Ever wondered what causes the changes in
shapes in colors when you tilt your driver’s license? Holograms. Holographic
technology exists everywhere around us. They are present in passports, bills,
entertainment tickets, etc. But what exactly are holograms? They are a record
of three-dimensional image of an object. The photo below demonstrates what that
actually means. Like a photo, it collects light from the
original source but a hologram collects it from various points giving it that
unique three-dimensional effect.
Hologram Technology
Friday 20 July 2012
Pros and Cons
How Does This Benefit Me?
- Cost effective
- Provides authentication
- Quick and easy form of
validation
- Decreases counterfeit
Okay, What Are the Downsides.
- Time consuming
when creating
images
- Varies in different
lighting
- Not a stable market
-
Improvement needed
Companies Involved
The idea of hologram’s is
catching on fast in many big organizations. For example, ICBC has implemented
this new technology in their “enhanced drivers licenses” which provides
efficiency and security for their customers. Other organizations such as The
Government of Canada and the Bank of Canada have integrated this technology
into their practices to reduce forgery and prevent identity theft. So keep in
mind the next time you are served efficiently at the border, you can thank
holograms for that!
What to Expect in the Near Future
Want to gain a competitive advantage? Implementing new
technology is a good place to start. For example, a leader in the tech
industry, Apple, plans to incorporate the holographic technology into its next
iPhone. It will project a laser keyboard onto any surface, which will create more
space to type for those with clumsy thumbs! Furthermore, the company “Inphase”
is inventing a new form of data storage through holography. It will allow large
data capacity while enabling many levels of data integrity. This means that
with the large amounts of space will come a stable base of information that can
be accessed immediately. Now that memory storage has become inexpensive,
companies such as Inphase will be looking to exploit more efficient ways to
store data.
A Cool Thought
Imagine at the next
conference meeting that your boss is held up in a flight delay. Wouldn’t it be
cool if he were able to appear in holographic form? With advancing technology,
it shouldn’t be too long that holography will be able to achieve this!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)