NU12 - 11, Marife Malihan - street security alarm system

Security Alarm on the street                                                                                     Street crime is now very common anywhere.  There are different advises given to everybody on how to avoid this unnecessary situation. Some people have improved the street light to reduce crime in their area and others have put a "CCTV" camera for monitoring purposes. However, having all these are still not enough and street crime is still possible. For me, one way to reduce crime is by having a security alarm on every street or to the most dangerous places.  How does it work?  Here's the process: Identify the streets /places in need of the security alarm. The security alarm is attached to the street pole which is accessible by everybody. The alarm has a fingerprint sensor to capture a digital image of the fingerprint pattern. The security alarm is connected to the 911 hotline. So when someone touches the alarm, 911 could easily identify the location of the crime. Since 911 have gotten the fingerprint pattern, it will be connected to the map locator software which can still follow the location of the fingerprint. Nobody should attempt to touch the security alarm for fun because they will be traced and imprisoned.   This is just a simple process on how we could have a security system on the streets that will makes us feel secured. 4 <how about apps that feature your idea?> Please like this blog on facebook at the facebook like box at the side bar.

NU12 -10 by Marife Malihan - clothes washing brush with soap dispenser

Clothes Washing Brush with soap dispenser                                                                                     Friction washing method is still very common to the ordinary people.  This means that some people still prefer to use hand or clothe brush to make sure that stain or dirt is totally removed. In addition, people find that hand washing method with clothe brush is very economical. The ordinary clothe washing brush has long handle and available in different shapes.  With that, let's help to bring comfort to the clothe brush user by improving its feature. We could have a new "Clothes Washing Brush" with a 100% natural bristle that is best to protect clothe from scratch. The brush handle could also have a built-in soap dispenser with push button. This would help us concentrate on cleaning our clothes without taking extra time to put a detergent soap. It would also be good if the brush is glow in the dark so people could easily find it even in the dark place. The product size is only 10X4.6X4.4cm with weight of 75 grams. With this, people will surely love this product. 4

NU12 - 9, Marife Malihan - Dog Collar with body thermometer

Dog Collar Thermometer                                                                                       I have three dogs at home and indeed, they are man's best friend. We treat them like a family member and we always want them safe and healthy.  Just like human beings, dog encounters medical problem and fever.  Unfortunately dogs cannot tell us what they are going through; so we have to check for some indicators to identify if something is wrong with them.  But, why wait for that thing to happen if we could have an instant thermometer to identify the temperature of our dog.   A dog has a normal body temperature between 100 deg F and 102 deg F.  The "Dog Collar Thermometer" is best to monitor a dog's body temperature. It has a digital thermometer that contains thermistor inside the collar to monitor its body temperature and it also has LCD to show the temperature result. Normally dog's body temperature depends on its age therefore, "dog collar thermometer" is also designed with options of the required body temperature. Not only that, it has a beep alarm function that will turn on if exceeds the required body temperature. Lastly, it is battery operated and leash is available on different designs and colors. 3.5

NU12-7, Marife Malihan proper way to cook corn

Proper way to cook a corn     On our way home from school, my daughter asked me to buy her a boiled sweet corn.  Since it looks great I asked if I could have some to taste.  I was surprised because the corn was overcooked.  I wonder if everybody knows how to cook or boil the corn properly to keep it fresh. As a mom, I would like to share some tips on how to boil a corn and keep it fresh and delicious. First, preheat the water in a large pot just enough for the corn to cook. When the water is boiling, add the corn and wait just wait for around 3-5 minutes. Never put a salt in the water to keep it fresh and milky inside. After that, corn is ready to serve. So simple and yet not everybody is aware of it. 3

NU12-6, Marife Malihan Piggy bank with journal

Piggy Bank with Adding Machine   The "Piggy Bank with built-in Adding Machine" will allow us to calculate transactions every time we insert money into it. This will give us the luxury to insert not only a coin but a paper money as well.  It also has sensor to identify/recognize us on every transaction. Basically, the adding machine serves as the base of the piggy bank and it has rolls of paper that also allow us to print out calculations. It will be battery operated so we can bring it anywhere we want. The idea of a having little "ATM" is not impossible with the "Piggy Bank with built-in Adding Machine"

NU12-5by Marife Malihan retractable USB cord in the laptop

Notebook/laptop(device) with Retractable USB cable   Electronic device has become part of our daily life. Notebook or laptop for instance holds tremendous significance in making our life easier and to help us get an immediate and accurate data. While we all know the importance of laptop, we also encounter difficulty in transferring file without the USB cable. With our busy schedule, we forget to bring the USB cable and it's certainly hassle on our part.   This helps me think of having a "Notebook/Laptop with Retractable USB cable". The device would have a built-in usb cord located at the side of the device and just need to pull it in order to plug in to usb port or adaptor. Once done, the cord will automatically coil to the side of the device. With this, the owners won't have to worry of bringing cable and leaving it behind somewhere 3.5

NU12-3 - Marife Malihan - Inflatable Pillow with MP3

Inflatable Pillow with MP3 and alarm clock   Study shows that sleep plays an important role in metabolism and other vital function. With that, there's no question that sleep makes us feel better. However, there's also a known issue of sleep disorder and different strategies are being used to improve the quality of rest. Playing music at night is the most common, natural and effective way to get a good sleep. Having that in mind is the idea of having an "Inflatable Pillow with MP3 and alarm clock" all in one.   The Inflatable pillow with MP3 and alarm clock is the solution not only to those who have a sleeping disorder but also to the music lover.  It is designed to inflate and deflate quickly so you can it bring anywhere if needed. The MP3 is placed on the side of the pillow and it is battery operated so it will allow you to listen to your favorite music anytime you want. Not only that, it has an alarm clock where you can set up time for those who have difficulty in waking up in the morning. The pillow is also available in different sizes and design. 3

Modified NU12- By MM - Improvement in Parking System at the Mall

Parking Process Improvement at the mall   Going to the mall is one of the best things we could ever think of. Everybody loves shopping especially if there are sales and promos. However, if there's something to improve at the mall, it would be the parking process especially in the big mall like Megamall. Usually it takes 30 minutes for someone to find a parking slot. This is from the time he falls in line until he finds a parking slot. There is a time where someone has to argue with another for that matter.  This kind of incidence could affect the person's mood for the day and it could also be a cause of misunderstanding between shoppers.   Since everybody really loves shopping, then it would be good if this can be improved.  Currently when you enter the parking area, the attendant/cashier will just issue you a ticket and it's up to you to use your ability or "diskarte" to look for a parking slot.  Now, here's what I have in mind, the "AUTOMATED PARKING PROCESS".  It is the process wherein the parking attendant or cashier can easily check the available slot thru the system and issue to the customer the ticket with corresponding number on where to park.   How does it work? Here is the flow::   New Parking Process   Each parking lot has a unique number that is linked to the system. There is a sensor attached to the number and it also has the ability to light once detected that the slot is occupied. Since the number with sensor is linked to the system, it will identify how many parking slot and what numbers are available. This can be done easily thru a system with coded program. When customer enters the parking area, the parking attendant/cashier will check on the system and issue a ticket with corresponding number on where to park. The system is accurate because it will update automatically.   Benefit   With this kind of process, me as a customer won't waste time and effort because it's organized. This could serve as a tracker and help us in case of any crime happens within the vicinity. It is easy to manage and the owner has the opportunity to generate a record of the daily sales thru the system and review if necessary.   If I got this kind of service, I wouldn't mind paying for it. 4

NU12 -by Marife Malihan -Eyeglasses with Reading Lights

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT - Opportunities and Innovation   Study shows that in daily life people have wrong habits in reading. Why? Since most of us are readers, we tend to read books even in the dark. And that's the reason why many people in the country have poor eyesight.  This kind of habit is inevitable. For example, during brownouts our activities are certainly disrupted. But for students like us, we cannot wait until electricity comes back. We have to study our lesson and read books if necessary. So how do we solve this issue?   An "eyeglasses with built-in flashlight" could be the answer to this problem. This is a good way to lessen the damage that brown out could bring to people. The eyeglasses have a power switch and rechargeable connector.  It would be an added value to have an MP3 and built-in stereo phones where we can download favorite albums right into the eyeglasses. Isn't it interesting? While wearing the eyeglasses and do something, you can also enjoy listening to your favorite song. 4.0 (The pretzel Headlight is more readily available;  used by mountain climbers. Can it be designed?  Are the costs affordable?)