Initially the lab will conduct research for new and compelling mobile user experiences that could leverage the rapidly increasing capabilities of mobile devices. Creating interfaces that are more similar to interactions in the real world can enable experiences that are more natural and intuitive, in the same way that modern games and movies are more immersive through the use of realistic 3-D graphics.

The new lab is well aligned with the MeeGo open source platform recently launched by Intel and Nokia. MeeGo provides the greatest flexibility for developing new 3-D experiences on mobile devices as much of the lab’s research activity will also be open source.

“The University of Oulu’s focus on future telecommunications solutions as well as electronics and photonics made it the perfect location for the Intel and Nokia Joint Innovation Center,” says Justin Rattner, Intel chief technology officer and director of Intel Labs.

Another potential area of research could look into technologies that allow displaying a 3-D hologram of the person you are talking to on the phone, a capability only found in science fiction movies today. Consumers will feel more involved and engaged with their mobile experience than with current methods.
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“Over the years, Mother Dairy, known for its long standing relationship with its consumers has been continuously fulfilling their demands in different parts of the country through a diverse range of quality products. To meet the changing needs of the Indian consumers, Mother Dairy endeavors to continuously innovate to introduce new products and better packaging. It is with the aim of keeping the ghee quality intact for the consumer to savour and enjoy the rich flavor and aroma, we are re-packaging it in superior style and design. It has been modified to give it a more contemporary look and feel”, says Dinesh Agrawal, COO-Dhara Division, Mother Dairy Fruits & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.

The new pack incorporates design elements like printed and pasted inside liner, embossed Mother Dairy logo, Mother Dairy watermark on the blue background and a hologram, making the design less susceptible to imitation. Mother Dairy ghee is available in 500 ml and 1 ltr SKU in all major markets.

These early successes were followed by Kuwait and Poland adopting holograms for their paper currencies before Bulgaria introduced the first holographic stripe on a banknote on its the 2000 leva note. Over the last 15 years growth has been steady with patches initially the preferred method of applying holograms to notes before being overtaken by stripes. Holograms can also be incorporated into the windowed security threads that are increasingly making an appearance in banknotes.

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A panel of artists, officials and bankers picked the new design. The Indian government hopes it will soon be as recognisable as the dollar, the pound or the euro.

Correspondents say choosing the symbol reflects India’s ambition to be seen as a global power. The winning entry was one of five shortlisted in the public competition announced in March 2009. Designers were given a brief to come up with a symbol that captures the ethos and culture of India.

Dr. Dennis Gabor was born in Budapest on 5 June 1900, and died in London on 9 February 1979. The scientist is known for its various contributions in the field of science and technology. Also a prominent inventor he is tribute with a remembrance such that the Hungarian Academy of Sciences presents award on his name to young scientists.

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HoMAI established in 1998 to promote the holographic OVDs industry in India. The Association work closely with International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) and Counterfeit Intelligence Bureau (CIB) to fight against counterfeiting and providing extremely high security solutions to Governments, Brand Protectors and Owners.

The new Governing Body is now compromised as follows;

PRESIDENT:
MR. PRADIP SHROFF- PRESIDENT & MD (PRS – PERMACEL PVT. LTD
E-mail: pshroff@prs-permacel.com
Website: www.prs-permacel.com

VICE-PRESIDENT
MR. MANOJ KOCHAR – MANAGING DIRECTOR(HOLOFLEX LTD)
E-mail: manoj@holoflex.com
Website: www.holoflex.com

GENERAL SECRETARY & TRESURER
MR. LUV D SHRIRAM- SHRIRAM VERITECH SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD
E-mail: luvshriram@veritechindia.com
Website: www.veritechindia.com

MEMBER
MR. G S DHILLON – MANAGING DIRECTOR (ALPHA LASERTEK INDIA LTD)
E-mail: dhillon@alt.co.in
Website: www.alt.co.in

MEMBER
MR. R D. SURANA – MANAGING DIRECTOR (EVEREST HOLOVISIONPVT LTD)
E-mail: rajendra.surana@everestholovisions.com
Website: www.everestholovisions.com

CO-OPTED MEMBER
MR. ARUN AGARWAL – MANAGING DIRECT (KANTAS TRACK-PACK INDIA LTD)
E-mail: tpiltd@airtelmail.in
Website: www.tpil-kanta.com

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Holograms scored ahead of features like iridescent strips (2%) and colour changing inks (3%) in the survey, which examined people’s recall of banknote security features.

Ian Lancaster, IHMA general secretary, said: “The findings are welcome news as they support the fact that holography continues to be a highly effective, highly flexible weapon in the ongoing battle to thwart banknote counterfeiters and fraudsters.

“People are still reassured by the presence of holograms on banknotes and recognise the benefits they provide.

“Clearly, holography continues to hold a vital place in currency security while at the same time we are seeing strong interest from banks and central governments for new ways for this versatile and durable technology to be used.”

The annual global volume of banknotes produced is more than 125 billion*, so the reward for hologram producers capable of providing the technology to overcome the technical challenges is potentially highly lucrative

Projections suggest the market for banknote holograms will be worth $205 million in 2010, which is 36% increase on the 2007 figure – an average of 7% per annum.

The IHMA believes the future will be largely determined by the ability of new forms of optically variable technologies to displace holograms as an effective yet low cost authentication device but other factors are in play too, including their continuing use on existing notes despite the emergence of competing technologies.

Here, the capacity for holography to hold its own against other technologies will depend on pushing the boundaries of innovation even further. For example, its ability to display effects on either side of the note through windows or threads will be a useful benefit.

The biggest opportunity will come through growth in the overall usage of banknotes as larger issuing authorities either adopt holograms for the first time or extend their use to further denominations.

Countries like India, where the focus in recent years has been meeting the demand for clean banknotes for a rapidly expanding economy, also offers opportunities.