As i finish the final report on this beacon, more and more stories are emerging and are being covered in mainstream media. The link below is about how someone has adapted the kinect system to allow quick 3D scans of people to be taken, and then used for 3D printing...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12921607
You may have read a previous article / post i made here about 2 guys who created and sold the Glif - their experience has encouraged them to continue, and to grow a new business - follow the link below.
http://www.core77.com/blog/business/studio_neat_aka_the_glif_guys_kickstart_the_cosmonaut_a_wide-grip_stylus_for_touch_screens_18885.asp
For me this exemplifies the opportunities and the innovations taking place and i hope that the next big news story is UK based !