Today, we are experiencing the next step in the evolution of communications through pictures. Imaging science is converging with information technology to create a new and exciting market called "infoimaging." It has the potential to profoundly change the way people and businesses communicate and work together. Within this framework, Kodak is poised to create new ideas and applications -- some of which we can't even imagine today, and others that are already beginning to appear in the marketplace.

Examples include:

• Display technologies. Initially developed by Kodak in the late 1980's, Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays involve self-luminous pixels, and don't require backlights used with liquid crystal displays. This offers clearer images, increased brightness and lower energy consumption when used in digital cameras, mobile phones, and other electronic devices. In addition to a joint OLED manufacturing venture with Sanyo, Kodak licenses OLED technology to various display and device manufacturers around the world.
  Kodak has also introduced technology for producing thin, flexible, lightweight displays that will have many potential uses in retail and consumer information signage. Made of coated plastic, they are easy to view and update, won't break or shatter, and stay "on" without power.

Wireless imaging will expand people's ability to capture and transmit images. Today, imaging capability is being added to wireless devices like cellular phones. Kodak is developing systems that not only allow people to capture images using their cell phones, but also to transmit and print those images at picture kiosks. As new capabilities arise, the biggest decision for Kodak and other imaging companies will be choosing the opportunities to pursue.

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