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If an accidental situation takes place when you are rafting on the Colorado river in the most remote and mountainous region, what would be the first thing that would come to your mind for calling emergency support? Of course the guide will do that with his cellphone or the VHF radio he brought right? But where is the device? Inside the waterproof baggage of course, neatly kept so that it never gets damaged by coming in contact with water. In such an extreme situation, when everybody is panicked, distressed and confused, don’t you think it would be quite difficult for your guide to reach the device?

Let me introduce LIFELINK, an innovative safety communication device concept that has been especially designed for extreme water raft guides to communicate with other guides, base camp and emergency services. Being complete shock and waterproof, this device can be kept on the chest area of the life jacket of the guide, making it easier to reach in emergency situations. LIFELINK offers three ways of communication; verbal communication via VHF radio waves, sending and receiving text like a 2-way VHF pager and providing access to the local cellular networks, ensuring complete safety coverage for the rafters.

Designer : Peter Murphy

Additional applications of LIFELINK

1. Base camp could track a trips progress and course via the Internet with LIFELINK’s inbuilt GPS.
2. Times and locations of when accidents occurred could be recorded, aiding in the mandatory logging of accidents.
3. Strayed and injured individuals wearing LIFELINK could be tracked and located by Search and Rescue using GPS

in addition, LIFELINK could be used in other water sports/ outdoor activities including;
kayaking, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, search and rescue etc…

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The worst part you can experience in an airport is when you travel on the economy class and you have to switch planes. Sometimes the planes are hours apart and you have to wait in the never-ending noise, the every 5 minutes announcements and the ongoing hustle, this is why Roger Kellenberger designed this refuge, for the everyday passenger. A refuge that will not only house the user for as long as he has to wait in the airport but also to make the waiting more comfortable. The Obsideon offers a guaranteed personal relaxation room, where the user decides the level of his isolation to the other travelers by dimming or closing the object.

Designer :  Roger Kellenberger

Using the boarding pass to log in to employ the reserved object provides the personal up to date flight information if there will be a delay or any changes concerning the flight. Inside the Obsideon, there is an OLED display that operates as light source and information advice. The user is gently reminded to prepare himself if it’s time for boarding, in case he/she falls asleep due to travel stress or jetlag. The cocoon like shape, offers more space than it actually shows, it even has a personal locker for the user to store his/her personal belongings. Obsideon helps the airline to differentiate themselves, builds brand loyalty while improving the whole travel experience for the customer. The unique design makes waiting for connections flight a more relaxed experience, giving the passenger a shell to hide from non-stop verve.

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It’s quite likely that most of the 3 million iPad users have purchased an accessory to carry their iPad among which not many are handy enough to facilitate hands-free convenience to the users. iPad users of San Diego are going to experience a stylish, convenient and fully functional iPad carrying alternative through Syte Shirt, an interactive apparel featuring a pocket on the chest with a transparent window through which users can show off photos, music, cool designs or animations while roaming around the city. Aside from making the shirt able to change its design constantly, this transparent window features slits through which users can change the content of the iPad or connect a headphone conveniently without removing it. Made of 100% pre-shrunk durable and heavyweight cotton, this shirt ensures many years of comfortable and trouble free use to all range of users.

Designer : JoAn Craig

Some Probable Usages of Syte Shirt:

• Play movies or interactive games to entertain your kids while keeping your hands free
• Show off your photos with a group of friends
• Broadcast a football game while enjoying a tailgate party
• Promote your artwork, music, and other multimedia anywhere
• Advertise your business by playing promotional content while speaking to customers
• Tech-savvy educators can grab students’ attention by creating interactive lessons
• Trade show vendors can run product demos while working in the booth
• Businesses can hire people to be mobile info booths to display interactive info and maps

Some Highlighted Features of Syte Shirt:

• Displays your iPad in landscape mode
• Capacitive-transmitting vinyl screen allows for full iPad functionality (water and dust-resistant)
• Hidden zipper for secure retention and convenient access
• 2 hidden port holes on the inside for headphones or charger
• Internal supports distribute weight of iPad across the body to prevent shirt distortion
• Full mobility whether you are sitting down or walking
• 100% pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton
• Machine washable
• Hang dry overnight
• Unisex
• Color: black
• Sizes: S – XXL

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Screaming and crying, saying ‘NO’ thousands of times when children are doing an X-Ray is quite usual since even though there are no use of a needle or scissor, children are still frightened to enter the X-Ray room due to the giant imaging machine and overall environment of the cool dark room. Neo-X is an innovative X-Ray machine concept that has been specially designed with ergonomic shape and handy functionalities to be completely kid-friendly. This compact X-Ray equipment can be moved at any location conveniently and features a rising hand with movable facility to ensure easy and quick imaging. Due to the reduced exam duration and decrease of stress and anxiety of the patient, Neo-X can do increased amount of tests per day.

Designer : Helder Filipov

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Few days back, I came closer to a mob of curious people who I guess have also gathered hearing the loud voice recurrently telling “Penguins that never falls down”, where a street seller was displaying a range of toy penguins with round weighted base that keeps the penguin stand still doesn’t matter how and which way you push or through it in the wind.

The innovative Sleepy alarm clock reminded me those penguins that comprise the same ability to remain stand still with any directional push and also features identical appearance. Of course there is some uniqueness. This clock is very much handy for users to wake up in the morning at their desired time by incorporating weight relation technology that prevents the clock from falling and change the hours appropriately by recognizing the movement of the clock to the left or right direction. Also, the snooze feature of the clock is controlled through the movement. Push the clock when it starts ringing the alarm at the morning. Whenever the clock stops moving, the snooze will act and switch the alarm again until you stop it manually.

Designer : Pedro Gomes

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