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  1. Mr. Mooch

    Mr. Mooch Contributing Member

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    I have to think of 3 devices (preferrably small) that I can improve.

    My technology course (it's drafting/AutoCAD) is finally demanding something of me, instead of just sitting back and surfing the net. It's also 50% of my grade.

    Anyway, for Friday I have to think of 3 products and write an essay on each suggesting how I can improve them. Then, I choose one of these three and I have to create my idea in AutoCAD or Inventer. Next I have to make a working prototype. :(

    Now, the idea is very general; it can be anything from a car part to a software program, but again, something small or not too hard to make because I have to create a working prototype.

    Any ideas? THX in ADV
     
    #1 Mr. Mooch, Mar 1, 2004
  2. A-Train

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    Do professional basketball teams count as "devices"?
     
    #2 A-Train, Mar 1, 2004
  3. Fatty FatBastard

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    You can improve anything by adding racing stiripes, and adding aerodynamic wings.

    Go get a coffee mug and get to work.
     
    #3 Fatty FatBastard, Mar 1, 2004
  4. drapg

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    The software application for TVMax's Digital Set Top Box
     
    #4 drapg, Mar 1, 2004
  5. outlaw

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    i want a car radio that can play audio from TV stations.
     
    #5 outlaw, Mar 1, 2004
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    Anything for the advancement of p*rn.
     
    #6 moestavern19, Mar 1, 2004
  7. Harrisment

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    I think they should come up with a Tivo for car stereos. You can record talk shows that might normally miss, songs that you never seem to hear, etc.
     
    #7 Harrisment, Mar 1, 2004
  8. Samurai Jack

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    How about a vibrator you can recharge just like a cell phone ?
     
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  9. Sane

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    How about treadmills or stationary bikes with a dvd player and small screen built into it?

    Then when u go to the gym, u take ur dvd with u and watch it.


    Another idea I had was the other day when my friend had an accident, the other guy was lying out of his teeth, so I thought it would be cool to somehow install a camera on all cars that records the last few minutes until you press a button to save the last few minutes. If there's a more practical way to do it, then that's good too.


    Anyways, those are two things that crossed my mind the last few days.
     
    #9 Sane, Mar 1, 2004
  10. drapg

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    Best. Idea. Ever.
     
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  11. yipengzhao

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    wow that's a good one!
     
    #11 yipengzhao, Mar 1, 2004
  12. yipengzhao

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    i'm pretty sure they already have those, that's a pretty simple concept. but why would you need one?
     
    #12 yipengzhao, Mar 1, 2004
  13. Samurai Jack

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    I take it your not married.......:D
     
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  14. A-Train

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    maybe Mrs. Samurai needs a little assistance...of course, if the batteries keep dying down, she probably needs a LOT of assistance...
     
    #14 A-Train, Mar 1, 2004
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    Do a device that can throw a perfect jump ball for NBA
     
    #15 LegendZ3, Mar 1, 2004
  16. Samurai Jack

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    I'm just gettin lazy in my old age....:)
     
    #16 Samurai Jack, Mar 1, 2004
  17. yipengzhao

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    mrs. samurai... hahaha.

    well i tried bringing devices into play a few times but i mean it didn't radically improve anything. is it because when you are married you need to spice things up or something?
     
    #17 yipengzhao, Mar 1, 2004
  18. yipengzhao

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    okay i see... we posted at the same time so disregard my last post.
     
    #18 yipengzhao, Mar 1, 2004
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    Invent a keyboard where the caplock is not right next to the 'a'.
     
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  20. Rocket104

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    Tivo for car stereos - coming out this year... I forget the name of the company, but I'm sure Google will find it.

    Treadmill/bike with DVD player - if you mean it's powered while you use it, it's been done (for regular TV). Wasn't popular enough.

    Car radio that plays TV audio - don't know about that. If it hasn't been done, I wonder why not.
     
    #20 Rocket104, Mar 1, 2004
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