"Invent Help" Invention Newsletter - February 2009

Is "Big Brother" Watching You Watch Ads?

Advertisements are everywhere. From the $2.7 million ads in this year's Super Bowl to the foreheads of entrepreneurial college students, it's nearly impossible to go a day without seeing or hearing a marketing pitch. And here's a striking coincidence: While you're watching some of these ads, they may be watching you.

Learn about face-based audience measurement

iPhone App Invented by 4th-Grade Whiz Kid (Plus, Check Out InventHelp's Top 5 Favorite Apps!)

Ding Wen, a 4th grade prodigy from Singapore, is making headlines for his extraordinary free-time activity – writing applications for Apple's iPhone. His latest invention, Doodle Kids, has been downloaded a whopping 4,000 times from the iTunes store in just two weeks.

Read more about iPhone app inventions

Who was the first African-American woman to receive a patent?

Sarah Goode, owner of a Chicago furniture store, received a patent on July 14, 1885, making her the first African-American woman to accomplish this feat. She invented a folding cabinet bed to help individuals maximize a small living space. The invention resembled a desk and included compartments for stationery and writing implements.

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