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Princess Kako visits exhibition of inventions by women

Japan's Princess Kako looks at items on display at an exhibition of inventions by women in Tokyo on March 3, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako visits exhibition of inventions by women

Japan's Princess Kako visits an exhibition of inventions by women in Tokyo on March 3, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako visits exhibition of inventions by women

Japan's Princess Kako looks at items on display at an exhibition of inventions by women in Tokyo on March 3, 2025. (Pool photo)

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70 Chinese inventions win gold medals at Int'l Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

STORY: 70 Chinese inventions win gold medals at Int'l Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva STORYLINE: Chinese inventions have won 70 gold medals and 97 silver medals at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva that concluded on Sunday. The inventions covered various fields such as machinery, metallurgy, medicine, environmental protection, renewable energy, electronics, construction and transportation. The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva was founded in the 1970s and is one of the longest and largest invention exhibitions in the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Geneva, Switzerland. (XHTV)

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Chinese inventions shine at Int'l Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

STORY: Chinese inventions shine at Int'l Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICE, French visitor 3. various of 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Hangzhou Innovation Research Institute of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics STORYLINE: The 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is underway from Wednesday to Sunday, with over 1,000 invention projects hailing from nearly 40 countries and regions. A significant highlight of this year's event is the presence of 197 invention projects organized by the China Association of Inventions. The inventions span an impressive array of fields, including machinery, metallurgy, medicine, environmental protection, renewable energy, electronics, construction, and transportat

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gong Qin (L) from China demonstrates her invention "Comprehensive Auditory Function Detection System" at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese inventor demonstrates a high-power density and high-integration electric drive system for electric vehicles at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A zero-emission hydrofoil boat is displayed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An inventor demonstrates an electric bicycle with a foldable windshield at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shoe-wearing device is displayed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view a charging system for electric vehicles using a robotic arm, an invention from Spain, at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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China attends Int'l Invention Fair in Middle East

STORY: China attends Int'l Invention Fair in Middle East SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 14th International Invention Fair STORYLINE: China has attended the 14th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME) with multiple invention and innovation projects. The four-day fair, the largest specialized exhibition of inventions and innovations in the Middle East, kicked off in Kuwait City on Sunday, drawing nearly 200 invention projects from more than 40 countries and regions. Invited by the fair's organizer, the Kuwait Science Club, the China Association of Inventions (CAI) showcased 10 invention projects covering energy storage, drones, simulation management systems for offshore operations, medicine, and health. He Zhenfu, head of the Chinese delegation and vice chairman of the CAI, told Xinhua on Monday that the Chinese delegation includes the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Beih

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Int'l industrial, mining exhibitions wrap up in Iranian capital

STORY: Int'l industrial, mining exhibitions wrap up in Iranian capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibitions STORYLINE: Hundreds of Iranian and foreign companies showcased their latest products and achievements in the fields of industry and mining in two simultaneous international exhibitions that wrapped up on Tuesday in the capital Tehran. Both inaugurated on Saturday, the 23rd International Industry Exhibition and 17th International Exhibition for Mines, Mining, Construction Machinery and Related Industries and Equipment saw the participation of over 530 companies from Iran and other countries. The 23rd International Industry Exhibition was held in an area close to 18,000 square meters, providing a venue for more than 300 domestic and foreign firms to display their products, inventions, capabilities, services and achievements in the areas of industrial tools, equipment, spare parts, production line

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Int'l inventions show held in Geneva

STORY: Int'l inventions show held in Geneva DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. promo video of the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2. various of the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG SHIHTING, Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JOE LIN, Manager of the Office of Knowledge Transfer, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China 6. various of the exhibition 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUO JIANG, Professor, Dalian University of Technology, China 8. various of speeches STORYLINE: The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of COVID-19, kicked off in Geneva on Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participate in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China bring more than 160 inventions involving artificial int

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A zero-emission hydrofoil boat is displayed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An inventor demonstrates an electric bicycle with a foldable windshield at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shoe-wearing device is displayed at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese inventor demonstrates a high-power density and high-integration electric drive system for electric vehicles at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gong Qin (L) from China demonstrates her invention "Comprehensive Auditory Function Detection System" at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-INT'L INVENTIONS SHOW-OPEN

(230427) -- GENEVA, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view a charging system for electric vehicles using a robotic arm, an invention from Spain, at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, April 26, 2023. The 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the first offline edition since the outbreak of the COVID-19, kicked off here Wednesday. More than 820 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions participated in the five-day event, showing some 1,000 inventions. A total of 140 exhibitors from China will display more than 160 inventions involving artificial intelligence, environmental protection and machinery. (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Integrated Systems Europe 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain

STORY: Integrated Systems Europe 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of main entrances at the venue 2. shots of exhibits at the fair STORYLINE: The third edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) kicked off on Tuesday in Barcelona, Spain, with over a thousand exhibiting companies. The four-day fair, a leading audiovisual congress in the world, is expected to see about 52,000 visitors, according to organizers. Among the participating firms are some of the industry's leading brands, such as Absen, Blackmagic Design, Google, LG, and Sony. Some of the cutting-edge inventions on show at the fair include 8K screens, immersive audiovisuals, augmented and virtual reality, surround sound, and 3D video projections. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain. (XHTV)

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Crown Princess Masako attends household inventions exhibit

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Princess Masako listens to an explanation at an exhibition of household goods invented by housewives at a Tokyo department store on March 3. It is the first time in three years that the princess, who is undergoing treatment for an adjustment disorder, has undertaken an official duty on her own. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Masako attends household inventions exhibit

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Princess Masako tries out a writing aid for the handicapped at an exhibition of household goods invented by housewives on March 3. It is the first time in three years that the princess, who is undergoing treatment for an adjustment disorder, has undertaken an official duty on her own. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince, his wife visit invention fair

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L in back) and his wife, Princess Masako, are briefed by a boy prize winner on a product he invented in an exhibition of inventions at Tokyo's Mitsukoshi Department store on March 7. Some 180 products invented by primary and high school students in Japan are exhibited at the event. (Pool photo)

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Toshiba settles with flash memory inventor over patent

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Masuoka (L) speaks to the press on July 27 after reaching a settlement with Electronics giant Toshiba Corp. at the Tokyo District Court to receive 87 million yen. The engineer, who became a professor at Tohoku University after leaving Toshiba, had sought some 1 billion yen from the royalties made from patents on his flash memory inventions.

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Time names Toyota's 1-seat electric car 'coolest' innovation

NEW YORK, United States - Toyota Motor Corp. said Nov. 16 Time magazine has named its ''i-unit'' four-wheel, one-seat electric car one of the ''coolest inventions'' of 2005 as part of the magazine's ''The Most Amazing Inventions'' issue.

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Crown Princess Masako visits exhibition

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Princess Masako listens to an explanation during a visit to an exhibition of unique inventions for daily living at a department store in Tokyo's Shinjuku district March 6. The crown princess, who resumed her official duties in February following the birth of Princess Aiko last December, saw child-care items, including special blankets made for babies.

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Fun science awards value curiosity, imagination

STORY: Fun science awards value curiosity, imagination DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the award ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW C. GALLUP, Polytechnic Institute at State University of New York 3. various of the award ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU XIANGPING, Researcher, National Astronomical Observatories of Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: The spirit of curiosity and imagination prevails. Ten seemingly trivial findings or inventions related to serious scientific subjects won this year's Pineapple Science Award on Saturday in Wenzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The award is given to findings in fields such as psychology, physics and mathematics. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW C. GALLUP, Polytechnic Institute at State University of New York "It is a great honor to receive the 2022 Pineapple Science Award in medicine for my research on the causes and consequences of yawning in animal groups. In general

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China's development mode inspires developing countries: Guinea-Bissau's ex-FM

STORY: China's development mode inspires developing countries: Guinea-Bissau's ex-FM DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Bissau CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Portugese): ANTONIO ARTUR SANHA, Former Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau STORYLINE: A former political leader of Guinea-Bissau has said that China's development mode inspires developing countries, and China's presence is felt in all areas of development around the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portugese): ANTONIO ARTUR SANHA, Former Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau "The Communist Party of China is a party that has given a lot to innovation, and to the life of Chinese people. China has great potential, which is why its development mode can inspire different countries a lot, especially developing countries. That's why China, being a country with a high level of inventions and applications of new technologies, is very capable of integrating with the world. China is one of the countries that has a very good policy in training human resou

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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Time names Toyota's 1-seat electric car 'coolest' innovation

NEW YORK, United States - Toyota Motor Corp. said Nov. 16 Time magazine has named its ''i-unit'' four-wheel, one-seat electric car one of the ''coolest inventions'' of 2005 as part of the magazine's ''The Most Amazing Inventions'' issue. (Kyodo)

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Toshiba settles with flash memory inventor over patent

TOKYO, Japan - Fujio Masuoka (L) speaks to the press on July 27 after reaching a settlement with Electronics giant Toshiba Corp. at the Tokyo District Court to receive 87 million yen. The engineer, who became a professor at Tohoku University after leaving Toshiba, had sought some 1 billion yen from the royalties made from patents on his flash memory inventions. (Kyodo)

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One-hand operated nail clip

TOKYO, Japan - A nail clip which can be operated by one hand, invented by a junior high school student. From a exhibit of inventions submitted by elementary and junior high school students. The photo was taken on Nov. 15. (Kyodo)

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Time magazine picks dog translator best invention

Time magazine has picked Bowlingual, a device of Japanese toy maker Takara Co. used to ''translate'' dog barks, one of the best inventions of 2002, on Nov, 11,. The 14,800 yen device attached to a dog's collar analyzes its barks and displays its feelings, such as happiness and sadness, on a display. The toy maker put it on sale in September.

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Time magazine picks dog translator best invention

Time magazine has picked Bowlingual, a device of Japanese toy maker Takara Co. used to ''translate'' dog barks, one of the best inventions of 2002, on Nov, 11,. The 14,800 yen device attached to a dog's collar analyzes its barks and displays its feelings, such as happiness and sadness, on a display. The toy maker put it on sale in September.

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Crown prince, his wife visit invention fair

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L in back) and his wife, Princess Masako, are briefed by a boy prize winner on a product he invented in an exhibition of inventions at Tokyo's Mitsukoshi Department store on March 7. Some 180 products invented by primary and high school students in Japan are exhibited at the event. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Crown Princess Masako attends household inventions exhibit

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Princess Masako listens to an explanation at an exhibition of household goods invented by housewives at a Tokyo department store on March 3. It is the first time in three years that the princess, who is undergoing treatment for an adjustment disorder, has undertaken an official duty on her own. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Crown Princess Masako attends household inventions exhibit

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Princess Masako tries out a writing aid for the handicapped at an exhibition of household goods invented by housewives on March 3. It is the first time in three years that the princess, who is undergoing treatment for an adjustment disorder, has undertaken an official duty on her own. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)