Top innovators honored: Improving the quality of life

Abstract

Purpose

Aims to look at the innovations recognized by Institution of Engineering and Technology's (IET) third annual Innovation in Engineering Awards.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines a “digital plaster” that enables healthcare providers to remotely monitor the wearer's vital signs in real time, a battery that can be recharged using USB connections, and an Acoustic Detection Technology for drug discovery, diagnostics and bio‐terrorism detection which were among the innovations recognized by IET.

Findings

The IET is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community, and the stated aims of these Awards are to recognize and reward innovative organizations; to raise the profile and the importance of innovation; to recognize and reward successful innovation; and to provide an indirect method of improving business, by providing a framework to encourage organizations to invest in innovation.

Originality/value

The paper shows useful innovations in the field of technology.

Citation

(2008), "Top innovators honored: Improving the quality of life", Strategic Direction, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 36-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540810854767