Plastic enclosures phones will learn to repair itself

Scientists from the University of Southern Mississippi, funded by U.S. Department of Defense, have developed a new type of plastic That can mimic the behavior of human skin. Development was presented this week at the annual meeting of the International Chemical Company.

This material is made of copolymers of water-based, so in comparison with other types of plastic, it is more environmentally friendly. When data covered by a plastic casing smartphone is damaged, the molecular bonds of the long hydrocarbon chains (bridges) are broken, and around the "wound" is formed by a red spot.

The material itself is trying to return to its original state, placed under the sunlight or other intense light source, or put the change in temperature. Unlike other products with the ability to regenerate a new plastic can repair itself an infinite number of times.

The researchers suggest that the innovative design will find wide application in many industries, but the start of its commercial use is still unknown.

Talking about these technologies, we can think of a proprietary technology from Nissan . Car cover for the group released the iPhone 4/4S, with a special coating that can eliminate the slight scratches on their own.

Paintwork accessory has two layers, the upper of which is very elastic, and the appearance of small scratches are not spoiled, as is the case with ordinary paint, and deformed. Some time later, under pressure from the top of the lower layer takes the old "flat" shape and it seems that a scratch, "dragged" by itself.

Concept iPod Nano Touch with Wi-Fi module and a camera for video calls FaceTime

Apple products are remarkable because they are the clear evidence of what can be achieved in the development of electronic gadgets for the average consumer market. Of course, the iPhone and Mac computers more expensive than the average consumer goods, but it fit the definition of art for the middle class. Unfortunately, the choice of "apple" products is limited, but imagination dictates what can be (and, perhaps, and will be), for example, new models of media players under the brand Apple.

iPod nano first appeared some time ago - in September 2005, during which time several times underwent changes in form factor. And despite the release of new versions, some users want more exotic. Enrico Penell was not averse to see in the near future, iPod nano with specifications that include Wi-Fi module Wi-Fi, FaceTime camera for video calls via the Web, as well as the Weather application, Radio, Alarm Clock and other characteristic of older versions.

Conceptual model of iPod Nano Touch smartphone like the iPhone, but compressed into a few times. On the back side is the usual clip, which allows you to attach the gadget to your belt, a pocket in any other convenient location. At the bottom of the chassis is the traditional home button, it hides the antenna Wi-Fi. On the left side are buttons for volume control, and on top - to turn off the device, similar to the iPhone 4/4S.

Apple has released a set of iconic products, and an iPod certainly occupies a special place. He is in many ways has changed the very notion of what can and should be a music player in the digital age. Pictured here the concept quite successfully beats the iPhone features with the advantages of compact models of iPod.