, in their day-to-day life, from things that might be harmful for them. This sensor, based on the technology of a high-frequency quartz crystal microbalance sensor, is able to test the environment or food for antigens.
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Would you ever have thought that the Kinect could be used for medical or health care reasons? If you didn’t you can’t be blamed as it was after all, developed for the Xbox in mind, which in turn is a gaming device. Microsoft on the other hand doesn’t quite see the Kinect as solely for gaming, as they have expressed interest in seeing the Kinect being used in operating rooms or doctors offices.
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Rise in pollution levels can lead to a variety of problems. It will deteriorate the environment and pose unending threats. Water is essential for all forms of life. Only 1% of it is fit for consumption. This means, its wastage should be kept at bay for our survival. Francisco Lupin has designed a bathtub named “ECO zonda” that will recycle water.
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