Search the internet by drawing a picture.

Watch out, Google, there's a new player in the search engine space, 3D Seek , that allows you to search the Internet via a free-hand sketch!

The nascent technology is currently available to manufacturing firms, allowing them to search for hinges, bolts and other small parts online with nothing more than a freehand sketch and a new search engine that uses enhanced particle pattern recognition software.

The consumer application can't be far behind.