the holography times, june 2008, volume 2, issue no 3

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Dear Members ,

It gives me immense pleasure in presenting you the third edition of our

quarterly Newsletter-The Holography Times. Firstly, I would like to

convey my sincere gratitude to all the members, for once again giving me

this opportunity, to serve the association. As the President of HoMAI, it

will be my constant endeavor to take this association to greater heights. I

would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the erstwhile President

& the community for their valuable contribution & effort, in leading this

association to the new heights.

Today, we have entered an era of holography which is leading to

revolutionary changes in the world. Holography is a fast developing

science having enormous impact on the society at large. HoMAI has been

the pioneer of holographic industry development and has always strived to

be at the forefront of innovation. It is first and only holographic

association in India, and the second body of its type in the world, focused

on dealing with high security holograms and brand protection. The

objective is to serve the industry, identifying new cutting-edge

opportunities and new areas of applications along with strict adherence to

ethics, integrity, self-discipline and sincerity.

I am sure, that going ahead, with your valuable advice and assistance, we

can work together with commitment, to ensure that the association is well

set on a long and successful journey.

I once again thank all of you for your support.

Warm Regards,

President-HOMAI

U.K. Gupta

Optical Processor at Willow Run (C. 1960)

NEWS BYTES 3-5

• World First Holographic RFID Tag

• BMW’s Hologram Tour

• Inksure Grabs Order

• Holography Widget

• Holographic Security Number

Plates in India

• Infosys Gets Holography Patent

• Shriram Holographic Changeover

• Inksure Announces Changes in Board

• Holostik 50% Growth in 07-08

Kurz India Pvt. Ltd.

Auto Component Piracy-Problem & Solution

Hologram Video Conferencing

Future of Tomorrow

Dr. Stephen Benton

Patents, Events & Conferences

CORPORATE NEWS 6

COMPANY PROFILE 7

ALERT OF THE ISSUE 8-10

TECHNOLOGY 11

TRIBUTE 12

HOMAI ACTIVITIES 13-14

INDUSTRY UPDATES 15

InsideInsidePresident’s Message

World's Ist Holographic RFID Tag

RFID and holograms are two

of the world's favorite

technologies used against

counterfeiting. It is a joy to see them

get together in one pretty little security

device, the result being the WORLD's

FIRST HOLOGRAPHIC—RFID

TAG, used by Hitachi and printing

experts at Toppan in Japan.

The hologram element is costly to fake

without large-scale facilities, while the

RFID data is encrypted and even more

difficult to crack.

On top of this, the stickers they are

rooted to, cannot be peeled off, without

being broken into pieces.

The ' IC Hologram' combines two

technologies with a view to make

tracking and verifying authenticity

of a product as watertight as

possible. Likely future application

include using it to secure batches of

medicines, but for now it is going

to keep tabs on really important

stuff like designer perfumes and

handbags.

According to sources nearly £100

billion are lost to counterfeiters every

year.

Source: http://www.techradar.com/

news/world-of-tech/

BMW's Hologram Tour to

Wall Street

BMW of North America and its

advertising agency GSD&M

Idea City are rolling out a 3-D

virtual vehicle tour to herald the

arrival of the first-ever BMW X6.

Going direct to target consumers with

a hologram of the vehicle, the world's

first sports activity coupe will be

featured in prominent buildings in

New York City's financial district over

a four-week period.

Employing patented technology from

Dutch advertising company viZoo, the

2008 BMW X6 will be projected in

three dimensions, appearing as a

hologram, inside a ten-foot square,

BMW-branded enclosure. Inside the

light-controlled space, an animation

suggesting the vehicle's unique

combination of coupe agility and sports

activity vehicle versatility runs on a

loop. An interactive touch-screen

inside the enclosure will allow people

to manipulate the vehicle hologram

to view different angles, experience

the interior, explore the vehicle

features, and get a sense of the

generous cargo space.

“Employing patented technology from Dutch advertising company viZoo, the 2008 BMW X6 willbe projected in three dimensions, appearing as a hologram, inside a ten-foot square,

BMW-branded enclosure.”

Sources: http://www.bmw.com

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InkSure Grabs Order of US $275K

InkSure Technologies Inc .

provider of covert machine-

readable authentication solutions

was notified by their sales partner that

the European government had

approved a new tax stamp which

includes the InkSure covert protection

against counterfeiting. The new tax

stamp will include a hologram

incorporated with InkSure covert

technology to provide multi-layer

protection for alcohol and cigarettes.

InkSure has received an initial order for

US $275k to be delivered by October

2008. These orders are the first

shipment of a master agreement with a

minimum contract value of US $1.921

million. The agreement includes

authentication field readers, quality

control readers, and customized

SmartInk(TM).

The government body will read the

covert marks by utilizing InkSure's

proprietary PocketSure(TM) and

SignaSure(TM) readers. Both readers

contain specialized optics that are

configurable to match the specific

requirements of the customer's unique

custom code.

Sources: http://newsblaze.com

Holography Widget

Frank DeFreitas, Director of

HOLOWORLD.Com has

created a version (1.0) of the

new holography widget , with the help

of Apple's Developer connection

community. The widget will be the mini

application of choice for receiving

holographic news and information.

Subscribers who have the widget

installed on their dashboard,, will be

delivered all holography media

(ezinesfranks published newsletter,

holotalk, profiles in holography, news

and info). User can either download the

h o l o g r a p h y w i d g e t a t

www.holoworld.com or directly

download a small application from

apple developer community. The

holography widget is available

alongside BBC, ESPN, CNN, New

York Times, Wall Street Journal, and a

host of other media outlets that are

taking advantage of this technology.

Holography joins BBC, ESPN, CNN and

host of other media outlets with a dashboard widget

“ The new tax stamp will include a hologram incorporated with

InkSure covert technology to provide multi-layer protection for alcohol and cigarettes”

“The widget will be

the mini application of

choice for receiving

holographic news and

information.”

Holographic Security Number Plates

Ministry of Shipping, Road

Transport and Highways

notified the introduction of

High Security Registration Number

Plates (HSRNP)-touted as one of the best

anti-theft systems for vehicles. This plan

will set take in six months from now.

Starting November 2008, these number

plates are going to be mandatorily fixed

on all new vehicles. The new high

security number plates will nationwide,

sport a uniform font and a unique

hologram that cannot be counterfeited.

They will also be much more durable and

would not lose its attributes for five

years. These number plates are estimated

to cost about US $ 63 (Rs 2500) per

vehicle and cannot be easily removed

and replaced. With features like these,

they are not easy to tamper;

a) Embossed registration numbers as well

as chromium hologram on the

aluminium plates.

b) Unique laser numbering containing the

alphanumeric identification of testing

agencies and manufactures.

c) Rear registration numbers plates fitted

with non-reusable snap locks to make

them tamper proof.

d) A third chromium-based registration

plate in the form of sticker to be

attached to the windshield. It will

contain the number of the engine and

chassis, along with the name of the

registering authority. If tampered with,

it self-destructs.

e) In front and rear registration plates, the

letter “IND” in blue hot-stamped to the

plates.

f) A retro-reflective film, bearing a

verification inscription “India” at an

inclination of 45 degrees.

Infosys gets 3D LCD HolographyPatent in India

Indian IT giant Infosys Technologies had

received two patents by the United States

Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) in the

area of holography and mobile communication.

According to the company sources the patent differs

from the existing technology which gives the

illusion of 3D but actually display 2 D images.

Existing technologies use high resolution LCD to

give the illusion of 3D, while actually displaying a

2D image.

''The patent titled 'displaying holographic three

dimensional (3D) images' describes the realization

of actual 3D communication using computer-

generated holography to send/receive information

and the associated optical elements required to make

a lightweight handset,'' This patent addresses the

issue of 3D in mobile communication.

“The new high

security number

plates will nationwide,

sport a uniform font

and a unique

hologram that

cannot be

counterfeited”.

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Shriram Holographics

becomes Shriram

Veritech Solutions”

Shriram Holographics has now

become Shriram Veritech

Solutions Pvt Ltd. Shriram

Veritech is among one of the premier

Hologram Companies in India and is a

part of the Shriram Group (erstwhile

DCM) having a turnover in excess of USD 1. 0 Billion

The company deals in Security Labels / Holograms in the Indian

market with a base of more than 350 satisfied customers. For more

information contact at [email protected].

Inksure AnnouncesKey Executive Changes

FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida,

- InkSure Technologies Inc. a

leading provider of covert

machine-readable security solutions

for the prevention of counterfeiting,

fraud and diversion, and an

important developer of RFID solutions, announced the

appointment of Philip M. Getter as Chairman of the Board of

Directors and Yaron Meerfeld as acting Chief Executive

Officer. These management changes are designed to better align

InkSure's future growth in these rapidly expanding areas.

InkSure also announced that on June 16, 2008 Mr. Elie

Housman resigned as CEO and Chairman of the Board but will

continue as a Director. Mr. Housman contributed years of

dedicated and inspired leadership to the Company through its

early stages of technological and product development.

Mr. Getter stated "We are very enthusiastic about the future of

InkSure. We believe that we are poised to capitalize on this

significant technological breakthrough to increase

stockholder value.”

Source: http://www.inksure.com.

Holostik TouchSales of Euro9.7 million infinancial year

2007-08

Holostik India Ltd

a p r e m i e r

c o m p a n y i n

hologram manufacturers

have touched sales of Euro

9.7 Million in the financial

year 2007-08. Moreover

they have bagged 684 new

orders in holography. The

production department of the Company, prides

themselves by producing 1.75 million sq.

meter of hologram in 2007-08.

On asking about their success in 2007-08, Mr. S.

Ray, Director Marketing said “ In the year 2007-

2008 we have developed lots of security features

(68 types) in mastering by rigorous RND and

have also introduced lot many new holography

products.We achieved a growth of 49.75% in

sales turn over in comparison with the previous

year. At present we have 2 (two) Master

Origination Lab with one each of Conventional

Lab and 12000 DPI Dot Matrix Lab, and this

year we are planning for another Master

Origination Lab of very high resolution and it

will be the first in India.

The company has budgeted 2-2.5 million Euro

for expansion of holography and allied

products in the coming years. They have

targeted sales turn over of 15.8 Million to 16

Million Euro in 2008-09. Holostik is also

planning for acquisition in other countries and

will be soon opening offices in different parts

of Europe and U.S.

Sources: www.holostik.com

KURZ Growth through

Innovation and Knowledge

Th e K U R Z G r o u p , t h erecognized global leader in hots t a m p i n g t e c h n o l o g y ,

represents over 100 years of experiencein hot stamping. The range ofapplications for KURZ foils is virtuallywithout limit - on greeting cards andpackaging, electronic and householdproducts, cosmetic articles, textiles,furniture, automotive parts and lotsmore. With 3,500 employees located atnine plants in Europe, the USA and thePacific region, together with 20subs id iar ies and 70 agenciesstrategically placed around the globe,the KURZ Group manufactures anddistributes a comprehensive productrange for the surface finishing,decorating and counterfeit proofingsectors. A complete range of stampingmachines and tools rounds off itsproduct offering.

The members of the KURZ Groupinclude such renowned companies asthe stamping tool manufacturer

Hinderer + Muehlich KG, and OVDKinegram AG, the worldwide marketleader in optical security technology.

KURZ's machine range has beenoptimally designed for a large variety ofproduction processes. Long-standingexperience, extensive know-how andthe results of stamping related technicaltrials form the basis for successfulmachine technology. KURZ developsspecific product, customized machineand equipment concepts that areoptimally tailored for each particularhot stamping application.

KURZ technical personnel have theknowledge and experience torecommend the right foil, tool andm a c h i n e f o r m a n y d i f f e r e n tapplications. In addition to thedevelopment of special stamping

solutions, KURZ also provides fieldservice, equipment installation support,operator training, and ongoingmaintenance programs. KURZ's globalhuman and capital resources provideoptimal customer service andworldwide application support.

Machines

Project support and service

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The Holography Times Alert of the Issue

When it comes to intellectualproperty theft and piracy,most people think of movies

and high-end handbags- but what if thebrakes on your car were fake? Clearly,the auto parts industry has a piracyproblem. The FBI estimates that theauto industry loses $12 billion in annualsales due to counterfeiting. Chinaaccounts for $9 billion of counterfeitauto parts loses.

Counterfeit Auto Parts is the selling ofunauthorized parts to be used in repairand maintenance of an automobile.Virtually every automotive part hasturned up in counterfeit trade, includingwindshield glass, brake fluid, brakes,headlights, taillights, emissionscomponents, tires, belts, hoses,alternators, sheet metal and suspensionparts. The extent of it being that anentire car was copied, manufacturedand sold not as a Chevy but as a “CheryQQ,” with plans for export.

Wha t ' s d i f f e r en t now is thesophistication of the industrialisationtaking place in emerging economies-while manufacturing in these areas hasdeveloped, the concept of intellectualproperty has not.

Illegal trade in counterfeitsi s a t h r e a t t o t h ecompetitiveness of theautomotive industry

Knock-off parts mean fewerjobs for manufacturing companiesand loss in sales

With counterfeit auto parts, the concerngoes beyond monetary losses. Fake partsare cheaper for a reason- they cut cornersand use poor quality materials, and theconsumerpays theprice in theend.

The physical dangers and risksinvolved in using these parts, is agrave concern. It is frightening toknow, that authorities have foundbrake linings made of compressedgrass, sawdust or cardboard that wearout quickly; spark plugs that overheatand can lead to fires; and gas caps thatcan leak after rollover accidents.

While the trade of counterfeit parts hasdramatically increased, tacklingcounterfeits is not impossible.Counterfeiting is a problem that needsto be addressed quickly and decisively.Ideally, as a first move, more effectivepartnerships should be built betweenlaw enforcement agencies and thepr ivate sectorwith focus

on intelligence sharing, awareness andproduct identification training.However, the involvement of allsegments of the automotive and heavy-duty industries cannot be undermined.

Manufacturers should create a teamthat focuses on anti-counterfeitingstrategy. This should includeregistration of trademarks andcopyr igh t s , and s t r a t egy fo renforcement of intellectual propertyrights.

Also, anticounterfeiting technologyshould be employed, to ensure thatgenuine products are readi lyidentifiable.

. Security featuresdesigned for public recognition should

What are fake parts?

What are the damages

and risks?

What should be done?

Manufacturers:

Use of various markingsand anti-theft devices (holograms,RFID tags, etc.) is essential, thatwould distinguish a genuine productfrom a fake one

Auto Piracy - Problem & Solution

It can be unnerving boarding a commercial airliner, knowing that the odds are good

that the aircraft has at least a few counterfeit parts in it. Airliners and helicopters have

crashed due to such spurious components. In one crash alone, 68 people died.

This Month in HolographyJune 5, 1900 Hungarian Scientist Dr. Dennis Gabor was born. He

received the 1971 nobel prize in physics for his invention and

development of holography.

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The Counterfeit auto parts market is a $ 12 billion market world-wide

China accounts for $ 9 billion of counterfeit auto parts loses

India:Asource of massive counterfeiting.

National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), established

by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India

(ACMA), said counterfeit auto parts constitute over 37% of the total

market size of Indian auto-component parts.

The auto-component industry is roughly worth Rs 553 billion, which puts

the fake market between Rs 151-193 billion. The replacement market is

worth around Rs 135 billion. (Graph A: Market Size of Auto Component

Industry)

According to ACMA in 1997-98, fake automotive parts were responsible

for 66,330 accidents. These accidents caused 13,180 deaths and injured

65,550 people. (Graph B:Accidents caused due to FakeAuto Parts)

Alert of the Issue:Auto - Glaring Facts

First in Holography

“National Geographic Magazine was the

fist major publication to put a hologram

on its cover.

The march 1984, Volume 165 Number 3,

Issue carried nearly 11 million

holograms.”

Graph BGraph A

Once, counterfeit auto partswere junk now, they are often

indistinguishable from thereal thing. And they

could be inside your car

FAKE PARTS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS IN 1997-98

AUTO COMPONENT MARKET SIZE 2007-08

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The Holography Times Alert of the Issue

When it comes to intellectualproperty theft and piracy,most people think of movies

and high-end handbags- but what if thebrakes on your car were fake? Clearly,the auto parts industry has a piracyproblem. The FBI estimates that theauto industry loses $12 billion in annualsales due to counterfeiting. Chinaaccounts for $9 billion of counterfeitauto parts loses.

Counterfeit Auto Parts is the selling ofunauthorized parts to be used in repairand maintenance of an automobile.Virtually every automotive part hasturned up in counterfeit trade, includingwindshield glass, brake fluid, brakes,headlights, taillights, emissionscomponents, tires, belts, hoses,alternators, sheet metal and suspensionparts. The extent of it being that anentire car was copied, manufacturedand sold not as a Chevy but as a “CheryQQ,” with plans for export.

Wha t ' s d i f f e r en t now is thesophistication of the industrialisationtaking place in emerging economies-while manufacturing in these areas hasdeveloped, the concept of intellectualproperty has not.

Illegal trade in counterfeitsi s a t h r e a t t o t h ecompetitiveness of theautomotive industry

Knock-off parts mean fewerjobs for manufacturing companiesand loss in sales

With counterfeit auto parts, the concerngoes beyond monetary losses. Fake partsare cheaper for a reason- they cut cornersand use poor quality materials, and theconsumer pays theprice in theend.

The physical dangers and risksinvolved in using these parts, is agrave concern. It is frightening toknow, that authorities have foundbrake linings made of compressedgrass, sawdust or cardboard that wearout quickly; spark plugs that overheatand can lead to fires; and gas caps thatcan leak after rollover accidents.

While the trade of counterfeit parts hasdramatically increased, tacklingcounterfeits is not impossible.Counterfeiting is a problem that needsto be addressed quickly and decisively.Ideally, as a first move, more effectivepartnerships should be built betweenlaw enforcement agencies and thepr ivate sectorwith focus

on intelligence sharing, awareness andproduct identification training.However, the involvement of allsegments of the automotive and heavy-duty industries cannot be undermined.

Manufacturers should create a teamthat focuses on anti-counterfeitingstrategy. This should includeregistration of trademarks andcopyr igh t s , and s t r a t egy fo renforcement of intellectual propertyrights.

Also, anticounterfeiting technologyshould be employed, to ensure thatgenuine products are readi lyidentifiable.

. Security featuresdesigned for public recognition should

What are fake parts?

What are the damages

and risks?

What should be done?

Manufacturers:

Use of various markingsand anti-theft devices (holograms,RFID tags, etc.) is essential, thatwould distinguish a genuine productfrom a fake one

Auto Piracy - Problem & Solution

It can be unnerving boarding a commercial airliner, knowing that the odds are good

that the aircraft has at least a few counterfeit parts in it. Airliners and helicopters have

crashed due to such spurious components. In one crash alone, 68 people died.

This Month in HolographyJune 5, 1900 Hungarian Scientist Dr. Dennis Gabor was born. He

received the 1971 nobel prize in physics for his invention and

development of holography.

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The Counterfeit auto parts market is a $ 12 billion market world-wide

China accounts for $ 9 billion of counterfeit auto parts loses

India:Asource of massive counterfeiting.

National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), established

by the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India

(ACMA), said counterfeit auto parts constitute over 37% of the total

market size of Indian auto-component parts.

The auto-component industry is roughly worth Rs 553 billion, which puts

the fake market between Rs 151-193 billion. The replacement market is

worth around Rs 135 billion. (Graph A: Market Size of Auto Component

Industry)

According to ACMA in 1997-98, fake automotive parts were responsible

for 66,330 accidents. These accidents caused 13,180 deaths and injured

65,550 people. (Graph B:Accidents caused due to FakeAuto Parts)

Alert of the Issue:Auto - Glaring Facts

First in Holography

“National Geographic Magazine was the

fist major publication to put a hologram

on its cover.

The march 1984, Volume 165 Number 3,

Issue carried nearly 11 million

holograms.”

Graph BGraph A

Once, counterfeit auto partswere junk now, they are often

indistinguishable from thereal thing. And they

could be inside your car

FAKE PARTS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS IN 1997-98

AUTO COMPONENT MARKET SIZE 2007-08


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be simple, memorable and eye-catching.

For eg. Hyundai Mobis, one of thelargest auto parts manufacturers in thecountry, learned imitated parts arebeing made and sold in the market. Incase of auto parts, the consequence offorgery not only leads to loss ofincome but also may lead to loss of lifeif the consumer bought the imitateditem unknowingly. Hyundai Mobisafter a long contemplation discoveredabout hologram and decided apply itto protect its buyers from thecounterfeits. The company has beenusing holograms on the inspectioncertificates since 1993. Holograms forHyundai Mobis, if forcefully removedfrom the product, self-destructs andpoints up the word ¡°MOBIS¡¯ on theproduct, efficiently demonstrating itsl eve l o f s ecu r i t y. S ince theintroduction of hologram, HyundaiMobis was able to expose theorganization responsible for theforgery and distribution of fake parts,and even further, was able to earn evenhigher customer rel iance andincreased sales.

http://skhologram.co.kr/eng/cyberpr/cyberpr03.php

Enker, a Bosnian manufacturer ofsparking plugs, employed De La RueHolography Company to produce asophisticated hologram, which is nowsuccessfully authenticating its products.Auto industry should work to educatesuppliers, distributors and employeeson how to detect counterfeit parts.

Distributors, retailers and technicians inthe aftermarket play a slightly differentrole in the fight against counterfeiting.

While they may not be able to stop fakeproducts from being made, they shouldprevent them from making it in to thesupply chain.

Customers should visually inspectthe product and learn to spot fakes Ifthe part looks different from the onebeing replaced, it is a sure sign that itis a counterfeit

In addition, the packaging should bechecked carefully for signals like oddshaped pack, mismatched logos,absence of anti-theft devices likeholograms. Anything out of theordinary should raise a red flag

Counterfeiting has surely explodedin recent years to become a seriousthreat. The automotive industryneeds to stand up and fight thisgrowing economic crime. This fakeauto-part trade is like cancer - aproblem that nobody can solvequickly- It has to be an effortsustained over many years.

Distributors, retailers and

technicians

Customers

Holography is something

humans have imagined and

been fascinated with for

centuries. Today, Hologram and

Holography is a not a new word for

people. Holograms have been popping

up through science fictions, myths,

religions and even horror films. One of

these technologies that has reached new

heights, and is creating rising interest is

Hologram Conferencing.

Conceptually, a hologram or holograph

is a virtual image of a human that talks,

walks like a human but has no mass and

occupies no space. It can pass through

walls and it can appear at wish. This is

what Hologram Conferencing tries to

achieve- To make people appear as a

hologram (virtual person) in real time,

anywhere in the world.

The new technology behind the

hologram conferencing involves

capturing an image with a video camera

and loading it onto a PC encoding card.

The encoding card turns the image into

a digital format which, with the help of

some special software, is transmitted to

another computer over the internet. At

the receiving end, another computer

reverses the process and an image is

created.

Hologram Conferencing is recently

giving a chance to business executives

and leaders to make presentations in

distant countries through virtual

presence. Recent advances in cameras

and microphones enable business

leaders to see and hear the event from

around 500 miles away, as audiences

watch high-definition image on a

transparent screen.

With the current trend of businesses

looking to adopt a more flexible

approach to cut back on costs and

reduce carbon emission, many

observers see holographic technology

as the way forward. If one can view a

holographic image of the person one is

talking to, then there is no reason to fly

halfway across the world for a business

meeting.Also, alarmists see it as a good

thing for the environment.

The technology was earlier used by US

Vice-President Al Gore during his Live

Earth conference, Prince Charles and

Microsoft Giant 'Bill Gates 'to avoid the

green house gas emission associated

with air travel.

We can envisage this technology being

used in many Industries - in data

visualization for planning, an awesome

asset in training/education and a must

see for the entertainment industry.

In the education space, a Maths teacher

was digitally teleported into the

exhibition centre at Olympia from

Graveney School in south London. At

the 2005 MTV Awards ceremony in

Portugal, the UK-based band Gorillaz

appeared in holographic form and

interacted with performers on-stage.

These technologies are all currently

available, but becoming more robust

and mass marketed. As quoted by an

Aust ra l ian te lecommunica t ion

c o m p a n y Te l s t r a . “ T h e n e w

technology will start entering

businesses in four to five years, and

eventually be in homes. As the

broadband speed start to go faster, a

step from there to a hologram is not

far away. ”

Holographic Conferencing

The Future of Tomorrow

AI Gore’s Virtual Hologram


Tribute The Holography Times The Holography Times HoMAI Business Buzz

Dr. Stephen Benton(1941- 2003)

Agreat enthusiast, he will always be remembered for his distinct accomplishments and

attributes. Benton invented rainbow holography a process that makes a hologram visible

using common white light, also know in credit card iteration as “Benton holograms”.

TheHolographyTimes third issue is a tribute toDr.StephenBenton theartist of rainbow holography.

Benton was born in San Francisco in 1941 and grew up in Santa Barbera, Calif. He received his

undergraduate degree in electrical engineering (1963) from MIT, and received his Masters (1964)

and doctorate degree (1968) from Harward University.

In his early days he worked for the Polaroid Corporation. In 1968, while working in Polaroid

Corporation he invented the rainbow hologram, a hologram visible to the naked eye that uses

common white light fused on film or glass. Benton's holograms were eventually embedded into

credit cards and driver's licenses to provide protection against counterfeiting.

Benton first became interested in optics at 11 when he wore a pair of 3-D glasses to view the Vincent

Price movie, "The House of Wax." In his own words he describes Holography as a true intersection

of art, science and technology. Holography workds like photography in that it records light wave

patterns on chemically sensitive film or glass.

The man who described holography as a true "intersection of art, science and technology," held 14

patents in optical physics and photography. His work has been featured at the Museum of

Holography in NewYork, and used to create three-dimensional CT and MRI images.

Later in his career, Benton joined MIT in 1980 as a visiting scientist in the Laser Research Centre and

became founding head of the Spatial Imaging Group in 1982. From 1982 2003, for the past 20 years,

Benton taught media arts and sciences at MIT. He was also the director of the MIT Center for

Advanced Visual Studies.

Benton a gifted teacher, a great scientist, engineer and artist, loved his work and remained active in

his field until the time of his death.

Tribute to Dr. Stephen BentonThe Artist

of

Rainbow Holography

The Artistof

Rainbow Holography

2008 Awards

for Excellence in Holography

The HoMAI awards for excellence have set a much needed benchmark in the field of holography in India.

These prestigious awards are hosted, year on year, with an objective to encourage innovation and celebrate success.

This year, the 8th Excellency awards were celebrated in style on 3rd May 2008, in Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Delhi. In

all, 6 awards were given to the stories that met the highest standards of holography.

The list of winner across all categories are:

Award - Holoflex Ltd

*Commendation - Holostik India Ltd


*Commendation - Holoflex Ltd



New or Innovative Technique in Origination:

Security / Authentication:

Holographic Packaging:

Award - Holostik India Ltd





*Commendation - Holographic Security Mar. Sys. Pvt Ltd

New Application:

New or Innovative Technique in Holographic Product /

Conversion:

Highest Growth in Holographic Product Sales:

* Commendation signifies the 2nd winner in each category.

Steve was not only a superb scientist who led his field of decades, he was also a

wonderful practical craftsmen of the holographic image and a pied piper for

students, artists and designers who worked with advanced imaging. He was among

one of few legend and innovators in holography. Benton a gifted teacher, scientist,

engineer and artist who personified the best of MIT.

Mr. Manoj Kochar, MD, Holoflex Ltd, receiving the award from

Mr. Alexander Goncharsky, Russia (In the background Mr. Dhillon,

chairing the Award Ceremony)

Mr. Alexander Goncharsky, Russia handing over the award to

Mr. U K Gupta, Chairman of Holostik India Ltd.

Mr. G S Dhillon announcing the winners.


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Neha Gupta

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HoMAI VIII Annual General MeetingHoMAI held its 8th Annual General Meeting on 3rd May, 2008 at Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Delhi to understand

industry requirements and discuss its future developments.

The proposals on the meeting agenda were;• Election of the new governing body for the year 2008-10 ;• Approval of Accounts 2007-08.• New Aspects in Holography

In the meeting, the new governing body elected, is as follows:

CMD, Holostik India Ltd

Director, Kuwer Industries Ltd

MD, Alpha Lasertek (I) Ltd

MD, Shriram Veritech Solutions Pvt Ltd

Director, Gopsons Papers Ltd

President, PRS Permacel Pvt Ltd

The meeting was attended among others by top official of hologram manufacturers and suppliers in India. Later the meetingwas marked by a conference graced by renowned international key speakers & holographers. Mr. Anton Goncharsky,Computer Holography Centre (Russia) delivered his insight on E-beam holography. Mr. Rajesh Tuli from EO Technics Koreaalso presented a paper on laser marking machine.

Mr. U K Gupta (President)

Mr. Tarun Aggarwal (Vice-President)

Mr. G S Dhillon (Member)

Mr. Luv D Shriram (Treasurer)

Mr. Mukesh Goel (Member)

Mr. Pradip Shroff (Member)

New Governing Body 2008-10

From Right to left; Mr. G S Dhillon (Member), Mr. Pradip Shroff

(Member), Mr. Luv D Shriram (Member) Mr. U K Gupta (President),

Mr. Tarun Aggarwal (Vice-President), Mr. Mukesh Goel (Member)

Mr. Rajesh Tuli, EO Technics presenting a paper on Laser Marking Technical Discussion

Disclaimer: The data used here are from various published and electronically available primary and secondary sources. Despite due diligence thesource data may contain occasional errors. In such instances, HoMAI would not be responsible for such errors.

Events&

Calendar

Events&

CalendarHolography Expo 2008

(1-2 July 2008, Russia)www.holograms.ruwww.holograte.com

2nd Annual PharmaceuticalAnti-Counterfeiting Summit

(5-7 August 2008, Mumbai)www.informedia-info.com

India Packaging Show 2008(7-10 August 2008 New Delhi)www.indiapackagingshow.com

2nd International Exhibition &Conference-SECURE 2008

(24-26 November 2008, Mumbai)www.securexh.com

India Label Show 2008(3-6 December 2008, New Delhi)

www.indialabelshow.comwww.labelexpo.com

Patents-Hologram

recording device

United States PatentApplication 20070263268

November 15, 2007

A hologram recorder A1

includes a light source (1) of a coherent light

beam and a spatial light modulator (5A) for

modulating a part of the light beam from the

light source (1) into a recording beam which

carries two-dimensional information. Another

part of the light beam is used as a reference

beam to interfere with the recording beam.

The recording beam and the reference beam are

directed to a hologram recording medium (B).

A semi-translucent optical device (4) is

disposed between the light source (1) and the

spatial light modulator (SA) for letting a part of

the beam travel to the spatial light modulator

(5A) as a transmitted beam while letting

another part of the beam travel to the hologram

recording medium (B) as a reflected beam.

Inventors: Yoshikawa; Hiroyasu; (Kawasaki,

JP) ; Tezuka; Kouichi; (Kawasaki, JP) ; Uno;

Kazushi; (Kawasaki, JP) ; Assignee Name and

Adress: Fujitsu Limited

Brief Abstract:

Source: http://www.latestpatents.com

ABOUT THE SPONSORS:Headquarter in Anyang, Korea EO Technics is a rapid growing Laser Marker/Application Manufacturing company, placing the emphasis on quality andcustomer satisfaction. EO Technics is a leading global initiator in the development of pen-typed Laser Marker Technology with a vast product range includingChip Scale Packaging Marker to Glass Marker. Furthermore EO Technics is a successful in producing Laser Systems such as Trimmers, Via Hole DrillingSystems,Stencil, Deflasher andPDP-Repairingsystemwhich areapplicable in Semiconductor industries, FPD and telecommunication industries.To know more about please contact Mr. Rajesh Tuli at [email protected] or log into http://www.eotechnics.com


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Telfax: +91-11-4161 7369, Email: [email protected]

Editorial Board

C S Jeena

Neha Gupta

HOLOGRAM MANUFACTURES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

HoMAI VIII Annual General MeetingHoMAI held its 8th Annual General Meeting on 3rd May, 2008 at Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Delhi to understand

industry requirements and discuss its future developments.

The proposals on the meeting agenda were;• Election of the new governing body for the year 2008-10 ;• Approval of Accounts 2007-08.• New Aspects in Holography

In the meeting, the new governing body elected, is as follows:

CMD, Holostik India Ltd

Director, Kuwer Industries Ltd

MD, Alpha Lasertek (I) Ltd

MD, Shriram Veritech Solutions Pvt Ltd

Director, Gopsons Papers Ltd

President, PRS Permacel Pvt Ltd

The meeting was attended among others by top official of hologram manufacturers and suppliers in India. Later the meetingwas marked by a conference graced by renowned international key speakers & holographers. Mr. Anton Goncharsky,Computer Holography Centre (Russia) delivered his insight on E-beam holography. Mr. Rajesh Tuli from EO Technics Koreaalso presented a paper on laser marking machine.

Mr. U K Gupta (President)

Mr. Tarun Aggarwal (Vice-President)

Mr. G S Dhillon (Member)

Mr. Luv D Shriram (Treasurer)

Mr. Mukesh Goel (Member)

Mr. Pradip Shroff (Member)

New Governing Body 2008-10

From Right to left; Mr. G S Dhillon (Member), Mr. Pradip Shroff

(Member), Mr. Luv D Shriram (Member) Mr. U K Gupta (President),

Mr. Tarun Aggarwal (Vice-President), Mr. Mukesh Goel (Member)

Mr. Rajesh Tuli, EO Technics presenting a paper on Laser Marking Technical Discussion

Disclaimer: The data used here are from various published and electronically available primary and secondary sources. Despite due diligence thesource data may contain occasional errors. In such instances, HoMAI would not be responsible for such errors.

Events&

Calendar

Events&

CalendarHolography Expo 2008

(1-2 July 2008, Russia)www.holograms.ruwww.holograte.com

2nd Annual PharmaceuticalAnti-Counterfeiting Summit

(5-7 August 2008, Mumbai)www.informedia-info.com

India Packaging Show 2008(7-10 August 2008 New Delhi)www.indiapackagingshow.com

2nd International Exhibition &Conference-SECURE 2008

(24-26 November 2008, Mumbai)www.securexh.com

India Label Show 2008(3-6 December 2008, New Delhi)

www.indialabelshow.comwww.labelexpo.com

Patents-Hologram

recording device

United States PatentApplication 20070263268

November 15, 2007

A hologram recorder A1

includes a light source (1) of a coherent light

beam and a spatial light modulator (5A) for

modulating a part of the light beam from the

light source (1) into a recording beam which

carries two-dimensional information. Another

part of the light beam is used as a reference

beam to interfere with the recording beam.

The recording beam and the reference beam are

directed to a hologram recording medium (B).

A semi-translucent optical device (4) is

disposed between the light source (1) and the

spatial light modulator (SA) for letting a part of

the beam travel to the spatial light modulator

(5A) as a transmitted beam while letting

another part of the beam travel to the hologram

recording medium (B) as a reflected beam.

Inventors: Yoshikawa; Hiroyasu; (Kawasaki,

JP) ; Tezuka; Kouichi; (Kawasaki, JP) ; Uno;

Kazushi; (Kawasaki, JP) ; Assignee Name and

Adress: Fujitsu Limited

Brief Abstract:

Source: http://www.latestpatents.com

ABOUT THE SPONSORS:Headquarter in Anyang, Korea EO Technics is a rapid growing Laser Marker/Application Manufacturing company, placing the emphasis on quality andcustomer satisfaction. EO Technics is a leading global initiator in the development of pen-typed Laser Marker Technology with a vast product range includingChip Scale Packaging Marker to Glass Marker. Furthermore EO Technics is a successful in producing Laser Systems such as Trimmers, Via Hole DrillingSystems,Stencil,Deflasher andPDP-Repairingsystemwhichareapplicable inSemiconductor industries, FPD and telecommunication industries.To know more about please contact Mr. Rajesh Tuli at [email protected] or log into http://www.eotechnics.com

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