Two highly creative ladies, Kristina Johansen and Yann Seznec transforming a bed sheet with the help of some eTextile magic into a sound emitting surface called ‘Lumierophone‘.

The light sensors and other components are hand sewn to the bed sheet with the synthesizer connected to the LDRs via metal popper buttons eliminating the need to connect the textile sound system to a computer.

These sensors control a synthesizer that generates sound based on what is projected on the textile sheet.

Imagine the potential this concepts has: a projection wall created with this technology could generate sound sequences based on the video content projected onto such screen.

This concept might not be able to replace the conventional sound sources for movie watching but it could serve as enrichment in interior design, having wall curtains that emit soft sound by changing light conditions.

Watch the video below to see and hear the Lumierophone in action:

[via: Fashioning Technology]

iHome, one of the leading iPod accessories companies in North America, has a diverse range of speaker cases primarily for the iPod generation but some work with any portable audio player with similar or smaller size.

The idea is simple: give protection against scratches, moister and dirt to the iPod while on the road in harsh environment.

As a special ‘bonus’ iHome integrates speakers in their soft cases giving the option to listen to music without the need of earphones.

Just in time for the upcoming Christmas season, iHome is adding a new variant the iHM12L to their iPod speaker case range, 40% slimmer than any other case with NXT’s surface sound technology on the market.

Based on a robust yet slim EVA construction, this case is designed to work with a wide range of portable digital devices, including the latest iPod Touch and nano models as well as smartphones and most MP3 players.

I like the ‘magical’ sound effect of the surface sound technology which never fails to surprise people around me when switching on my sound backpack.

As many reader keep on asking about the sound quality: do not expect ‘boom-box’, ‘full bodied’ powerful sound but I would say you get decent sound quality for the occasional listening pleasure while around and about.

Available later this month for just $24.99 not bad considering you can give your iPod its own save iHome.