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Techie Diva » Concepts http://www.techiediva.com Technology and Gadgets Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:47:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en Easy temperature check for parents http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/17/easy-temperature-check-for-parents/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/17/easy-temperature-check-for-parents/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:05:04 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/17/easy-temperature-check-for-parents/ It is extremely heartbreaking for new parents to see their kid suffering from high fever the first time round - most of the time, the care and concern lavished is nothing short of royalty. Designer Duck Young Kong (pretty zany handle, eh?) has come up with this special thermometer design that is definitely a few steps ahead of the conventional, known as the Lunar Baby Thermometer. This simple temperature checking device can be worn on a finger, and all it takes to get a temperature reading is to place one’s hand over the forehead and wait for it to beep. Well, at least the child doesn’t have to suffer the discomfort of a glass stick being stuck up (or down) an orifice.

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/17/easy-temperature-check-for-parents/feed/ Wristlet helps send messages to kids http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/12/wristlet-helps-send-messages-to-kids/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/12/wristlet-helps-send-messages-to-kids/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:14:48 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/12/wristlet-helps-send-messages-to-kids/ Parents of today wish things were not so complicated without the vast advancements of technology where communications are concerned. Back in their day, all they had to do was issue a stern warning about what time to expect the kids to be home, and that’s that. Plans that have been set will be seen through, without anyone breaking off an appointment at their whim and fancy unless there is a real emergency such as a funeral. The Wristlet device won’t bring those days back, but it will help parents keep in touch with kids who are still too young to own a cell phone. This conceptual device is worn as a bracelet, and it is able to receive messages, sound out an alarm or show off graphical symbols thanks to its solar-powered display. Hopefully designer Petr Hampl has thought of releasing this (if ever) in more than just pink color.

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/12/wristlet-helps-send-messages-to-kids/feed/ USB flash drive comes in form of clothes peg http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/10/usb-flash-drive-comes-in-form-of-clothes-peg/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/10/usb-flash-drive-comes-in-form-of-clothes-peg/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:19:21 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/10/usb-flash-drive-comes-in-form-of-clothes-peg/ We’ve seen USB flash drives come in a whole host of shapes and sizes before, but this conceptual version takes the cake. After all, how many of us have actually come across a USB flash drive that features the form factor of an ordinary, wooden clothes peg? Surely this isn’t the best of amalgamations when it comes to a concept, since we all know that electronics and water don’t really mix too well, with the latter short-circuiting the former. Also, when you are hanging your clothes out under the sun to dry, won’t the strong summer heat batter the electronics within? Definitely not something I would use to store important information on if someone buys one for me as a gift.

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/10/usb-flash-drive-comes-in-form-of-clothes-peg/feed/ Insulin pump gets OLED display http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/06/insulin-pump-gets-oled-display/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/06/insulin-pump-gets-oled-display/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:30:04 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/06/insulin-pump-gets-oled-display/ Those suffering from diabetes will have to live with regular insulin injections all their life, and some people do use insulin pumps to get this vital fluid into their bodies at regular intervals. Good thing advancements in modern technology tend to trickle down to a wide range of product categories, and this insulin pump design could be such a beneficiary from an OLED display’s point of view. After all, current insulin pumps are more functional than aesthetically pleasing, then again those aren’t supposed to be fashion accessories or anything of that sort. With ideas from Jiri Bukvald, this nifty insulin pump features new OLED technology that helps prolong the battery life of the device thanks to its increased efficiency, helping diabetes sufferers relax and wean themselves off constant battery swapping.

Source: Yanko Design

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/06/insulin-pump-gets-oled-display/feed/ JVC shows love for Mother Nature with speaker concept http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/02/jvc-shows-love-for-mother-nature-with-speaker-concept/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/02/jvc-shows-love-for-mother-nature-with-speaker-concept/#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2008 05:30:03 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/02/jvc-shows-love-for-mother-nature-with-speaker-concept/ More and more consumer electronics manufacturers are turning green these days, because if they don’t, there won’t be enough humans left behind to purchase their future products, which is not very good for the company’s bottomline. JVC is currently toying with a totally different concept where speakers are concerned, with the Sound Garden Kirikabu speaker. What makes this special is you are able to plant your desired potted plant on it, and located at the bottom of this “pot” is a woofer as well as left and right channel stereo speakers that are powered by an internal amplifier. While most electronics and water don’t mix, this concept’s different as you need to add water into the mix before you’re good to go. The pods can also be connected to others in a hive formation so that audio quality can be enhanced, but it will take a fair bit of time before such aspiring technology is translated into real world practicality.

Source: Engadget

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/11/02/jvc-shows-love-for-mother-nature-with-speaker-concept/feed/ Concept Nokia phone with substrate-filled display http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/11/concept-nokia-phone-with-substrate-filled-display/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/11/concept-nokia-phone-with-substrate-filled-display/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:47:43 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/11/concept-nokia-phone-with-substrate-filled-display/ Touch screen cell phones are all the rage these days, but unfortunately for many, one of the major drawback of such a display is this - there is no tactile feedback whatsoever to let you know that you have managed to make a selection on the screen itself. Of course, haptic feedback does change the game quite a bit, but not by much. After all, having my handset vibrate with each selection I make isn’t exactly an indication of me making the right choice. The Nokia concept aims to bring things to the next level with a small pump that fills a substrate right under the display, offering one’s fingers something to feel and press. Don’t think this concept will ever make it to production anytime soon though - maybe in 5 years’ time?

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/11/concept-nokia-phone-with-substrate-filled-display/feed/ Energy Seed concept helps with recycling process http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/10/energy-seed-concept-helps-with-recycling-process/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/10/energy-seed-concept-helps-with-recycling-process/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:31:05 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/10/energy-seed-concept-helps-with-recycling-process/ Although alkaline batteries aren’t exactly the greatest for the environment since they can’t be recharged and most of the time, people don’t dispose of them properly once they’re drained of all juice. Enter the Energy Seed concept - this LED lamp features a wide range of compartments at the base that allow you to drop in used alkaline batteries of varying sizes. The base will consolidate whatever remaining power from all these alkaline batteries to power the LED lamp, making sure that all those extra power is not gone to waste while lighting up the environment to make it safer for the public to walk at night. Of course, it will take some manpower to make sure those really dead batteries are still disposed off properly though.

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/10/energy-seed-concept-helps-with-recycling-process/feed/ i-sleep lets you snooze on your laptop http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/06/i-sleep-lets-you-snooze-on-your-laptop/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/06/i-sleep-lets-you-snooze-on-your-laptop/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:09:54 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/06/i-sleep-lets-you-snooze-on-your-laptop/ Those who travel frequently will know that getting enough rest along the journey is essential to arrive at the destination feeling refreshed, but with many people carrying laptops these days, it can be quite a danger if you’re a heavy sleeper and snooze off in a bustling airport terminal - you might just wake up to find that your precious laptop and all the information carried within is no longer there. With the i-sleep laptop bag by Ivonne Dippmann, you will be able to go to sleep with a peace of mind, knowing that for someone to steal your laptop, they’ll have to wake you up first. The i-sleep pillow can be attached to your pillow, where it gets filled with warm air while playing music with an alarm kicking in after 10 minutes. Perfect for those essential cat naps on your travels. Too bad the i-sleep pillow is but a concept at this point in time.

Source: Likecool

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/06/i-sleep-lets-you-snooze-on-your-laptop/feed/ Hang It On Concept http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/03/hang-it-on-concept/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/03/hang-it-on-concept/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:27:30 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/03/hang-it-on-concept/ Portable hard drives are getting more and more popular as they turn out to be convenient carriers and movers of large amounts of data, but somehow placing them on the desk right beside your laptop or desktop adds to the overall clutter - which is why designer Sangho Jin has come up with the Hang It On hard drive encloser - this device allows you to hang your 2.5″ portable hard drive off the back of your laptop’s LCD display. Better make sure that hinge is not loose beyond all hope though, as a delicate shift in weight will definitely let your hard drive experience a mini drop, not to mention the internal hurt you suffer from having your monitor crash down like that. Will this concept ever see the light of day? Only time will tell.

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]]> http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/03/hang-it-on-concept/feed/ BlackBerry Terminator - you’ve gotta be kidding! http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/01/blackberry-terminator-youve-gotta-be-kidding/ http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/01/blackberry-terminator-youve-gotta-be-kidding/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:05:26 +0000 BabyReaps http://www.techiediva.com/2008/10/01/blackberry-terminator-youve-gotta-be-kidding/ Man, if only AT&T really has the BlackBerry Terminator in the pipeline - this will definitely be one of the fastest selling and most popular handsets ever in history. I mean, how can anyone resist a transforming smartphone? Imagine placing this clamshell handset on the table only to have it transform into a menacing (albeit tiny) piece of weaponry, ready to shoot your boss when he’s not looking for putting you through a whole lot of suffering. Too bad this is but a concept that won’t get realized until the Allspark makes its transition from the fictional universe into the real world.

Source: Techorade

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