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3DIcon Expands Its Commercial Product Line with the Release of Pixel Precision® 2.0
3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB:TDCP), a development-stage technology company, today announced the release of Pixel Precision® Version 2.0. This software product was designed for those engaged in the research, design, and development of applications and products involving DLP® technology from Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN). Pixel Precision 2.0 provides expanded capabilities and is fully compatible with Texas Instruments’ newly released DLP® Discovery™ 4000 product line. Both Pixel Precision and the Discovery line of products are distributed by Digital Light Innovations (DLi).
Pixel Precision is a software tool that interfaces seamlessly with the DLP® Discovery™ line of products and provides users with quick and precise control over individual mirror pixel elements. Such control would otherwise involve tedious FPGA programming. Pixel Precision eliminates this programming entirely by providing the user with point-and-click control of individual mirrors in the DMD array.
“We’ve designed and developed version 2.0 to not only make it compatible with Texas Instrument’s DLP® Discovery 4000 product line, but also added significant new features that will expand the reach of Pixel Precision to a broader range of customers,” stated 3DIcon Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Hakki Refai.
Pixel Precision 2.0’s new features include:
Interfacing with and driving Texas Instruments’ recently released Discovery 4000 product line
Projecting moving images and animation by reading uncompressed avi files and projecting in continuous mode
Processing larger files without the need for additional computer power through dynamic use of memory
Ease of Use tools that make Pixel Precision 2.0 even more user-friendly
Compatibility with Windows Vista®
David Smith, Business Development Manager for DLi added, “3DIcon’s new software package provides the end user with unprecedented ease of use and flexibility to control the DLP® Discovery 4000 products at the pixel level right out of the box. This product is a must have for all users new to the Discovery world.”
"We expect that the convergence of several factors including DLi’s support and distribution of our enhanced product and the expanded customer base to which the product will be marketed will positively impact Pixel Precision’s position in the marketplace. I’m very pleased with how quickly our technology team readied our new product," said Martin Keating, 3DIcon’s chairman and CEO.
DLP® is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.
For further information please visit www.PixelPrecision.net or www.DLInnovations.com.
About 3DIcon Corporation
3DIcon Corporation (the “Company”) is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360° volumetric images. The Company recently completed a working prototype of its flagship technology, CSpace®, a breakthrough in 3D imaging, along with concluding a key licensing deal for the CSpace technology. 3DIcon has also launched its first software product, Pixel Precision®, which targets the R&D market for developers using Texas Instruments' DLP® line of products.
3DIcon Receives $299,932 Research Grant From OCAST
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB: TDCP - News), a development-stage technology company, announced today it has been awarded a two-year applied-research grant of $299,932 from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). This grant will finance further development of 3DIcon’s groundbreaking CSpace™ display technology which is capable of rendering high-resolution, 360-degree, true three-dimensional images.
Funding of OCAST’s first-year grant of $149,940 is contingent upon 3DIcon’s providing matching funds of $149,940 for the first year’s research and submission of all required documentation to OCAST. The project’s start-date is expected to be January 1, 2009. OCAST’s second-year grant of $149,992 is contingent on 3DIcon’s obtaining matching funds and a satisfactory performance evaluation of the first-year’s research.
OCAST executive director Michael Carolina explained, “OCAST’s goal is to see Oklahoma become a leader in new technologies, science, research, and development. To that end, we invest in Oklahoma companies that we feel have the most promising technologies for commercialization and job creation in our state. 3DIcon’s CSpace is a transformative technology with the potential to impact industry worldwide. We support 3DIcon’s efforts to develop innovative technologies through productive partnerships of private enterprise with higher education and research at Oklahoma’s many creative centers of learning.”
3DIcon’s chairman and CEO Martin Keating added, “OCAST’s generous grant is a vote of confidence in three-dimensional communications, CSpace, and the future of technology in Oklahoma. These funds will accelerate our research and development efforts while strengthening our budget in a way that is most beneficial for our shareholders.”
About OCAST
OCAST is a high-impact agency funded by Oklahoma appropriations and governed by a board of directors with members from both the private and public sectors. OCAST works in partnership with the private sector, higher education, CareerTech, and the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. OCAST-funded research projects are first reviewed by out-of-state science and business experts and ranked according to scientific merit and commercial potential. OCAST is Oklahoma’s only agency whose sole focus is technology, its development, transfer, and commercialization.
About 3DIcon Corporation
3DIcon Corporation is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360-degree volumetric images. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA. www.3dicon.net
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Technology Leaders Applaud 3DIcon's CSpace 3D Imaging System
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3DIcon Corporation's (OTCBB: TDCP - News), CSpace™ 3D imaging system has received praise and acknowledgement as a groundbreaking technology in the field of 3D imaging from scientific and industrial technology leaders.
3DIcon recently announced an historic breakthrough in the development of 3D display technologies with the invention of a working prototype of its proprietary 3D display system CSpace™. The CSpace display technology is capable of rendering high-resolution, 360-degree, three-dimensional images without any viewing aids. CSpace is the first system of its kind that has no mechanical moving parts and is also scalable.
“CSpace, from 3DIcon, is breakthrough technology for the next generation of 360°, multi-view, high-resolution, real-time volumetric imaging,” stated David Klugh, Vice President Surveillance and Security Solutions, ARIA International Incorporated. “I can definitely envision extensive applications for CSpace with the Department of Defense, especially the Navy Combat Information Center, and in situational-awareness applications. CSpace could be the image engine for homeland security scanning of cargo, luggage, and vehicles at border crossings. Beyond military applications, I can certainly envision its potential in 3D marketing kiosks and in medical imaging.”
ARIA International Incorporated is a premier provider of special surveillance and communications solutions to military and government agencies. It recently licensed the exclusive rights to CSpace in select military and homeland security applications.
Dr. Hans Jenssen commented, "As a materials expert, I can say that the creation of a static image space is a major breakthrough in display engineering and a core competitive advantage for 3DIcon's scientific team. The creation of a non-linear phenomenon in the crystal image space is unique. This image space is the most efficient in the world in its ability to convert non-visible light into visible light.”
Dr. Jenssen is a world-renowned expert in new laser materials. He received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Jenssen was involved in the development of the 2-mm Ho laser, the tunable alexandrite laser, and the first Cr-doped fluoride tunable laser. After a long career as a principal research scientist at MIT, he joined CREOL at the University of Central Florida, where he was a research scientist before joining AC Materials in 2005. At AC Materials, where he is a vice-president of research, he continues to work in the field of spectroscopy, crystal growth, and materials development for lasers, phosphors, and other optical materials.
“The effective use of lasers in the CSpace system allows it to create the highest quality images possible,” added Dr. Rui Q. Yang. “The use of lasers, instead of regular light sources, gives CSpace precise control over the image medium. This, I believe, is an important difference between CSpace and other emerging 3D technologies. I would add that 3DIcon has achieved a major breakthrough in an optoelectronic system that combines several advanced technologies. I'm very impressed,” concluded Dr. Yang.
Dr. Yang is the inventor of interband cascade lasers, and his research activities have ranged from condensed matter physics to semiconductor quantum devices such as tunneling diodes, mid-infrared lasers, and detectors. Dr. Yang is currently a professor at the University of Oklahoma, where much of 3DIcon’s research has been performed. Prior to joining OU, he was a Principal Member of Engineering Staff and a Task Manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology where he led the development of advanced mid-infrared interband cascade lasers for applications in earth sciences and planetary explorations. He received the Edward Stone Award in 2007 from JPL for outstanding research publication and the successful accelerated infusion of cutting-edge interband cascade semiconductor laser technology into flight-mission readiness.
About 3DIcon Corporation
3DIcon Corporation is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360-degree volumetric images. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA. www.3dicon.net
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
CNN + Holographic Images
Tonight, like most people, I tuned into my favorite news station CNN to watch coverage on the election. I was surprised to see Jessica Yellin, a CNN correspondent, on my television screen as a 3-D holographic image. As a believer in the technology being invented and brought to the market by 3DICON (Ticker: TDCP) and the University of Oklahoma, two thoughts immediately popped into my mind: who did it and how did they do it?
Jessica Yellin explained that in order to accomplish the holographic-like image, 35 high-definition cameras surrounded her, shooting her at various angles and transmits what is seemingly an entire body image. (Click here to view the video of Jessica Yellin explaining as a hologram how the feat was accomplished.)
Upon doing further research, I see that another blogger attributed CNN Vice-President David Bohrman as saying CNN in fact has 44 cameras and 20 computers to capture and record each CNN correspondent as a hologram.
Further research also yields an article published by CNN on October 7th titled "Scientist: Holographic television to become reality." The article describes what many faithful holders of 3DICON stock have long believed, that one day we could be sitting in our living rooms and our coffee tables project a 3D image of a current sporting event. The article reports Dr. Nasser Peyghambarian of the University of Arizona as telling CNN that scientists have broken a barrier by making the first updateable three-dimensional displays with memory. Below is a portion of the article:
"This is a prerequisite for any type of moving holographic technology. The way it works presently is not suitable for 3-D images," he said.
The researchers produced displays that can be erased and rewritten in a matter of minutes.
To create television sets the images would need to be changing multiple times each second -- but Peyghambarian is very optimistic this can happen.
He said the University of Arizona team, which is now ten-strong, has been working on advancing hologram technology since 1990 -- so this is a major step forward. He believes that much of the difficulty in creating a holographic set has now been overcome.
"It took us a while to make that first breakthrough, but as soon as you have the first element of it working the rest often comes more rapidly," he said. "What we are doing now is trying to make the model better. What we showed is just one color, what we are doing now is trying to use three colors. The original display was four inches by four inches and now we're going for something at least as big as a computer screen."
There are no more great barriers to overcome now, he said.
The breakthrough has made some long-time researchers of the technology believe that it could now come to fruition.
However, the article also notes a lecturer in Electronic Engineering at Bangor University in Wales, Justin Lawrence, as being skeptical about the technolgy being ready for market in the next 10 years.
I wonder whether CNN and the scientists mentioned in the article are aware of the breakthroughs being made by 3DICON...It would be great to see CNN cover 3DICON and the advancements being made by the company. Perhaps, someone can attract their attention and have them do a follow-up on 3DICON.
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I wouldn't doubt it!!!
GLTY
Thanks! They certainly deserve whatever they get. I was hoping you were going to say there was news on the 36 million government contract. I guess that was all smoke, too!
Sands, can you elaborate on what you've heard?
3DIcon’s CSpace® 3D Imaging System Wins Technology of the Week™ Award
3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB: TDCP), a development-stage technology company, announced today its breakthrough 3D imaging technology, CSpace® has received the Technology of the Week™, or Voter’s Choice Award, from JumpIntoTomorrow.com.
JumpIntoTomorrow.com, a site that aggregates and honors breakthrough technology and extraordinary thinking, has selected CSpace as the Technology of the Week award winner for the week of October 27th. The award is given to the breakthrough that receives the highest number of views and votes by website visitors. Recent Technology of the Week award winners include General Electric’s (NYSE:GE) GEnx Aircraft Engine, a high performance, low emissions aircraft engine and Honda’s (NYSE:HMC) FCX Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell car. JumpIntoTomorrow.com’s CSpace’s page is at: http://www.jumpintotomorrow.com/template/index.php?tech=196&category=7 "We knew the moment we learned about 3DIcon's CSpace technology it was something that belonged on our pages. But to then see the overwhelming response it generated in views and votes, which is the criteria it takes to win our Technology of the Week award, was phenomenal. The CSpace page was visited and voted for by a record number of visitors, more than any other previous Technology of the Day winner. Clearly this is a breakthrough our visitors really liked. We're really happy to give 3DIcon this well-deserved award," stated Sam Spear, CEO of JumpIntoTomorrow.com.
“3DIcon is pleased to accept this award and we feel that the very democratic process through which CSpace has won recognition from JumpIntoTomorrow’s technology-centric audience confirms that the world is ready and eager for 3D,” stated 3DIcon CEO Martin Keating.
3DIcon has recently announced an historic breakthrough in the development of 3D display technologies with the invention of a working prototype of its proprietary 3D display system CSpace. The CSpace display technology is capable of rendering high resolution, 360-degree, three-dimensional images without any viewing aids. CSpace is the first system of its kind that has no mechanical moving parts and is also scalable. 3DIcon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ARIA International Incorporated to license CSpace in select military and homeland security applications.
About 3DIcon Corporation 3DIcon Corporation (the “Company”) is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360° volumetric images. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA. www.3dicon.net Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Act Of 1995 With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of 3DIcon could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company's operations, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, and changes in the general economic climate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by 3DIcon, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Congrats on your MOD. positon, Jimmy!
The IBOX looks great. Neat & concise.
The next 10Q should be out in a few weeks with new info.
Expecting increased revenues and news of contracts around the end of November.
Christmas could come early...November should be a GREAT month!!!
Link to view 3DICON's CSpace demo on Oklahoma News station
3Dicon creates first true 3 dimensional image!
http://www.kfor.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=3064395&h1=3D%20Icon%20creates%20first%20true%203-dimensional%20image&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=177900&LaunchPageAdTag=Search%20Results&activePane=info&rnd=28784878
Work like you don't need the money; love like you've never been hurt; always dance like you do when no one is looking.
Thanks Razorback for all of your work here and with the IBOX!!!
I've decided not to post anymore either, unless it is news. That's why I've never posted much in the first place, because I didn't want to get caught up in all the hoopla. I think any real investor who is going to make a worthy investment in TDCP will do their DD and none of his posts will matter anyway. I think his posts are very evident of what he is trying to do.
Maybe when things start to get a little more exciting I'll post over at SMC. It is a great forum! I've been listening for a long time.
Good Luck to you!
Extra; your welcome. Gallant effort,but no trophy!
Just doesn't seem to have quite the same impact.
Your admission that you've ignored the business facts, thus; your posts are based on uninformed speculation is admirable.
First clue, TDCP is not pink...it's OTCBB.
They have been totally reporting, since uplisting, and shareholder's meetings to boot.
Did I mention an uplisting without a reverse split?!
Historic charts are off the table...they've just announced 'Historic Breakthrough in 3D technology'. It's a whole new ballgame! (((War Eagle!!!)))...sorry I couldn't resist
Ah, but the volume is on the rise. We are getting quite the media coverage. If you google/Live search 3DICON, the first 20+ pages is all news on 3DICON.
Second clue, the word is that the prototype is going to be shown to select media outlets. Careful, you are treading in dangerous territory...disruptive technology in the finest form.
ccb
[maybe you should stick with the "plan man"]
The end of November is not that far away.
Whether they announce Revs or not, if it is a contract, as expected; we won't look back. Hope you're covered!
Work like you don't need the money; love like you've never been hurt; always dance like you do when no one is looking.
Welcome Extra!
I am familiar with your posts over at SWYV.
I enjoy reading your posts. You've got quite a way with words.
Knock yourself out over here. Most here are long term and won't be selling anytime soon to help your cause.
Completely understand the meaning of 'MOU' and the consequences for 'YOU' :) when they do announce a contract.
Proceed, or shall I say recede, with caution.
Until then, this should be fun! GLTY
P.S. You seemed a little more informed over at SWYV...maybe you should do a little more DD before your next post. I'll let you figure out where you were mis-informed.
P.S.S. I'll give you a clue that you should be familiar with. No "Plan Man" over here!
Sincerely,
CCB
It doesn't look like we got our green today, Razorback, but we got close. I don't think it's too far off :) We did get a lot of volume and are on a lot of radars now. Some retracement was expected, just not so soon.
I like the fact that the Bellwether analyst stated that 3DICON is one of the leaders in 3-D technology at the moment, giving it long term potential!
However, I would say "We are the leader!" since no one else has been able to achieve a true 360 degree image. Not to mention, having pending contracts with the Military and Home Land Security, which are expected by the end of November! If the contract comes anywhere close to what Mike Crosby stated below, I don't think we'll ever see this pps range again.
"We are very well aware of the 3D imaging systems in development worldwide. 3DIcon's CSpace is the most flexible, scalable, and elegant design we've seen. We're excited about its applications in homeland security and military applications," stated ARIA International president and CEO Mike Crosby. "We believe that cargo scanning alone is potentially a multi-billion dollar market.
That is only from one market...
What the analyst didn't emphasize, is the magnitude of the long term potential.
"CSpace opens multi-billion-dollar markets to the benefits of 3D display including military and homeland security needs, life-saving applications in medical diagnostics, geospatial applications for air traffic control and oil and gas exploration, as well as addressing large markets in entertainment, gaming and advertising."
You know what they say,
Invest for a rainy day,
the future's not so far away!
Here's the article.
3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB:TDCP).
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Today we asked David Urani of Wall Street Strategies his professional analysis on 3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB:TDCP).
Company Profile
Sector - Technology
Industry - Communication Equipment
Year End - December 31st, 2008
Year Founded - 1995
Head Quarter - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Websites - http://www.3dicon.net
3DIcon Corporation
6804 South Canton Avenue
Suite 150
Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: 918-494-0505
Fax: 918-494-0513
Business Summary
Brief Description:
DIcon Corporation focuses on developing and marketing full-color, 360-degree person-to-person holographic technology.
Market or Niche:
It intends to serve various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, entertainment, medical, healthcare, transportation, homeland security, and the military.
Key Executives
Mr. Martin Keating, 67
Founder, Chairman, Chief Exec. Officer and Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Vivek Bhaman , 42
Pres, Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer
Ms. Judith Keating nee Snider ,
Corp. Sec. of Investor Relations
Mr. C. Greg Griffin ,
Director of Engineering
Chart
Historical Prices from October 6th 2008 to October 15th 2008
Date Open High Low Close Volume Adj. Close*
15-Oct-08 0.08 0.08 0.07 0.07 461,500 0.07
14-Oct-08 0.07 0.07 0.05 0.07 879,900 0.07
13-Oct-08 0.06 0.07 0.06 0.06 212,600 0.06
10-Oct-08 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 213,700 0.06
9-Oct-08 0.06 0.06 0.06 0.06 72,900 0.06
8-Oct-08 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.05 282,500 0.05
7-Oct-08 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.05 228,900 0.05
6-Oct-08 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.06 411,800 0.06
This analysis was conducted on October 21st 2008.
Company Update:
3D icon recently agreed to license its imaging technology to ARIA, a military technology provider.
Corporate Analysis:
The Company is in a very early stage of developing its 3-D imagery technology for practical uses, and in that sense we believe there is a long way to go before the Company can begin to make meaningful profits. It did, however, recently apply the technology into a working prototype. We believe the Company is one of the leaders in 3-D technology at the moment, giving it long term potential, but as we said before, it is a long way off from achieving meaningful profits.
Analyst Opinion:
We are neutral on TDCP shares.
Latest Press Release:
October 21st, 2008 - 3DIcon Corporation, a development-stage technology company, announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ARIA International Incorporated to license 3DIcon's CSpace™ three-dimensional imaging technology in select military and homeland security applications. Click Here for complete corporate Development.
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Date : 10/21/2008 @ 11:13AM
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HUGE NEWS!!!!!!!!!!
3DIcon and ARIA International Sign MOU For Licensing CSpace(TM) 3D Imaging Technology in Military and Homeland Security Applications
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB: TDCP - News), a development-stage technology company, announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ARIA International Incorporated to license 3DIcon's CSpace™ three-dimensional imaging technology in select military and homeland security applications.
ARIA International is a premier provider of special surveillance and communications solutions, providing leading edge technologies to worldwide military, government agencies, homeland security and system integration markets. ARIA's clients include the United States Marine Corps, Northrop Grumman, Blackwater, Rapiscan Systems, the United Arab Emirates Air Force, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, and the Indian Ministry of Interior. ARIA has ongoing relationships with a number of national and defense department laboratories including: Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Division; US Marine Corp War Fighting Laboratory; Office of Naval Research; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Los Alamos National Laboratory; US Air Force Research Laboratory; US Marine Corp Systems Command; and US Naval Flight Test Center Pawtuxet River.
3DIcon and ARIA have agreed in principle to the terms of a licensing agreement and have begun work on the projects outlined in the MOU while they conclude a definitive licensing agreement, which is expected by the end of November. The parties have agreed that ARIA will license the exclusive rights to CSpace applications in three categories: 1) cargo scanning; 2) baggage scanning at airports; and 3) command and control systems for the military. ARIA intends to integrate CSpace into its cargo scanning technologies currently in development and those that are in operations today. ARIA plans to introduce collaboratively the CSpace technology with Decision Sciences Corporation which is developing the first passive scanning system in conjunction with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The license terms grant ARIA the exclusive right to sub-license CSpace in baggage scanning at airports and command and control systems for the military.
The terms of the licensing agreement also allow ARIA to develop or introduce 3DIcon's CSpace technology to various national laboratories for the purposes of either establishing Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) or supporting any research agreements that are currently in place between ARIA and the national labs.
"We are very well aware of the 3D imaging systems in development worldwide. 3DIcon's CSpace is the most flexible, scalable, and elegant design we've seen. We're excited about its applications in homeland security and military applications," stated ARIA International president and CEO Mike Crosby. "We believe that cargo scanning alone is potentially a multi-billion dollar market."
"We were looking forward to the first quarter of 2009 to fashion our first licensing agreement. We are coming in ahead of schedule," said Martin Keating, 3DIcon chairman and CEO. "We continue to explore licensing opportunities with leading companies in other industries."
"We had stated previously that mission critical applications such as military and defense would likely be the first areas in which our technology would be used. This is exactly what's happened," stated Vivek Bhaman, 3DIcon's president and COO. "As we continue to hit our technology development milestones, an increasing number of licensing opportunities will open up to us."
ARIA is coordinating a development effort with Decision Sciences Corporation (DSC) and VT Group Ltd in the UK which are developing the first cargo scanning technology based upon the science of MUON Tomography. DSC currently has a CRADA with Los Alamos National Laboratory and owns the rights to all applications of MUON Tomography that the two develop. The team's flagship technology, Guardian MT™, is a passive cargo scanning system engineered to detect accurately shielded nuclear threats and to identify anything within the confines of a shipping container. Guardian MT produces 3D data that is currently displayed in a 2D format. When combined with 3DIcon's CSpace technology, any scanning system will be able to display the contents of cargo containers in true 3D, significantly reducing the time required and improving the accuracy of detection and identification of possible nuclear threats.
There are currently more than 48 million cargo containers in use worldwide, with eleven million entering the U.S. annually. The U.S. government has mandated that by 2012, one-hundred percent of cargo containers entering the United States must be scanned.
3DIcon has recently announced an historic breakthrough in the development of 3D display technologies with the invention of a working prototype of its proprietary 3D display system CSpace™. The CSpace display technology is capable of rendering high resolution, 360-degree, three-dimensional images without any viewing aids. CSpace is the first system of its kind that has no mechanical moving parts and is also scalable.
About ARIA International Incorporated
ARIA International is a premier provider of special surveillance and communications solutions, providing leading edge technologies to worldwide military, government agencies, homeland security and system integration markets. ARIA was incorporated in the state of Virginia in 2003 and is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO) business. By law, the U.S. government must provide 30% of all contracts to SDVO businesses by the year 2009.
About 3DIcon Corporation
3DIcon Corporation is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360-degree volumetric images. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA. www.3dicon.net
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With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of 3DIcon could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company's operations, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, and changes in the general economic climate. In some cases, one can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by 3DIcon, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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Welcome aboard!!!! Looks as if you got in at just the right time, with a great entry price. GLTY
.06 more for me and I am green! We should both be green tomorrow! The chart looks great & volume is Awesome!!! Just waiting on the next big news, which should be soon! I feel so confident about this, I am actually buying in my IRA tomorrow. I bet we'll start seeing some new names around here soon.
I bought more at .08 this morning and almost doubled my position today. I'm psyched!!!!
WOW!!! I go out of the country to a private island with no internet connection and come back to this incredible news! At least I wasn't too late to get another order in at this unbelievable low price range. I like how it is trading "slow & steady". I knew something was up when the pps held through the market declines. I believe we will sustain a steady upward momentum until the next big news, then all bets are off. Especially, if/when we get news from Washington.
I feel very fortunate to be a part of this disruptive technolgy! I wish someone with 3DIcon could call Etrade and other brokerages who have restricted online trading. I think we would see alot more fluid trading. I had to sit on the phone with ETRADE for 40 minutes this morning. That's okay, I know those few minutes will be worth a lot of $$$$$$$ oneday :) GLTA
Martin Keating featured in September on Sky Radio
IMO, great time to load up before 4.2 million people potentially hear what we already know :)
Press release dated 06-24-08
3DIcon CEO Interviewed on Sky Radio
3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB:TDCP), a development-stage technology company, today announced that its Chairman and CEO Martin Keating was interviewed by Sky Radio, the producer of the number one in-flight talk show. Mr. Keating’s segment regarding 3DIcon will air on all audio and video equipped American Airlines flights on the “America’s Innovators” show during the month of September.
The interview can be heard on 3DIcon’s site at http://www.3dicon.net/news/coverage.html. The interview will also be aired on Sky Radio’s website during the month of September at http://www.skyradionet.com/index.cfm.
Sky Radio interviews some of the leading minds in business, politics and entertainment. Other guests have included Michael Dell, Steve Wynn, Donald Trump, Jimmy Carter, Mike Huckabee and countless others. Sky Radio’s programming addresses the needs and interests of the Executive Business Traveler and contributes to making each passenger’s flight an enriching experience.
Direct link to sky radio interview. Click on 3DICON
http://www.skyradionet.com/americansky.cfm
Sky Radio Network provides business, technology, health and entertainment programming to some of the largest airlines in the world, including United, American, Delta, Northwest, US Airways and America West.
The mission of the Sky Radio Network is to produce high-quality business and technology programming which educates, informs and entertains airline passengers. Sky Radio is proud to deliver unparalleled programming, which addresses the needs and interests of the Executive Business Traveler and contributes to making each passenger’s flight an enriching experience.
Our shows are magazine style -- a blend of CEO Interviews, Industry Spotlights and major business trends. As with any magazine, each show contains a Lead Cover Interview as well as a variety of ongoing features, spotlights and special interest topics.
Our programs air continuously 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, reaching a potential universe of over 182,400,000 passengers per year, on 900,000+ annual flights.
Source: Dept. of Transportation, Trans World Airlines
American Airlines
Quick Facts*
American Airlines & American Eagle flew more than 113 million passengers around the world in 2004.
American Airlines carried 38 million more travelers than United Airlines in 2004.
American Airlines serves 1.1 million First & Business Class passengers every month.
Over 54 million Business Travelers fly American Airlines every year.
78% of American passengers are invested in stocks, equities, municipals and mutual funds.
55% of American passengers have annual incomes exceeding $100,000.
American Airlines In-Flight Audio reaches over 41 million people every year.
American Attractions magazine has the greatest number of readers and the largest monthly circulation of any In-Flight publication.
ENPLANEMENTS: 113,936,904
AUDIO REACH:
Flights: 29,000
Passenger Reach: 4.2 Million
First & Business Class: 290,000+
PERSONAL:
Male: 61%
Female: 39%
Less than 21 years old 5%
22 - 39 years old 35%
40 - 59 years old 48%
60+ 9%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME:
$50,000+ 82%
$75,000+ 67%
$100,000+ 53%
$125,000+ 40%
$150,000+ 32%
ROUND TRIPS IN THE PAST YEAR:
2+ 85%
3+ 67%
4+ 53%
5+ 56%
10+ 36%
REASON FOR TRAVEL:
Business 53%
Personal/Leisure 47%
Source: American Airlines, August 2005
Work like you don't need the money; love like you've never been hurt; always dance like you do when no one is looking.
Thanks for the reply. Government funding would be incredible!
.175 on the ask! Wow, something is brewing for sure. The subtle rise in PPS actually started before we got the news. Now it is steadily moving up without much volume. Could there be bigger news behind this news? I really hope we can sustain this trend until we at least get news of revenues, which should be soon:) This is so exciting!!!
Weatherdude... would you mind expounding on the rumored trip to DC?
Thanks!
ccb
I agree 100% and I was thinking the same thing. Dr. Refai must see something in 3DICON that would convince him to make such a bold move from OU. I have never lost faith in this company. I've had my doubts that they would be first to market but, with Dr. Refai on board, it looks like we have more than a fighting chance. After all, his research did lead to the development of C-Space, which is leading us to our first revenues with Pixel Precision.
PPS is looking great! To be able to load at these prices is a gift. IMO
Inventor of CSpace(TM) and Pixel Precision(TM) Joins 3DIcon as Chief Technology Officer
3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB: TDCP), a development-stage technology company, today announced that Dr. Hakki Refai, the researcher whose discoveries led to the development of CSpace™ and Pixel Precision™ under 3DIcon’s Sponsored Research Agreement (SRA) at the University of Oklahoma (OU), will be assuming the position of Chief Technology Officer of 3DIcon following completion of his obligations at OU. Dr. Refai is expected to commence his formal duties in the current quarter. As CTO, Dr. Refai will be charged with the overall technology development of the Company, overseeing the ongoing development of 3DIcon’s portfolio of technologies at OU, which will continue under the SRA, as well as working closely with commercial and governmental licensing partners in the impending commercialization and marketing of 3DIcon's technologies.
Dr. Refai is an award-winning scientist who has served as the Senior Research Scientist in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1992 from Aleppo University, Syria, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering in 2002 and 2005, respectively, from the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Refai has authored or coauthored many journal and conference publications and has served on the program committee of two leading international conferences. Prior to his scientific endeavors, Dr. Refai built and operated a successful international electronics business.
“We have been hugely impressed with what Hakki Refai has developed for 3DIcon at OU, including our flagship 3D technology CSpace™ and our first revenue-producing product, Pixel Precision™,” said Martin Keating, 3DIcon’s chairman and CEO. “His joining our team as CTO is a testament to our mutual confidence in the upcoming commercialization of the technologies that he has spearheaded.” Vivek Bhaman, 3DIcon president, added, “As we start to build potential licensing and development partnerships for our 3D technologies, having Dr. Refai’s expertise in-house will greatly enhance our ability to move the scientific and commercial efforts forward at an accelerated pace. Furthermore, as the inventor of our key 3D technology, CSpace™, Dr. Refai is the best person to direct and drive the integration of CSpace™ technology into industry and product-specific 3D applications.” “I am excited and very pleased to be coming on board with 3DIcon at a momentous time in the transfer of these technologies from the lab to the commercial marketplace,” stated Dr. Refai. “It is my goal to advance and deliver critical milestones that will drive the advancement and commercialization of our technologies in the emerging 3D industry.” Dr. Jim Sluss, principal investigator for 3DIcon's SRA at the University of Oklahoma, commented, “One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is to see fine young people like Hakki move on to technology leadership roles. I am thrilled that he is getting such an opportunity with 3DIcon! At OU we are very proud of producing top-notch scientific talent who are in demand from corporate America. Fostering such creative people and supporting their transfer between academia and private enterprise is in fact one of our top priorities. We congratulate Dr. Refai and look forward to our continued work on 3DIcon's groundbreaking 3D technologies here at OU.” Pending wrap-up of his obligations at OU, Dr. Refai will be joining 3DIcon with an employment agreement which includes equity-based compensation and incentives that are subject to his meeting key technology milestones, including the creation of a fully operational prototype as well as integration with industry applications.
About 3DIcon Corporation 3DIcon Corporation (the “Company”) is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360° volumetric images. The Company recently launched its first product, Pixel Precision™, a software product that targets the R&D market for developers using Texas Instruments' DLP line of products. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Act Of 1995 With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of 3DIcon could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company's operations, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, and changes in the general economic climate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by 3DIcon, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB:TDCP), a development-stage technology company, today announced that effective July 15, 2008, the company is moving its headquarters to 6804 South Canton Avenue, Suite 150, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136. The new telephone number will be 918-494-0505, and the new fax will be 918-494-0513.
“3DIcon’s new location is perfect for our growing company,” said CEO Martin Keating. “It offers more space and conference room facilities for executive management to meet with our scientific teams, business partners, customers, and staff, and it’s convenient to several hotels, surrounded by many restaurants, and is only a short drive to the OU-Tulsa campus. Positives all around. We’re really excited.” Shareholders and other interested parties wishing to reach 3DIcon may do so at the new address and telephone number on or after July 15.
About 3DIcon Corporation 3DIcon Corporation (the “Company”) is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360° volumetric images. The Company recently launched its first product, Pixel Precision™, a software product that targets the R&D market for developers using Texas Instruments’ DLP line of products. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Act Of 1995 With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of 3DIcon could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company’s operations, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, and changes in the general economic climate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by 3DIcon, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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3DIcon CEO Interviewed on Sky Radio
3DIcon Corporation (OTCBB:TDCP), a development-stage technology company, today announced that its Chairman and CEO Martin Keating was interviewed by Sky Radio, the producer of the number one in-flight talk show. Mr. Keating’s segment regarding 3DIcon will air on all audio and video equipped American Airlines flights on the “America’s Innovators” show during the month of September.
The interview can be heard on 3DIcon’s site at http://www.3dicon.net/news/coverage.html. The interview will also be aired on Sky Radio’s website during the month of September at http://www.skyradionet.com/index.cfm.
Sky Radio interviews some of the leading minds in business, politics and entertainment. Other guests have included Michael Dell, Steve Wynn, Donald Trump, Jimmy Carter, Mike Huckabee and countless others. Sky Radio’s programming addresses the needs and interests of the Executive Business Traveler and contributes to making each passenger’s flight an enriching experience.
About 3DIcon Corporation 3DIcon Corporation (the “Company”) is a developer of groundbreaking 3D projection and display technologies that are being designed to produce full color, 360° volumetric images. The Company recently launched its first product, Pixel Precision™, a software product that targets the R&D market for developers using Texas Instruments’ DLP line of products. Through its sponsored research agreement with the University of Oklahoma, 3DIcon owns the exclusive worldwide marketing rights to all 3D intellectual properties developed or under development under the SRA.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Act Of 1995 With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual future results of 3DIcon could differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as the inability to finance the company’s operations, inability to hire and retain qualified personnel, and changes in the general economic climate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements should not be regarded as a representation by 3DIcon, or any other person, that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. We undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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I am sorry for your loss, Doug.
May God send comfort & peace to you and Dhru's family.
Razorback, I read your synopsis of the shareholders meeting over at SMC. Thanks for the great feedback. It's exciting to hear that we will be making revenue soon and things are looking great for the future. I especially liked the fact that they anticipate having logos on computers, such as the Intel logo. The possibilities of government agencies using 3DICON is huge! I think we have alot to look forward to with TDCP for along time. IMO, This is a great opportunity to accumulate shares.
As for the RS issue, I personally don't think they have any intentions of that. They didn't even do an RS when they uplisted to the OTCBB, which is extremely rare!
GLTY
I wish MK could get the TDCP name out there with something like this. BMW uses 3D technology!
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2008/04/28/085386.html
I hope this link works. If not, you can copy it on your browser.
I'm with you Razorback, I will wait patiently until they are ready for the "big unveiling" I feel confident this investment will be a huge reward oneday.
Please let us know how the shareholder meeting goes.
Awesome news!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL!!! I have been watching this stock and learning from all of you for 2 years, but this is so exciting, I decided to drop in, shake my pom poms and say hello.
Do you think Don Robbins planned it this way....
change the name & cusip
create short squeeze, thus increase PPS
announce FDA approval soon after, increase PPS even more :)
He's such a smart cookie!
I have ETRADE so my shares are safe and sound. I hope you get yours corrected soon, Airdale.
Have a great weekend everyone! Looking forward to Monday!
Thanks! I've actually been on board since July of last year. Hopefully, we will have smoother sailing this time around:)
I never sold, so I am thankful to be able to average down at these prices. Looks like MEC is doing a great job! Keep up the good work!
Thanks to everyone for the advice. I removed the AON, hit the ask at .08, .085 and finally got a partial fill at .09 Trying to average down. GLTA
Thanks...it is AON... I'll try it without.
I've had an order in with etrade, at the ask, since the open and they are not taking it. Is anyone else having this problem?
Good morning all! Long term HCPC here! I found this article on another board and thought it might apply here. The last sentence is my favorite. GLTA
EXCELLENT ARTICLE FOR WHOLE BOARD;
More and more investors are winning the game
nowadays despite all bashers that float through the
Internet that has become part of the game. Floor
traders of market makers often watch CNBC, news
wires and bulletin boards in order to follow the
market during trading session. OTC BB market makers
(MMs) don't use fundamental and technical analysis.
However, what they do realize is a lot of dumb
money does use this newest niche charting or TA
(Technical Analysis) to run a stock either up or
down. To the MMs this is like taking candy from a
baby. Simply they will paint the tape and use
whatever tactic to affect the charting bands. Thus
the public and dumb money they will have eating out
of their hands. Effectively the MMs can show a
strong stock growing weak by manipulating the close
price in order to generate selling volume, delaying
trading time to manipulate trading activities, or
even stalling the ask without honoring orders to
hold a stock price.
MMs follow a simple code of business when making a
market in a stock especially an OTC BB / PS. That is the
level that stocks will seek that yields the most
volume. Now this is very important because they
make money on the volume buying at the bid and
selling at the ask. In other words, by making the
market they are buying low and selling high. Now
smart money adheres to that rule, so do all the
market makers. They could careless whether the
stock is at $22 or at $0.0002. All they care about
is the action thus being able to sell stock at the
offer (The high) and buy stock at the bid (The
low). To increase their profitability, they make
the spread as great as possible on as many shares
as they can especially if the volume falls off.
When they have mostly all "buy" orders, that's not
the price that's going to yield the most volume.
They need both buy and sells to get the maximum
action. Remember, MMs play the volume. If the
volume decreases and there are mostly Buys that
become a one way volume, Buy volume. So what they
do is let the stock run up to a price where it runs
out of steam. They fill all the buy orders there
that they can and then comes the pullback one way
or another naturally or induced. During the pull
back they can buy tons of shares and flip them to
those averaging down or trying to catch the bounce.
At some price, the stock will be relatively stable
and yield the most volume. Now that is the average
price you will see
The average price is the point where a stock seeks
a level where MMs can profit on the most volume.
So during the day that is the price that MMs and
momentum/day traders want to see the stock at. Why?
Because they know the public and dumb money was
chasing the price thing up. Most of the time, the
MMs love a flurry of Market Orders which is a dead
sign of an artificial run or momentum. Merely it
is money in the bank for them. Most get hung in a
momentum or day trade or by the tactics of Market
makers, who are in the business to screw the public
every chance they get. They are merely making the
market liquid is their reasoning.
The market makers have created an added
complication to the OTCBB's /PS chaos of the already
volatile intra-day price movements created by dumb
money, momentum and day-traders. MMs can not relate
to long-term holders in the OTC BB / PS. That makes
absolutely no sense what so ever. They feel a large
percentage of trades in the OTC BB / PS market consist
of short-term or day-trades, MMs merely view the
barrage of buy and sell orders as relatively
neutral to the market. How they figure it is when
the average dumb money buys shares in a company,
the MMs feel or rather know with some certainty it
is very likely that dumb money will want to sell
back those shares relatively quick on the slightest
drop.
Now somewhat comfortable with this logic the MMs
merely short sells into the buying and attempts to
take the stock down in an effort to "shake out" the
weak. Since it is tough to know for sure whether a
move is the beginning of a trend, or a routine
shake out, this type of deception works quite well
for the MMs. What the long-termers do to a stock
is surprise the MMs because instead of falling, the
shorting has no effect and the price goes up. Now
that puts the MM at selling low through shorting
and thus having to buy high in order to cover.
Boy, when this happens, the MMs are not very happy
campers. The investors and traders aren't supposed to
be doing that to them. Now it becomes time to pull
out every trick and tactic in the book in order to
attempt to get a Bear Raid at every dollar/cent mark or
percent from where the stock started. Could be a
fraction of a penny in smaller priced securities.
What MMs do is give you a chance to make a small amount
of money for your momentum and day trading style by
shorting it at these levels and trying to get a bear raid
each time. Each failure is compounding the MMs
short position so they let it go to the next level.
Now come more deliberate tactics MMs use to coerce
Bear Raid or panic selling.
Once the MM is caught short and the strength of the
buy is overpowering the MM will want to cover his
short position. So the MMs call up one of his
friendly MMs and says some like "the weather is
sure rough today." The MM along with the other
"friendly MM initiates a down tick about the same
time. Now this can also be done with a certain
amount of shares such as an infamous 100 shares
flag. This down tick gives the illusion of weakness
designed to hopefully begin the bear raid of
selling. The fickle, fearful, day trader, momentum
and short term begin to sell out allowing the MM
to cover his short position at lower prices. They
will move it down quickly to get it to a price of
least financial damage. Problem they have is
long-term investors in the OTC BB / PS. They start
accumulating and buying comes flying in when they
take it too far thus the MMs took it to the point
of volume again and not only investors the other
MMs step in the make money on the spread.
Alas the poor MM does not get to cover. Now comes
various tactics like stalling, boxing, or even
locking the Bid and Ask for a while.
Of course, MMs aggressively deny any sort of
collusion designed to fix quotes or spreads.
MMs have a vast resource of tactics and it would
take probably more than a lifetime to figure them
all out.
So how do investors somehow manage to overcome the
obvious deception in OTCBB arena? One answer is
indirection trading style by going long which the
MMs do not expect. In the war between investors and
public companies on the OTC BB / PS vs the MMs, if the
MMs have all the advantages due to position or
other factors, direct confrontation such as
momentum or day trading hitting the stock is a
definite death sentence.
However, an indirect approach tends to weaken the
path of least resistance before slowly overcoming
it. The most effective way is long-term investors
slowly accumulating and holding thus drawing the
MMs out of its defenses making them as naked as
their short position. This is war so this slow
accumulation and holding for the long term easily
achieves the desired effect to force MMs to cover
and knock off the tactics or bury themselves
deeper.
The MMs when caught will especially use every trick
and tactic in the book to get a Bear Raid thus
playing on the individual fear of most people. The
MMs feel they have information and position
advantages over the investors as long as the
holding of the stock is in weak hands or short term
holders. Since they are OTC BB MMs who believe all
OTCBB companies are not worth investing and
management is ineffective regardless what is
happening within the company. Furthermore, MMs know
they are in the position to impose a great deal of
influence in OTC BB stocks trading when it suits
their needs.
This inherent power of position enables the MMs to
move the markets at any time up or down. As a
result, the only way to draw them out of their
favorable position is going long. Now this does not
mean just any company but to effectively nail the
MMs, Longs must find the great company on the floor
and accumulate long before the MM tactics and games
begin.
Thanks Titan! That's what I am afraid of...if it breaks .21, how low will it go. I am trying for .22 and will be happy if I get it because this is a long term stock for me. (Ive been in this stock for 2 years) I just would like to get in on the bottom for once, because I own shares at higher levels, as well. Thanks again for the chart info. Keep us posted! GLTY
Thanks! I see Nite moved. I think I'll try to get lucky and get some of those .22s. I agree, this is a great area to buy. I don't see it going below .22 either.