2011 gave us some technological discoveries & inventions. We have written a list of the top 5 inventions that were made in the year 2011
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Print Brush
Invented by – Alex Breton
The Print Brush is the result of a new product idea developed by engineer Alex Breton. It is undoubtedly the most breakthrough printing invention in recent years. The hand-held printer-inspired gadget, which employs navigation software, inkjets, and laser optics, enables users to print any picture or text onto a variety of flat surfaced materials, including plastic, wood, fabric, and even walls. It weighs approximately 8.8 ounces, has its own digital camera, and can link to the internet and other devices through Wifi, Bluetooth, or infrared. The Print Brush, like ordinary paint brushes, prints images as the user swipes it across practically any surface.
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Bed bug detective
Invented by – Chris Goggin
The Bed Bug Detective, which is designed to mimic a dog's nose, detects bedbugs swiftly. Chris Goggin intends to develop a model that can identify other pests, such as mice and cockroaches. The technology mimics how dogs detect scents, allowing it to detect bedbug pheromones, which are substances the insects use to communicate with one another. Dogs' olfactory system allows them to detect even the most subtle odours. In a recent controlled study, well-trained bedbug-detecting pups demonstrated their capacity to spot bedbug scents with 98 percent accuracy.
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Light Field Camera
Invented by – Ren NG and Gabriel Lippmann
A light field camera, also known as a plenoptic camera, is a camera that records information about the light field originating from a scene; that is, the intensity of light in a scene as well as the precise direction in space that the light rays are travelling. In contrast, traditional cameras record simply the intensity of light. The light field sensor from Lytro was first introduced in 2011. It detects intensity, colour, and directional information using an array of micro-lenses placed in front of a standard image sensor. This data is then used by software to generate displayable 2D or 3D images. Lytro sacrifices maximum 2D resolution at a certain distance in exchange for improved resolution at other distances.
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Medical Mirror
Invented by – Ming Zher Poh
Ming Zher Poh created the Medical Mirror in 2011. The Medical Mirror can tell you your heart rate, which is likely to be more useful in the long term. A webcam hidden behind the mirror records fluctuations in reflected light on your face, which an algorithm converts into heartbeats. A webcam-equipped monitor is wired to a laptop and is hidden by a two-way glass. When you stand in front of the mirror, the otherwise blank monitor displays your heart rate on top of your reflection.
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The Stark Hand
Invented by – Mark Stark
Mark Stark invented the Stark Hand in 2011. It's a prosthetic hand that's both physically appealing — it looks like a real hand, if a little mechanical — and useful: it moves like a high-end electronic version at a quarter of the price. The Stark Hand can bend to the user's will, and with a shrug of the shoulder, it can easily pick up oddly shaped objects like light bulbs. Stark has given every amputee full range of mobility by employing wires and harnesses rather than electronics.
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