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IdeaConnection: Global Collaboration - Connected Innovation » Aug-07-13

BOOKS Out Think: How Innovative Leaders Drive Exceptional Outcomes By G. Shawn Hunter [MORE BOOKS] NEW INVENTIONS Harvesting Hydrogen Using a series of mirrors and sunlight, researchers have developed a more cost-efficient way of harvesting hydrogen as an eco-friendly fuel. All-Terrain Robots This deployable air land exploration robot was designed using the Adaptive Morphology approach, which allows it to self-adjust its shape to fit the needs of the terrain. [MORE NEW INVENTIONS] VIDEO Electronic Paper Creative scientist Kate Stone discusses how her love of paper inspired her to develop interactive electronics using ink and conventional printing processes. [MORE VIDEOS] INNOVATION ARTICLES Crowdsharing Innovation Share your innovation and collaboration insights with the world! [POST YOUR INNOVATION ARTICLES] Featured Article 10 Ways to Select Ideas By Tim Kastelle [READ MORE ARTICLES] BLOG No-Strings Cash Grants for Ideas The Awesome Foundation is an international network of philanthropists that provides no-strings attached cash to projects with "awesome" ideas. [INNOVATION BLOG] INNOVATIVE PEOPLE Promote Your Innovation Skills! Katie Marsh is knowledgeable in environmental problems related to renewable energy and has developed the Reportable Seat, an ergonomic cushion specifically designed for court reporters. [ADD YOUR PROFILE] [BE A PROBLEM SOLVER]

Wanted: Solvers with food technology expertise to work on an innovative solution for a processed food product challenge. [BECOME A PROBLEM SOLVER] PROBLEM SOLVER INTERVIEWS Working on Challenges is Like Being a Formula 1 Racer "It really excites me to see challenges and to try and solve them. The adrenalin is like being a Formula 1 car racer. Every challenge is like a new race and we want to win, although we don't necessarily want to win because of the award. It's for the feeling you get once you know that your idea or what you propose does in fact help to solve a problem." – Ilie Saracovan [MORE INTERVIEWS WITH PROBLEM SOLVERS] [BECOME A PROBLEM SOLVER TODAY] OPEN INNOVATION SUCCESS STORIES Crowdsourcing to Create a Disruptive Approach to Building Military Vehicles The US Department of Defense and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) launched a major program to crowdsource the next generation of infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) through a series of design challenges. [MORE OPEN INNOVATION STORIES] [WHAT CAN WE SOLVE FOR YOU?] TECH SCOUTING $2,000 for each Accepted Lead: Resolving Temporary Dark Circles Under Eyes Seeking a technology to combat either the development of, the signs of, the underlying causes of, a temporary dark circle below the eyes. Mobile Biomass characterization Device or Technology Seeking a platform or technology that enables real-time biomass characterization for multiple feedstocks. Mobile Raw Materials Characterization Device or Technology Seeking a platform or technology that enables real-time raw material identification and characterization of wide range of plastics and polymers. High Voltage Power Supply Seeking a power supply designer/developer that can, in the short term (6-8 weeks), provide 5-10 units of the specified power supply configuration intended for a proprietary high power based application. $10,000 for each Accepted Lead: New Leads for GM Water Optimization in Corn (Maize) A client is seeking new GM technologies for trait improvements for water optimization in corn. EARN REFERRAL FEES Refer a Colleague and You Can Earn $500 IdeaConnection Problem Solvers and Members can earn $500 by referring colleagues to IdeaConnection's problem solving membership. If the colleague you refer wins a tech scouting challenge, you will be paid $500. [DETAILS HERE] RIGHT BRAIN WORKOUTS Girls Think of Everything What do windshield wipers, alphabet blocks, hot water heaters, Scotchgard, frequency hopping, disposable diapers, bullet-proof vests, Apgar tests, the circular saw and engine mufflers have in common? Yes, women have invented them all. [MORE RIGHT BRAIN WORKOUTS] PATENT MARKETPLACE Vaporization Lighter Typical smoke inhalation from burning lighter fuel may be harmful to smoker's health. The patent for sale is for a device with a vertical channel that directs and mixes the hot air stream from a flame with ambient air to vaporize smoking material without burning the material. [THOUSANDS OF PATENTS] No charge to contact the patent owner! [LIST YOUR PATENT] It's FREE. INNOVATION CONVENTIONS & EVENTS Johns Hopkins Entrepreneurship Summit Oct-04-13 Baltimore, MD, USA The Innovation Factory will be hosting an annual summit, with NASA and Tesla Motors as this year's partners. The summit will be a great opportunity for professionals to network with innovation experts at Johns Hopkins research university, and discuss topics ranging from nanotechnology to social entrepreneurship. [MORE CONVENTIONS] [FREE: ADD YOUR INNOVATION EVENT] INNOVATION CONTESTS WT Innovation World Cup Contest Closes: Nov-30-13 The WT Innovation World Cup is a worldwide innovation competition in the field of wearable technologies for the sports and fitness, healthcare, security, and gaming industries. Designed to inspire and stimulate excellence, the competition will be giving awards totaling $200,000. [MORE INNOVATION CONTESTS] [FREE: POST YOUR INNOVATION CONTEST] [NOTIFY ME OF NEW CONTESTS POSTED] INVENTIONS FOR SALE Solar, Multi-Technology High Output Space Efficient Panel The invention for sale is an extremely space efficient solar panel design that only takes up one quarter of the space required of a traditional solar panel of the same wattage, and can be used with virtually all solar cell technology on the market today. [MORE INVENTIONS FOR SALE] [LIST YOUR INVENTION FOR SALE] IDEA RALLY Need Ideas? Invite hundreds of IdeaConnection's targeted experts to participate in an Idea Rally™ focused on your topic of choice. Top thinkers and innovators with expertise in your topic area will come together in a virtual think tank for a week-long dialogue, feeding off each other's ideas and coming up with new approaches and solutions to your challenge. [LEARN MORE]

Creativity is often about seeing ordinary things in extraordinary ways. – Sam Harrison