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In 2019, Under Armour acquired a patent for ‘smart sneakers’. Recognising that foot fatigue, numbness and discomfort was a reality among many after exercising and training, Under Armour invented a ‘detector’ to insert in the shoe’s bottom to measure the wearer’s blood pressure and adjust the sole’s shape in accordance to the reading. The data […]

In 2018, Amazon was awarded a patent for an audio system application to assist in translating the accent of the speaker to the accent of the listener. The technology seeks to remove possible communication barriers that may arise from different accents. The accent translation system associates the speaker’s accent with an accent stored in its […]

In 2017, IBM acquired a patent for clothing that possesses the ability to adapt to the human body and its surroundings to create optimum comfort. The fabric comprises of a series of sensors which are linked into an in-built computing device. This device has the capabilities to analyse data, such as the heart rate of […]

In 2016, NASA was awarded a patent to predict tectonic activity and other catastrophic weather events. The device operates to warn against earthquakes and other natural disasters  by measuring incremental fluctuations in the magnetic field. Typically, the electromagnetic signals are extremely low in strength and frequency, making their detection almost impossible. However, this new invention […]

  inventionACCOLADES Each year the team at innovationCAFE present that years inventionACCOLADES award for outstanding patent and contribution to their industry. We are pleased to annouce that Airbus has been selected as the winner of the 2019 inventionACCOLADES. Click here for the 2019 winner.  

  2019 inventionACCOLADES Winner       Airbus’ 3D Printed Plane In 2015, Airbus acquired a patent allowing them to construct aircrafts using 3D printing technology, potentially transforming flying and the way aircraft are built. The patent outlines that 3D printing could be utilised to create wings and a fuselage, among other things. This could inevitably […]

In 2015, Airbus acquired a patent allowing them to construct aircrafts using 3D printing technology, potentially transforming flying and the way aircraft are built. The patent outlines that 3D printing could be utilised to create wings and a fuselage, among other things. This could inevitably reduce massive order backlogs, as well as produce parts far more […]

In 2014, Apple inventors, Stephen Lynch, Tyson Manullang, and Emergy Stanford, filed a patent for a self-deploying screen protector. The technology protects the iPhone’s screen by extending retractable tabs when the phone senses that it is being dropped. This creates a “buffer zone” between the ground and the screen, effectively shielding the screen from the […]

In 2013, Google was awarded a patent for an app allowing users to create a comic strip of their daily activities. The app offers a variety of different themes, allowing users to add panels, images and text. The app is yet to hit the market, however, the idea is aligned with the growing trend of […]