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April 2010 archive
Apr 27
WIPO Magazine (April 2010)
The WIPO Magazine 2/2010 (April) issue is now available on the WIPO website. (Click here: http://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/) This WIPO Magazine focuses on: The WIPO Convention Life begins at 40! The New WIPO Logo The 10th World IP Day and the 2010 Message from Director General Francis Gurry Innovation, the Environment and the Future Interview with …
Apr 17
GE Develops LED Light Bulb That Lasts 17 years
http://www.pcworld.com/article/194324/ge_develops_led_light_bulb_that_lasts_17_years.html?tk=nl_dnx_t_crawl “GE has developed a new type of LED light bulb that it claims lasts for up to 17 years. GE says that these new light bulbs can provide just as much light as a 40-watt incandescent lightbulb, while consuming only nine watts of electricity.” “While your average light bulb may come in at around …
Apr 15
Does the Patent Office Snub Inventors Who File without an Attorney?
Want to file your own patent by yourself ? This article is based in US context, but you should take a look at it before taking the next step. http://www.inventorsdigest.com/?p=3425 Below are some interesting points made in the article.. “The lonely toil of the individual American inventor has given the nation brilliant technological breakthroughs and …
Apr 15
SIDA Forum
Dear SIDA Members, We will be introducing a SIDA forum into our website for members to feedback and communicate. The URL link is at https://www.sida.org.sg/forum Registration will start from 18 Apr 2010. This forum is meant only for SIDA members (Guest may only view some of the sections). Please register with a valid email address …
Apr 12
The Bloom Box
Large corporations have been testing a new device that can generate power on the spot, without being connected to the electric grid. Will we have one in every home someday ? http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/02/18/60minutes/main6221135.shtml?tag=currentVideoInfo;segmentTitle Watch CBS News Videos Online Click here to discuss
Apr 09
Hewlett Packard outlines computer memory of the future
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8609885.stm The fundamental building blocks of all computing devices could be about to undergo a dramatic change that would allow faster, more efficient machines. “Researchers at computer firm Hewlett Packard (HP) have shown off working devices built using memristors – often described as electronics’ missing link.” “That means they could begin to replace transistors – …
Apr 08
Inventor Dean Kamen Discusses Revolutionary Robot Arm At TED MED 2009
Revolutionary Robot Arm developed to pick up a raisin without dropping it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/07/ted-talks-inventor-dean-k_n_529057.html