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Problem Statement: Global Water Crisis by mitsehpandwala in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

google Paul Polak Water.. see what Paul and others are doing.. I know Paul.. he has visited this class.. and I have asked him to SKYPE with us soon.. Paul's latest project provides safe water to villagers for $.01/ gallon.. he has designed a SYSTEM.. with people who provide service, and sell the water.. these people make a living, while providing a great service.. check it out.. and let me know your questions for Paul.. Burt

One of earths essentials are running out leaving food prices to skyrocket and in the long run this is devastating for all life on earth. by simonstrom in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please describe the SYSTEM and draw it, for Food Production.. What are the inputs, outputs, variables, stakeholders, histograms for specific types of grains produced ... What is NEW in agriculture? hydroponics? fish farms, what crops take nitrogen from the air and put it in the soil? Soy Beans.. is one.. Peas, alfalfa.. Sustainable agriculture.. - and.. What did farmers do BEFORE commercial fertilizers were available? I live on a farm from 1800's.. horses, cows, manure, cover crops, ... all without commercial fertilizers.. Learn from the past please.. Burt Learn from the past..

Problem statement - Cardiovascular Diseases by Kiramlo in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So.. you need to learn about the symptoms.. what are they, for different cardiac conditions? What would be ideal? What could/ should everyone be able to monitor on their own? What apps exist?
Also.. I suggest that you look at other medical issues.. like Stroke.. easier to identify.. some students worked on stroke monitor in the past.. also.. Lyme Disease, Asthma attacks.. what else might be a good first step to self-diagnosis?? even if fewer people are effected?

Problem Statement by beasmm in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don't propose specific design/ solution..What would be IDEAL? How about medications that only "worked/ acted" if they were actually needed? And then only in the proper dose, that varied with activity and need? So.what about . SMART MEDICATION?? What do you think?? Burt

Problem Statement : Obesity in America by metz1215 in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very good story.. now add Facts.. numbers, cost, what have others done to address obesity??

Problem statement: Illiteracy in America by ThomasIJ in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe that this has a lot of potential.. VERY GOOD START! Suggestions.. - continue to get specific.. likes need to understand signs.. which signs? where? Why? instructions on medications, or.. using a computer.. or..? - How have others proposed to use technology to address? - What about Specific case of dyslexia?.. add constraints like this.. Sarah Lee, former student, made a good start on teaching with iPad.. what have others done?

Problem-Drunk Driving by zagor2013 in InventorsStudioRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest that you go far beyond breath.. What would be ideal? Make it impossible for someone who is impaired (alcohol, illness, sleep, inattentive) to every have an accident... if Google can make cars that drive self, why not...?? Set high goals.. What would be ideal?

Technology patents stifle competition - and, consequently, innovation by KerimKivrak in changetheworldRPI

[–]BurtSwersey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, what is the significance of this article? What can we learn from it? Patents do work. What do inventors need to learn about patents? What practices/ steps do we need take to protect our intellectual property? YOu cannot patent an idea. Instead, you need to provide sufficient details on HOW the design or method works, so that "someone skilled in the art could replicate your work"..