Tuesday, 25 November 2008

LED Screwdriver Light Helps You…Erm…Screw In The Dark.

Anyone who’s ever fumbled about with a screwdriver in the dark will appreciate this gadget. It is a simple disk shaped collar that sits on the end of your screwdriver to illuminate your work area so you can see what you’re doing. The 1-5/8″ diameter by 5/8″ thick disk features three LEDs, which can be easily turned on or off via the yellow ring wrapped around it.

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Friday, 14 November 2008

Soil Lamp: Mud-Powered LED Light Only Needs Water

This clever little mud-powered LED light was created by Marieke Staps and is named, quite simply, the Soil Lamp. It features mud-filled cells made of copper and zinc, which conduct electricity produced in the wet soil to the LED.

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Thursday, 13 November 2008

Miele S7: High-Tech, Alligator-Like Vacuum Has LEDs For Eyes

German appliance manufacturer Miele have come up with an impressive new ultra-flexible vacuum cleaner called the S7, which features an array of bright LED lights on the suction head to floodlight all your dirt and dust. Apart from looking great, this simple addition should help prevent missing a spot and the cursing that inevitably ensues.

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Tuesday, 28 October 2008

Red LEDs Can Reduce Wrinkles

Researchers from the University of Ulm in Germany have discovered a new use for red LEDs (light emitting diodes) that is potentially much more valuable than their current use as indicators in electronics or clusters for modern lighting. The scientists have successfully shown that after several weeks of high-intensity treatment with the red glowing diodes, patients had rejuvenated skin with reduced wrinkles.

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Friday, 25 July 2008

Ichikoh Unveils LED Headlamps That Move Independently: Lazy Eye For Cars.

Ichikoh Industries has unveiled a new swivel LED adaptive front lighting system (AFS) that can control the left and right headlamps independently. The system can light your path ahead of a curve, light both sides of the road in city driving and illuminate guardrails for safer driving when visibility is poor.


The new headlamp design is comprised of two fixed units and one swivel unit, all of which have white LEDs installed. The swivel unit is controlled by a small motor and responds to a variety of conditions including weather, highway driving and curve driving.


The swivel even helps with straight lane driving, adjusting itself slightly upwards to increase the range of visibility.

The headlamp is efficient too, using just 35W to 40W, which is similar to low-power High Intensity Discharge (HID) systems, offering a similar 12,000 lumens.

This is a great advancement in headlamp technology that is bound to improve visibility in all driving conditions. Just don’t blind people on the sidewalk, k?

Source:
TechOn

Friday, 27 June 2008

Aurora LED / Sprinkler System By Duck Image Studio

Duck Image Studio has come up with a sexy alternative to the ubiquitous emergency sprinkler system. They have merged sprinkler and emergency lighting into one shiny, modern unit that requires no power.


The water flows into a turbine which spins the blades to fan the water onto the fire. This spinning also generates electricity which is used to power the LED lighting.


The light emitted works much like an emergency lighting system, illuminating a room to help people escape and to aid rescuers.

The downside, however, is that it could not be used as a complete replacement for emergency lighting, as it would be of no use during a black-out or some other emergency.

Source:
Yanko Design

Wednesday, 18 June 2008

TI Unveils Lamp-Free 3D Projector F10 AS3D | Achieves Two World Firsts

Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled its latest projector technology, showing off the world’s first 3D front projection. The 1080p projector is also lamp-free which is another world first.


The unveiling took place at InfoComm, which is bringing a number of new projectors our way including the NEC NP905. TI’s presentation also saw the unveiling of the DLP Pico chipset for mobile applications.


The projector uses a PhlatLight LED light source in place of a traditional lamp to eliminate the need for occasional replacement as well as filter changes.

The F10 AS3D features a full 120Hz refresh rate to produce a flicker-free 3D image at a resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels.

Source:
Engadget

Thursday, 29 May 2008

Driving LED Emoticon Message Sign

There is a clever new device called the Driving LED Emoticon through which you can clearly express a range of sentiments to fellow drivers without using any hand gestures.

The Driving LED Emoticon is a wirelessly-controlled, battery-powered message sign designed to be attached via suction cup to the inside of the rear window of your car.


The expression displayed on the sign is changed by buttons on a remote control that can be attached to the dash or windscreen or simply left somewhere you can access it easily.

It is capable of displaying five different messages: a smiling face, a frowning face, “Thanks”, “Back Off” and “Idiot”.


The main unit uses 4 AA batteries and measures 6″ diameter x 1.25″ thick. It also has a power save mode to conserve the batteries. You can find it here.

The site cautions that the device may not be legal in all US states and to check your local laws before use.

Picture credits: ThinkGeek

Friday, 23 May 2008

OMDM E-K50 II Mobile LED Advertising Display

OMDM has created a new mobile outdoor advertising display called the E-K50 II which is currently being exhibited at the CHITEC 2008 technology fair in Beijing.

One look at the display, while quite attractive, brings on visions of the dystopian nightmare in George Orwell’s novel 1984, with Big Brother monitoring you from telescreens everywhere you go.


The display is mounted on a white four-wheeled platform (which looks much like a convertible) to provide mobility and has built-in speakers to help convey the advertiser’s message.

LED’s are an energy efficient alternative to power-hungry neon signs. This reason alone makes it a very compelling choice for advertising companies. We’re bound to see more of them in the future.