CES 2017 showed off the latest and hottest tech toys, smart phones and high-definition televisions in the business — as well as new products never before seen. The 2017 innovation awards, described by the Consumer Electronics Show as “honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products,” highlight the top tech in various fields, which are voted on by a three-member team of industry members. Here are some items that won an innovation award for the 2017 show and may find there way into your home this year.
—Aipoly Vision
Best of innovations: Accessible tech
Description: “The Aipoly Vision is an app that acts as a visual guide for the blind and vision impaired. Using the mobile device’s camera the Aipoly Vision app can identify thousands of items in real time to inform individuals of their surroundings.”
See more: http://aipoly.com/index.html
—EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker
Best of innovations: Fitness, sports and biotech
Description: “The EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker attaches to a smartphone and allows users to easily test their eyes. Once a vision test is completed, users can then order glasses with lenses based on their own test results right from the EyeQue app.”
See more: http://www.eyeque.com/
—Goodix Live Fingerprint Detection Sensor
Best of innovations: Embedded technologies
Description: “Goodix’s live fingerprint detection sensor adds an extra level to fingerprint security technology, utilizing biometrics in addition to the actual contours of one’s finger to determine whether a fingerprint is fake/cloned or the real deal.”
See more: http://www.goodix.com/
—HP Spectre 13
Best of innovations: Computer hardware and components
Description: “The HP Spectre 13 puts a 13-inch high-definition Corning Gorilla glass display into an almost impossibly thin (10.4 millimeters) laptop case, weighing in at only 2.45 pounds. HP says users can expect to get 9 hours of computing time with this slim powerhouse PC.”
See more: http://store.hp.com/
—Integrated Connectivity Cluster
Best of innovations: In-vehicle audio-video
Description: “Bosch’s Integrated Connectivity Cluster allows motorcyclists to connect their phone to their motorcycle, and display information from both systems concurrently on a heads-up display. To enhance safety and avoid distraction, Bosch says the system only shows information the rider needs at that exact moment.”
See more: http://aipoly.com/index.html
—K’Track G
Best of innovations: Tech for a better world
Description: “It may look like a typical fitness band, but the K’Track G (the G stands for Glucose) actually allows diabetics to monitor their blood glucose levels in real time without any blood extraction.”
See more: http://www.pkvitality.com/ktrack-glucose/
—Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
Best of innovations: Wireless handsets
Description: “Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro is the world’s first smartphone to include Tango — a new technology from Google that enables augmented reality gaming and utilities. The 6.4 inches of display real estate on this phone make viewing AR applications even more desirable.”
See more: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/tango/
Lenovo Yoga Book (Android)
—Best of innovations: Tablets, e-readers and mobile computing
Description: “Lenovo scores again with the versatile 2-in-1 Yoga Book, featuring Google’s Android operating system. The addition of a physical keyboard and Lenovo’s Real Pen allow users to be productive no matter whether they need a tablet or a laptop.”
See more: http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/tablets/lenovo/yoga-book/yoga-book-android/
—LG Signature 77-inch OLED 4K TV (77W7)
Best of innovations: Video displays
Description: “The LG Signature 77-inch OLED 4K TV brings a gorgeous display to a razor thin design. While this may be the ultimate in home entertainment, its $19,999 price tag may scare off all but the biggest of videophiles.”
See more: http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-OLED77G6P-oled-4k-tv
—Link AKC Smart Dog Collar
Best of innovations: Wearable technologies
Description: “Not only does the Link AKC Smart Dog Collar allow owners to know exactly where their pets are at all times, it also provides real-time details on the dog’s biometrics, tracks walks and even aids with training.”
See more: https://www.linkakc.com/
—Mars by crazybaby
Best of innovations: Home audio-video components and accessories
Description: “The Mars by crazybaby is a levitating speaker with integrated sub woofer and 360 Hi-Fi Sound stereo projections. Pairing two Mars systems creates a four speaker surround sound.”
See more: http://crazybaby.com/mars
—Motiv Ring
Best of innovations: Wearable technologies
Description: “The Motiv Ring tracks activity, heart rate and sleep, but does it from the wearer’s finger, rather than their wrist. Information is then sent to an accompanying app on the wearer’s smartphone.”
See more: http://mymotiv.com/
—Moto Mods
Best of innovations: Wireless handset accessories
Description: “Moto Mods add some utility to users’ Moto Z smartphones. With just a snap, the Motorola-made smartphones can receive a bump in battery, provide some big sound for music or even produce better photos.”
See more: https://www.motorola.com/us/moto-mods
—Nemonic
Best of innovations: Computer accessories
Description: “Nemonic is a smart printer that encourages creativity.”
See more: http://www.mangoslab.com/
—Nighthawk X10 R9000 Smart Wi-Fi router
Best of innovations: Computer peripherals
Description: “The Nighthawk X10 provides both 802.11ac and 802.11ad Wi-Fi technologies, allowing for 4K streaming, VR gaming and instant downloads.”
See more: http://www.netgear.com
—Obsidian 3-D Panoramic Camera
Best of innovations: Digital imaging
Description: “The Obsidian 3-D Panoramic Camera allows users to capture every angle of an environment and then provide those images in virtual reality to viewers.”
See more: http://www.kandaovr.com
—Ossic X
Best of innovations: Headphones
Description: “The Ossic X headphones provide a 3-D sound experience, perfect for gaming or virtual reality, where the sound can give an added layer of depth.”
See more: https://www.ossic.com/
—Paradigm Persona 9H (part of the Persona Series)
Best of innovations: High performance home audio-video
Description: “Paradigm’s Persona series of speakers provides high performance sound with a sleek look.”
See more: http://persona.paradigm.com/
—Powerup FPV — Paper Airplane VR Drone
Best of innovations: Drones and unmanned systems
Description: “Turn your paper airplane into a drone with the Powerup FPV — Paper Airplane VR Drone. The included viewfinder lets you use your smartphone to experience flight as if you were in the cockpit of the paper flyer.”
See more: https://www.poweruptoys.com/products/powerup-fpv
—ReSound ENZO2
Best of innovations: Accessible tech
Description: “The ReSound ENZO2 combines a hearing aid with a bluetooth headset, meaning users who are naturally hard of hearing will be able to not only hear those around of them, but also those calling them without even having to hold their handset.”
