The new technologies of digital cameras have become more and more complex, which leads to creating more sophisticated parts and more complex disposable waste. Based on that issue, Bryn Seymour and Jon Rothapfel tried to help creating self powered eco friendly camera. Inspired by other contemporary self powered devices such as radios and lamps, the Twist Camera is a small portable digital camera that uses a winding mechanism for power and would be capable of taking several photographs per cycle of the mechanism.
The Twist Cameras features are minimal with the view finder being a simple hole in the body for the user to look through, a knob to wind for energy, one button for shooting a photograph and a multi colored L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) for the user interface.
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After solar powered notebook concept, here comes solar powered boat concept, and not just solar powered, but human powered too. The idea was to find a new way of classic pedal boat which became old, and nothing really new has been released for years. As you can see in the picture, 4 people can settle on the benches of the circular cockpit. But only two pedal head-to-head. In case of tiredness, it is sufficient to rotate the tower which supports the umbrella so that 2 other courageous persons can take over.
Feeling tired ? Users can lift up and seek help from the sun to lighten their efforts. The umbrella has indeed a solar panel connected to batteries that supply an electric motor hidden in the top of the tower. Whether pedal or hybrid mode (pedalling – electric), the bracket is connected to a shaft leading to two propellers at the bow of the boat. The two bars connected to the rudder are located in facing back of the bench. Incidentally, they also serve as armrests.
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WT4000 consists of 3 devices : computer terminal, a barcode scan ring, and a hygienic arm-mount holder, this mobile computer can help warehouse workers to work efficiently to fulfill orders. No more fatigue because of oversize barcode scanner. Customers who bought this wearable computer have reported 30% increase in productivity after deploying WT4000.
Features and benefits of the WT4000 Series:
- Wide scanning range meets the needs of a wide variety of applications
- Flexible application support: voice-only, text-only and combination voice and text
- Run nearly any enterprise application with the powerful, high-performance platform
- 802.11 a/b/g WLAN connectivity provides up-to-the-minute information for more timely decision-making, fewer errors and greater customer satisfaction
- Rugged design ensures reliable operation in challenging environments and wide range of temperatures
- Ergonomic design provides all-day user comfort and worker safety
- Flexible scanning peripherals ? works with the RS309 and RS409 Wearable Scanners
