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BT's top research ideas

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By Ben King

Published: 17 January 2000 00:10 GMT

2002 - use of talking-head technology for video conferencing
2002 - intelligent cats' eyes in the road with integrated speed cameras
2002 - smart clothes that alter their thermal properties

2003 - kitchen food tester that identifies presence of food bugs
2003 - notebook computer screen with contrast as good as paper
2003 - avatar cosmetic surgery (avatar is 360 degree images based on photography)
2003 - air mouse and air typing
2003 - use of passive picocell (a proprietary technology that converts optic signals into wireless and vice-versa without needing a local power supply. The device generates/receives radio signals in a protocol determined by the optic signals)
2003 - home intranet
2003 - video jewellery
2003 - virtual retinal displays in glasses

2004 - toys with network based intelligence
2004 - instant electronic diagnosis of illness
2004 - tactile sensors comparable to human sensation
2004 - cellphone location used in traffic management systems

2005 - widespread use of virtual reality in education and recreation
2005 - clothes that collect and store solar power

2006 - artificial electronic life
2006 - first organism brought back from extinction
2006 - emotionally sensitive toys and robots

2007 - portable translation device for simple conversation

2010 - artificially intelligent (AI) entity 'robot' passes GSCE exams
2010 - highest earning celebrity is synthetic
2010 - anti-noise technology built into homes
2010 - insect-like robots used in warfare

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