Top Inventions of 2013
Throughout 2013, a multitude of indispensable inventions have been released to alleviate the stresses of any element of our day to day lives. Here is a look at the top inventions of 2103:
1-Automatic
Automatic is a device which you can attach to a car’s onboard computer which displays data about your engine and driving habits to your phone. It uses GPS to map out each trip your have made, remembers where you have parked your vehicle, records gas usage and mileage and presents you with a driving score. If the check engine light appears on your vehicle, Automatic will decipher the code and diagnose exactly what the problem is. Automatic is invaluable if you have a car accident because if your smart phone is on and has a GPS signal, it will automatically notify local authorities and your family members. Automatic is incredibly useful at informing you of the environmental impact of your driving and providing you with precise details of your vehicle, enabling you to drive efficiently and without any worries should any problems occur.
2-Bounce Imaging Explorer
Bounce Imaging Explorer may be the size of a baseball, but it contains six cameras as well as a microphone to transmit audio, a Wi-Fi transmitter and sensors to detect temperature and air quality. The can be thrown into an area which for safety reasons may be deemed inhabitable. The Explorer will then proceed to transmit data about the area via smart phone or tablet. The Explorer was created by Francisco Aquilar who was inspired after the Haiti earthquake in 2010. Whilst the Explorer is still a prototype, its concept could prove pivotal in future years for emergency services and the military.
3-Google Glass
This wearable computer may well be the next stage of the smart phone. It offers a video camera, an Internet browser, real-time GPS all in the form of a pair of glasses. Google Glass responds instantly to voice recognition or hand gestures, displaying results in front of your right eye. A mass produced version is predicted to appear on the market in 2014 and only time will tell the extent to which this invention will revolutionise modern society.
4-Proximity Monitoring Systems
Kensington Proximo is an app-enabled system which lets you know where your IPhone and other valuables are at all times. You can even install within your vehicle and it locates the exact parking spot in which you left your car. Proximo ensures you know where your vehicle and other valuables are, granting you complete security over your most prized possessions.
5-CarMD
It is now possible to purchase a self-diagnosing device for your vehicle to regularly and efficiently check the condition of your vehicle. CarMD notifies you immediately and in precise detail by scanning your vehicle’s microprocessors. It notifies the driver immediately when a problem occurs and proceeds to instruct the driver on possible solutions.
Top Inventions of 2013
6-Hop suitcase
The Hop suitcase is a new design which will follow you around the airport without you having to even touch it. The suitcase uses your smart phone to calculate where you are in relation to the suitcase and follows you accordingly. The days of dragging around heavy suitcases are now a distant memory!
7-Luci
Luci by Mpowerd is a compact, collapsible solar powered light which you can keep in your car for emergencies, or take with you on outdoor activities as a handy flashlight. It can illuminate up to 15 square feet and a seven hour charge in direct sunlight can generate six to twelve hours of light. Luci was originally designed to aid the developing world, and the company currently operates a Buy-One-Give-One policy where a Luci is donated to a developing community whenever you buy one.
8-Legal Aid App
The Apple Store now offers a variety of apps offering information on where to find legal aid in your area. The National Legal Aid News app provides you with updates about legal aid and related programs across the nation. It offers information state by state, with additional information concerning legal aid for low-income users, for the legal services corporation and will even provide the fifty most recent news stories for any state or category.
9-TrakDot Luggage
The perfect solution to lost luggage worries! Simply place TrakDot into your luggage and it will regularly notify you of your luggage’s location via email, text or app. Additionally, you can program TrakDot to notify you when your luggage has arrived at your destination, it can even notify you the moment your luggage is paced on the baggage carousel!
10-Keyless Ignition
Keyless ignition allows you to unlock and start your car while your keys are still in your pocket or purse. Each key fob is encoded with a unique sensor, which the vehicle senses in order to unlock and power up the engine. The only thing you have to do is press the power button by the steering wheel! Moreover, all of the key fobs contain personalized and encrypted codes to deter thieves, thus providing both convenience and security.
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This article was written by Bradley Taylor, a freelance writer from Derby, England. You can connect with Bradley on Google+ and follow him on Twitter.
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