/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/doctor-developing-a-series-of-star-trek-tricorders-to-win-qualcomm-s-x-prize(via Dr. Peter Jensen) Back in 2005 a sci-fi documentary came out called ‘How William Shatner Changed the World.&#39; In it, Shatner describes how some gadgets and technology from the original series, as well as others, have become a reality in one ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/doctor-developing-a-series-of-star-trek-tricorders-to-win-qualcomm-s-x-prizeMon, 02 Apr 2012 19:55:42 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:39402c7e-2fc6-4914-8bce-471c2e81f79bDAB1<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The current functionality may be a let down, but you have to admit, this is a good start at simplifying medical diagnostic equipment.&nbsp; Once more people get involved, they can define the new types of sensors that need to be developed, which will certainly encourage the MEMS community to do new sensor designs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The whole project could lead to a lot of medical device improvements.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I wish him luck,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14192&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">