News tagged with prototype devices


New method for detecting explosives

Physics / General Physics

created Mar 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A group of researchers in Tennessee and Denmark has discovered a way to sensitively detect explosives based on the physical properties of their vapors. Their technology, which is currently being developed into prototype devices ...





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NEC's "Tele Scouter"

Two Retinal Imaging Display Devices at Prototype Stage

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (28) | comments 9

(PhysOrg.com) -- NEC and Brother are both developing wearable prototype devices that use Retinal Imaging Display (RID) technology to project images directly on the wearer's retina. NEC's gadget is designed ...


Prototype of Wireless Recharger by Seiko Epson & Murata Mfg.

Japanese Trade Show Introduces Quick Wireless Recharger

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 02, 2007 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (29) | comments 1

The Japanese electronic trade show Createc is taking place today and runs until October 6, 2007. A prototype wireless recharger created by the joint efforts of Seiko Epson and Murata Manufacturing LTD will ...


Epson, E Ink Develop Breakthrough Controller IC for Electronic Paper Displays

Epson, E Ink Develop Breakthrough Controller IC for Electronic Paper Displays

Technology / Semiconductors

created Apr 16, 2008 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Seiko Epson and E Ink today announced a jointly developed display controller IC enabling new capabilities for E Ink's Vizplex enabled electronic paper displays. EPD low-power consumption screen technology ...


First semiconductor-based PET scanner demonstrates potential to aid in early diagnosis of disease

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jun 16, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Evaluations of the first-ever prototype positron emission tomography (PET) brain scanner that uses semiconductor detectors indicate that the scanner could advance the quality and spatial resolution of PET imaging, according ...


Wistron GW4

Wistron NeWeb Introduces GW4: Linux Loaded & Android Capable Mobile Device

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jan 07, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Wistron NeWeb Corporation demonstrates a Linux loaded, Android capable mobile device at 2008 CES International. The prototype GW4 is otherwise loaded with features and portability. It's a hybrid touchscreen, ...


Writing in air not pie in the sky

Technology / Software

created Jun 10, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

It's a familiar scene in airports and train stations. Hands full with luggage, briefcase, laptop or coat and there's something you need to remember, like the level and row numbers where you parked your car in the deck. What ...


Babak Ziaie Shows the Prototype Wireless Device

Needle-size device created to track tumors, radiation dose

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 08, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Engineers at Purdue University are creating a wireless device designed to be injected into tumors to tell doctors the precise dose of radiation received and locate the exact position of tumors during treatment.


Fujitsu Develops Secure USB Memory Device Featuring Automatic Data-Erase Function

Fujitsu Develops Secure USB Memory Device Featuring Automatic Data-Erase Function

Electronics / Hardware

created Apr 17, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Fujitsu Laboratories today announced the development of two new technologies designed to prevent the unwanted disclosure of data from lost universal serial bus (USB) memory devices and prevent uploads to file-sharing ...


Clever clothes in a smart world

Technology / Other

created Feb 14, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Pretty soon your gym gear will be more high tech than the groaning treadmill beneath you. Smart textiles and wearable devices can monitor your vital signs as you go about daily life. These clever clothes already exist and ...


Tiny 'MEMS' devices to filter, amplify electronic signals

Tiny 'MEMS' devices to filter, amplify electronic signals

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers are developing a new class of tiny mechanical devices containing vibrating, hair-thin structures that could be used to filter electronic signals in cell phones and for other more ...



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