31 Facts You Never Knew About 2007 Inventions: A Must Read!

2007 saw some of the most notable inventions in the field of tech and medicine.

It's difficult to imagine life without these modern tech innovations. These important inventions from the year 2007 continue to influence the industry and our lives.

It was a great year made notable by brilliant discoveries, from fingerprint-operated door locks to marine survival systems. All of this influenced how we use technology in the modern world.

Continue reading to learn about what made it to the list of inventions that changed the future. Also, check out our articles on 2001 inventions and 2009 inventions.

2007's Greatest Inventions

Technology and medical science advances have saved lives and have become an intrinsic part of our daily lives. Some of the greatest advancements are listed down below.

The Kindle is a device that allows you to read books digitally. For entrepreneurs, students, and book lovers on the run, the Kindle is the ideal travel companion.

It's also environmentally friendly, as it eliminates the need for paper in the reading process. Readers could use one to access tens of thousands of books, newspapers, and blogs at the touch of a button for the first time.

The iPhone was launched by Apple Inc. It was the first of its type.

It not only has a multi-touch display and Visual Voicemail, but it also ran on the OS X operating system, had a full web browser, and put widgets front and center on the mobile device. You could control everything with your fingertips thanks to the multi-touch display of the iPhone.

It exceeded expectations, becoming one of Apple's most popular products, and fundamentally altered how we use our phones. In the year 2007, it was considered much more than a phone; it also had an iPod, a camera, and access to the internet.

The first Apple TV was a clumsy device. The Apple TV was supposed to be dubbed iTV until a British TV station intervened and urged Apple against it.

Chang'e 1, the first satellite of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program, was launched from Xichang Satellite Launch Center and entered lunar orbit on November 5, 2007.

The XO Laptop was not only a well-designed laptop, but it also helped children who had never had access to technology like this before. At the time, the program was implemented in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti, Mongolia, and Rwanda. Furthermore, the system was designed with children in mind.

The ZPrinter 450 was a system that could turn electronic 3D data into colorful, portable physical models. Architectural concepts, landscapes, technical product designs, electronic entertainment things, and medical information could all be created using it. The ZPrinter 450 was Z Corp's third 3D printer, and it was said to be the most compatible device with modern office environments.

On a supercomputer, US researchers created a half-virtual mouse brain. On the BlueGene L supercomputer, the researchers operated a 'cortical simulator' that was as large and complicated as half of a mouse's brain. The researchers claimed to have seen features of thought patterns found in genuine mouse brains in smaller simulations.

QwikGrip Integrally Moldable Fastening Technology by the company Chittenden Research and Development, LLC was also a big story of the year; inventor Leonard Duffy devised a fastening technique that snapped into position and slid into full engagement after eight years of development. Many industries, including fashion, sports, health care, safety, and military, could benefit from his 'slidingly engaging' solutions.

The fastening tech was on the market as a business-to-business licensing opportunity, though it was made available for consumer purchase in 2008.

2007's Useful Inventions

Some inventions had a significant influence and proved to be beneficial to the world.

Looj Gutter Cleaning Robot was launched by the company iRobot. A wireless remote with a detachable handle was used to control the robot. In just 10 minutes, the Looj could clear a 60 ft (18.28 m) piece of gutter.

It dislodged and removed dirt, leaves, and debris while driving beneath gutter straps. Because the Looj made gutter cleaning easier, it was a very energy-efficient device. It could help you avoid carpenter ants and mosquitoes drawn to filthy gutters, as well as water damage.

Imagine being able to charge all of your electronic gadgets at the same time and in one location without having to deal with tangled cords. With its charging station that could power up to five gadgets at once, the company WildCharge made this possible.

In the earlier half of this decade, Google and Apple began quietly developing fully self-driving cars. Most major car manufacturers, as well as ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft, started following suit, and passengers were able to hail driverless cabs in locations such as Phoenix and Pittsburgh.

This was all thanks to some advanced artificial intelligence and machine vision.

The FreeStyle Navigator Continuous Glucose Monitoring System was a gadget for adults with diabetes that measured their glucose levels once per minute without the discomfort and inconvenience of traditional blood glucose testing. It was totally worth the cost!

The Child Minder System may have appeared lackluster at first. It essentially attaches to a child's car seat and informs parents if their youngsters are left inside.

The thought behind it was that at no cost would parents forget to remove their child from a car seat, however it has still happened. According to the website of Baby Alert International, scores of youngsters pass away each year in the United States after being left in a car for too long.

When the youngster is buckled into his or her safety seat, and the smart clip is fitted, the device activates.

When the child is taken from the safety seat, the system switches off. An alert will ring if a parent or caregiver walks more than 10 ft (3.04 m) from the car while a youngster is in the safety seat.

GreenSwitch technology was created by the company GreenSwitch to help hospitals and hotels manage their energy consumption. The technology reached the consumer market after lowering energy costs by 25-45 % in certain industries.

With the flip of a switch, the wireless system could cut home energy consumption by shutting off all selected light switches, wall outlets, and air conditioning.

All connectors and systems return to regular operation after the switch is turned back on. The system can be retrofitted into an existing home or installed during the construction of a new home.

One good example of modern-day invention was Venmo. The concept was quite simple; tap a few buttons on your smartphone to send money to individuals instantaneously. Venmo gave folks a new method to split their restaurant expenses or pay their rent.

2007's Worst Inventions

Some inventions are quite useless and failed the industry standards of the world miserably; below are some of the worst inventions of 2007.

The iPod, introduced by the company Apple in the same year as the iPhone, was a huge hit at first. However, when smartphones grew more popular, carrying around a gadget that was essentially an iPhone but without the phone part became less and less practical.

Wii Fit was created to demonstrate that people may maintain a healthy lifestyle while playing video games. It could have worked for a while, but do people still use their Wii Balance Board? Consumers might think it's not worth the cost, and there was, unfortunately, no market for this product.

When the iPhone first came out, Steve Ballmer, then-CEO of Microsoft, openly mocked it, claiming that the iPhone was not a very good email machine. Unfortunately for him, Microsoft produced an operating system that was widely disliked in the same year and was rapidly superseded by Windows 7 two years later.

The orange Coco-Cola was a bizarre idea of the company. It is long forgotten, and the taste was not much appreciated by the consumer market.

2007's Cool Inventions

The year 2007 saw the emergence of some of the coolest inventions of all time.

The Baser Door Handle was a low-profile door handle that allowed you to open a door with just your fingertips, eliminating the need to hold or twist a handle.

The AquaSkipper was a flapping-wing device that allowed the rider to soar above the water and was controlled and powered by the rider.

The X-Finger was a functional mechanical finger made for finger amputees that allows them to do things like type, work, and play a musical instrument.

The Megafles-121 was invented by Greg Owoc, a small business owner. It was a two-jointed ratchet that could auto-lock into 121 distinct positions with the push of a single button.

iHearSafe Earbuds were earbuds that prevented noise-induced hearing damage by limiting the volume of music devices.

Continuous Fabrication of Complex Composite IsoTruss Structures was an automated procedure for producing composite grid structures continuously.

The EZ Change Lock (TM) was a novel lock concept that allowed you to change your keys by just pressing a button.

The Collapsible Power Plug was a 12-volt accessory receptacle collapsible power plug.

Offsprings (TM) was a car suspension system that was designed to improve safety, fuel efficiency, and ride and handling for cars and trucks.

The PowerBuoy was a utility-scale, grid-connected system that converted ocean wave energy into usable electrical energy and power. Wave energy has the potential to produce between 5-10% of the nation's energy supply in the future, according to some estimates. In the meantime, there are still technical and financial roadblocks to overcome.

The Nanowire Thin-Film Transistor was a nanotechnology-enabled flexible electronic device that can be used for flexible displays, electronic paper, smart apparel, or radio frequency identification. It was high-performance and low-cost.

During games or practices, the Riddell Revolution IQ HITS smart helmet could track the number and intensity of collisions. After the game, the MX Encoder collected the location, magnitude, duration, and direction of up to 100 impacts and wirelessly transferred the data to a desktop or laptop.

Rukka was the first to use Dow Corning's Active Protection System (APS) in apparel. Dow Corning's APS is an intelligent textile that remains soft and flexible under normal settings but hardens instantaneously when struck, collecting and transferring energy away from the impact region. Rukka created a garment incorporating the technology into the SRO Anatomic, a moto wear piece.

Most importantly, it was the year that Apple released the iPhone, as well as the year before the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Friedman observed in an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box that in 2007, Facebook and Twitter went worldwide; Kindle was introduced; the company Airbnb was founded.

The tech boom swept the globe, causing unintended and negative repercussions.

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