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1994 Winners
Grades 10-12
First Place
Tunnel Vision: Lasers and Carbon Fiber in the Future
Computer-directed lasers burrow through soil or stone and then line the resulting tunnel walls with concrete.
Barnstable High School
Hyannis, MA
Second Place
Consumer Applications of Two-Dimensional Bar Code Technology
This invention gives you easy access to virtually anything you want to know about a product simply by scanning its bar code.
Half Hollow Hills High School
Dix Hills, NY
Info Inside: A Data-Communications Life-Saver
Implanted in your wrist, this medical alert system not only monitors your physical condition, it also stores a complete medical history.
Canyon High School
Anaheim, CA
Grades 7-9
First Place
The Cosmic Commode
Finally, a socially responsible toilet! This commode recycles water, kills germs and even conducts routine medical tests.
Patrick Henry Middle School
Sioux Falls, SD
Second Place
Holographic Laser-Light Traffic Control System
Lasers project holographic signals over roads and sidewalks, providing thorough information on road and safety conditions.
St. Mary'S School
Melrose, MA
Crushing Crime: The Gorilla Alarm System
Advanced sensors recognize you but send an alarm when they detect out-of-the-ordinary smells, touches, sights and sounds.
Diamond Bar High School
Diamond Bar, CA
Grades 4-6
First Place
The Amazing Calculator
Just speak into this keyless calculator and hear the answer to the most complicated math problems. It also handles banking transactions.
Selah Middle School
Selah, WA
Second Place
From Foxes' Tongues To Super-Glasses: The Story of Eyeglasses
Ultra-slim and lightweight, Superglasses deliver powerful vision correction and protective features. They even change color with the turn of a screw.
Cos Cob School
Cos Cob, CT
Retractable, Automated, Scanning, Computer-Aided Lock (R.A.S.C.A.L.)
Cyclers of the future keep their bikes safe from theft with a retractable cable device and a lock that reads thumbprints.
Akimel A-Al Middle School
Phoenix, AZ
Grades K-3
First Place
Saving Lives in the Future: Smoke Detectors
This futuristic system activates sprinklers, delivers voice instructions, awakens sleepers with vibrations and even counts persons remaining in the house.
James River Day School
Lynchburg, VA
Second Place
The I.R.T. Glove System: Let Your Fingers Do The Writing
The Infrared Tipper (IRT) glove uses infrared radiation generated by your hand to let you write with your fingertips.
Meadow Drive Elementary School
Albertson, NY
The Smart Eyeglasses: All About Calculators
Voice-activated specs solve math problems and display the answers right before your eyes. Optional speakers for the blind.
Christ The King-St. Thomas The Apostle School
Minneapolis, MN