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News Release from: Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial Team on 27 February 2006

Music sampler lands inventor prize

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Hertfordshire woman wins British Female Inventor of the Year title with her invention, a music sampling device built into a standard CD jewel case.

Morag Hutcheon from Hertfordshire has won the British Female Inventor of the Year title with her invention, Pre Vu, a music sampling device built into a standard CD jewel case The female inventor awards event took place at the Guildhall, London on 21st February

The invention comprises software for compressing audio files and the machinery to upload the audio.

Pre Vu is aimed at the domestic, leisure and retail market.

Hutcheon is looking for investors, sales partners and licensing opportunities for her product.

Founder of the awards, Bola Olabisi, said: "This year we had outstanding entries ranging from high tech gadgets to creative works such as fashion".

"All illustrate how resourceful women are in terms of problem-solving to improve our lives".

The event was supported by primary sponsors Equalitec, the City of London and London Metropolitan University.

Elizabeth Pollitzer, Director of Equalitec, said: "This is the first time that BFIIN has promoted technology, and information, electronics and communications technologies in particular, as the target and the basis for invention and innovation".

"With 38% of the entries in these areas, and many of a fantastic quality, this is a great achievement indeed".

"No further proof is needed that technology and women's creative talents represent a powerful combination, from which they and the UK economy can only benefit".

Michael Snyder, Chairman of the City of London's Policy and Resources Committee, said: "The City - and the UK - thrives on brain-power and creativity and we are delighted at the quality that today's awards have demonstrated".

Brian Roper of the London Metropolitan University said: "I warmly congratulate an impressive winner and wish her every success as an entrepreneur".

"I'm sure that many women will want to emulate her achievement".

"London Metropolitan will do all it can to support them in their efforts".

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