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We present the design of a cost-effective wearable sensor to detect and indicate the strength and other characteristics of the electric field emanating from a laptop display. Our bracelet can provide an immediate awareness of electric fields radiated from an object used frequently. Our technology thus supports awareness of ambient background emanation beyond human perception. We discuss how detection of such radiation might help to “fingerprint” devices and aid in applications that require determination of indoor location.

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We frequently run across interesting designs on sites like Flickr or YouTube, but in many cases there is no information about the original designer. The mechanical heart design (video below) is a good example. The heart design and operation is definitely magical. If anyone knows who the artist was that created this wonder, please let us know.

Another example of the creativity that was rampant at Design Festa over the weekend. It's really amazing how some artists can transform a simple object, like a toy baby doll into something impressive, or extremely scary.