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lesnshawn, i agree.
http://2d-code.co.uk/4d-barcodes
1d, 2d, 3d Now 4d Barcodes.
December 13, 2009
To increase the capacity of two dimensional barcodes a third dimension, color can be added. These 3d codes are available already as noted in a previous post Color C Code and now researchers are looking at adding a fourth dimension, time. The image below shows what they may look like and this paper provides further information, Unsynchronized 4D Barcodes.
NEOM Top Institutional Holders Nov 6 2009:
http://data.cnbc.com/quotes/NEOM/tab/8
Compare to Top Institutional Holders May 17 2009:
Here you go SOG:
“SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING DNA FOR LINKING TO NETWORK RESOURCES.”
http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?adjacent=true&KC=A&date=20070126&NR=PA06011259A&DB=EPODOC&locale=en_EP&CC=MX&FT=D
I totally agree simulator7. It is important to realise that GSMA sees indirect mode as key to achieve satisfactory security levels for the mobile code ecosystem ahead. Now, here is what they’re saying (Selected points from their 2d Barcodes White Paper):
On page 8:
(Among key findings:)
“While the direct mode provides an easily deployable solution, there are potential
security risks, and an indirect mode solution would provide a safe, secure and trusted
environment”
On page 15:
Although not yet in the mass market, the sensitivity of barcodes e.g. 2D Barcodes against
phishing or other attacks is already in the public domain.
In order to avoid malevolent usage of the service and to increase the difficulty that intruders face in hacking 2D Barcodes, it is necessary to establish some kind of inherent security within the 2D Barcode Data Structure. Therefore, only 2D Barcodes created by a known server can guarantee the end user a secure environment.
2D Barcodes can also store a reference and always contact a trusted server to resolve the reference. In this scenario the policing mechanisms and the content control can reside on the trusted server side. The server would check the validity of the 2D Barcode as well as the nature of the 2D Barcode and even possibly provide feedback to the end user prior to the final content discovery.
Security plays a crucial role in the 2D Barcode ecosystem. The end user must feel safe when scanning a 2D Barcode, having the guarantee of a trusted service behind the 2D barcode. The end user will, in some cases incur a charge when invoking a 2D Barcode. Therefore a trusted environment is needed in order to create this element of end user trust.
The above gains even more importance if any m-commerce / payment scenario is used, since the user expects a secure service.
On page 16:
The phishing / fraud problem is mainly expected in the case of direct mode utilization,
therefore a security mechanism integrated in the code framework is proposed. This security mechanism needs to be identified by the 2D Barcode reader application and allow successful content provisioning, or if requested, stops the resolving process. Such a process is especially needed for the unsecured direct mode, e.g. to block restricted content.
In order to prevent one time hacking, an automatic update release cycle is recommended, which needs to provide a history function. In principle, the mechanism follows an alliance and certificate logic, where all members of the alliance only provide certified 2D Barcode clients either ex factory or via the download platform.
All codes created within this standardized alliance domain would have the digital watermark, thus providing some security to the end user.
On Page 18:
Usage for the direct mode is seen in the mass market nowadays, since the service is already publicly available. End users can create codes, download the code reader application and use the service. The direct mode is based on traditional business models and provides primarily new data traffic. The indirect mode enables new business models as it relies on a network server to resolve the identifier and can therefore secure the service and enrich the information associated to the end user.
In contrast to the direct mode, the usage of the secure indirect mode and the resolver
function, coupled with additional data tracking (managing capabilities) creates opportunities for new services (e.g. location, presence and authentication based services) and business opportunities.
On Page 19:
The following list depicts the distinct attributes of the indirect mode where by a new business model can flourish:
- Since there is a correlation between the size of the bar code and the amount of data
encoded, 2D Bar codes using aliases/identifiers (which are small in nature) enable
user scenarios where space is at a premium
- Enhanced security preventing misdirection to inappropriate or malicious contents
- Location: user / handset location – location based services e.g. in conjunction with
future GPS services
- The indirect mode provides a controlled end to end service scenario. Using these
control points CMP (code management platform) gives rise to the ability to cost defray
to the end user. Cost defraying may be performed at a granular level or using other
secure interactive scenarios
- Linkage to mobile user subscription profile (demographics , M-Commerce,
Authentication)
- User data information collection / marketing
- Ease of combining the above information, tailored to advertising campaign / usage
scenario
- Support of language translation (international scenario).
The aforementioned points above highlight the ability for the indirect mode to:
- Support existing direct mode business
- Enable new 2D Barcode service scenarios
- Enhance current business models and therefore provide additional revenue
opportunities for all parties value chain.
On page 37:
11 KEY REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES:
11.3 SECURITY
- Ability to guaranteed security in the sense that a customer is sure to get to the genuine service or information and can avoid phishing fraud or inappropriate content
- Ability to guarantee a trusted environment for the end user, code publisher and code sales agencies.
http://www.gsmworld.com/documents/2D_barcodes_B01_0_2.pdf
My NeoReader (and my I-nigma reader) had no problem recognising the Louis Vuitton designer code. Took me straight to some Japanese Louis Vuitton site.
This source says BlueRun Ventures 43.0M
http://data.cnbc.com/quotes/NEOM/tab/8
Beam, I’ve been holding NEOM since Dec 2005. I bought lots of it back then and have been down 99.x%, like many others on this board. But hey. We’re back on the track :)
Beam, super post and I totally agree, there are so many great posters on this board who we really should thank, yourself included.
The Netsize Guide 2009 Edition – Mobile Society & Me: When worlds combine
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Version 1.02.1 on my Nokia N80 (Symbian Series 60)
Great to have you back hangdog. eom
hightech,
to answer your question, the qode app automatically stores a history log of all the codes you’ve clicked (or otherwise entered). It allows you to easily re-select any previously used code. Also, you can delete or re-name any entry in the log as you wish. - At least this is how qode works on my N80.
jonesie, The reader recognises aztec codes straight away (less than a sec) both from paper and PC screen. Only difficulties encountered is when I try to read from an angle or if there are two codes next to each other in which case the reader easily starts flicker between the two codes. - Haven’t really tried 1D codes.
jonesieatl, the qode reader works beautifully on my Nokia N80.
It is interesting to see how two different companies have stated publicly over the last few weeks they chose NeoMedia because of their patents:
Rick May, RapidID, 5 April 2007:
http://plexusity.wordpress.com/2007/03/10/2d-mobile-bar-code-readers-breakthrough-for-marketers/
“ … it was easy for us to pick NeoMedia technologies. We do not use Qode. We use the technology. We needed to be where the patents were solid, and where coverage around the world was solid.”
Jeff Mould, Announce Mobile, 22 April 2007:
http://blog.announcemobile.com/2007/04/22/why-qode-is-valuable-to-hip2d/
“ .. we wanted a technology that had a patent base behind it along with some traction in building upon those patents.”
Cellufun still works in my Qode window. Also, Cellufun promotes Qode on these pages:
http://www.cellufun.com/Games/games.asp?game=Sudoku
http://www.cellufun.com/Games/games.asp?game=Chess
http://www.cellufun.com/Games/games.asp?game=MobilePetDog
http://www.cellufun.com/Games/games.asp?game=Chicken
Smurfgizmo, as I see it, over the last few weeks several pieces have fallen into place:
- Qode finally became available for BREW handsets
- Ticketing and couponing now integrated into Qode
- Scanbuy seamingly fleeing NEOM’s patent territory (North America/Europe)
- Nokia, Vodafone et al “accidentally” getting a stake in NEOM
Those were the reasons for me to buy another load of shares last week. One other exciting development is the Mobile Code Consortium with NEOM potentially playing a key role. In am also very much looking forward to hearing about Qode’s billing process, which will be PR’d this week (according to JP), - it should be very telling regarding the shaping of NEOM’s business model.
The short-term financial situation is of course the ugly factor here; who knows what the 10q will bring.
jonesie,
Nokia Ventures changed name to BlueRun Ventures in 2005. ref http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/02/07/business/ttk.php
Would indeed be interesting to know how big a stake in Neom this issuance is giving BlueRun Ventures. See how BlueRun Ventures describes itself:
http://www.brv.com/about.html
BLUERUN VENTURES. A GLOBAL FUND.
The rules to succeed in venture capital investment have changed.
Success now depends on more than just investing in disruptive technologies and having insight into emerging market needs. A new, global ecosystem of talent, ideas, markets, and financial practices is driving new models of venture creation.
Being global lets BlueRun Ventures seek out best-of-breed technologies and entrepreneurs in the markets where innovation is accelerating. For over seven years, BlueRun Ventures has given startups the financial support and industry connections necessary to become market-leading, global companies. BlueRun Ventures’ global platform of people, processes, and relationships lets our portfolio companies achieve that vision, starting the day we make an investment.
WE DEFINE 'NEW CATEGORIES'
Every new market initially appears to be just a niche. BlueRun Ventures has a history of spotting emerging markets and the startups that have the innovation and drive necessary to dominate them. We thrive on defining a new category of solutions for emerging markets, and we work with our portfolio companies to defy skepticism and achieve success.
WE DISRUPT MASS MARKETS
BlueRun Ventures understands and sees value in rapidly growing high volume markets. We help our portfolio companies leverage innovative technologies and business models in order to serve these markets and build sustainable long term businesses.
WE ORCHESTRATE VALUE CHAINS GLOBALLY
Regardless of its technology and products, a successful startup must be able to find and defend its position within the global value chain. BlueRun Ventures helps its portfolio companies build an extensive network of partnerships across the value chain and become leading players in their domain.
WE INVEST IN IT, MOBILE, AND CONSUMER TECHNOLOGIES
The adoption of consumer and mobile technologies for entertainment and communications is driving innovations in components, systems, software, material science, and services. Collectively, we have a long history in these markets and are uniquely qualified to foster innovation in these areas.
VALUES AND INTEGRITY
The success of BlueRun Ventures and our portfolio companies is a reflection of our values in this changing world. We’re geographically agnostic, doing business where business is best done. We share the drive and vision to build leading global companies. Being culturally diverse gives us the understanding to do business globally, while remaining sensitive to local business cultures.
Very informative, dlethe! thank you for posting. EOM
Brilliant video. Thanks streetstylz
Banks, we have 5 contracts with Chinese insurance companies. 3 + 2 = 5
http://www.neom.com/press_releases/2006/20061115.jsp
Is there a connection here ?:
From http://www.mobitorrent.com/
- Founded in Oct 2006, in stealth mode
- MobiTorrent is an innovative start-up company that provides free, easy-to-use, anonymous mobile2mobile content sharing
- 5 members in US
- 2 product related IPs
- Currently ISV partner with: verizon, sprint, cingular, china mobile, vodafone
Now look at which companies are being highlighted on this page:
http://valleyventure.wordpress.com/2006/10/03/an-overview-of-all-cool-wireless-companies/
NOTE In the top right corner of this page is says: “This is the temperary home for www.mobitorrent.com.”
European NEOM patents of 19 & 26 Oct 2006: “System and method for exchange of information amongst peers in a peer to peer wireless network”:
http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=US2006235967&F=0
http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=WO2006113716&F=0
eclectic1,
I will make an attempt to answer your question. First, I have been involved in promoting mobile content and services through newspapers, and other media, at several occasions in the past. Revenue-sharing is a fairly common model in this industry. In the typically revenue-sharing scheme all contributing parties – the newspaper, the operator, the content provider and any other enabling party - get their negotiated %-age of the revenue.
While this is a common model, other models also exist. New models are also emerging together with new types of mobile services. Choice of model for the basic qode function, whether it be revenue-sharing, pay-per-click, fixed fees, some hybrid model or whatever, is obviously a key decision for NEOM. Whatever model they go for there will be pros and cons. In the past they have suggested a yearly fee (at least for keywords), but they have not been very clear on this issue lately. They might very well have arrived at a different model based on experiences gained through recent talks/negotiations with potential clients. We’ll get to know at some point. Anyway News Corp is probably getting special/favourable terms, being rewarded for pioneering the service and also because News Corp can make a super high-profile showcase. We will never get to know the News Corp terms I presume, as there most likely will be a clause in their contract making that information confidential.
To sum up, my answer is there is no satisfying answer to your question at this time, - unless some other iHubbers can add some further insight …
All the above being JMHO.
Greetings eclectic1,
I found this, The Sun’s mobile charges:
Wallpapers: After sending in your text you will receive an SMS message charged at £1.50 as well as a WAP Push message which will contain a link to your wallpaper. Connect to this link and you will be taken to a WAP page where you can download your wallpaper.
Slide shows: After sending in your text you will receive 2 SMS messages charged at £1.50 each and a WAP Push message which will contain a link to your slide show. Connect to this link and you will be taken to a WAP page where you can download your slide show.
Ringtones: After sending in your text you will receive 2 SMS messages charged at £1.50 each and a WAP Push message which will contain a link to your ringtone. Connect to this link and you will be taken to a WAP page where you can download your ringtone.
Java Games: After sending in your text you will receive 3 SMS messages charged at £1.50 each and a WAP Push message which will contain a link to your game. Connect to this link and you will be taken to a WAP page where you can download your game.
Videos: After sending in your text you will receive 3 SMS messages charged at £1.50 each and a WAP Push message which will contain a link to your video. Connect to this link and you will be taken to a WAP page where you can download your video.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/section/0,,2004260000,00.html
Then click “How to download”
Here you go Dr Mike:
http://www.neom.com/press_releases/2005/20051104.jsp
(Canadian patent)
Great stuff PClick! I didn’t listen to the whole video clip, but here is what Mike Anderson said approx. 6 minutes into the video clip
”There might be a time where you will be able to get additions of the paper on mobile at a particular time of day. I think additions of papers have always been about a time by which they have new information. And so we're just looking for additions for different times on different platforms.
I think you'll see some very good stuff in the new year, the new calendar year, around that … and I hope that News Group will be first to market with that. I am quite excited about it.”
OK. Thanks
Hi humbleinvestor,
Thanks for posting. What does the AutoMart mobile site say? I looked it up via Qode, but only got lots of “unrecognised characters” on the screen (My handset probably doesn’t support Chinese characters).
Interesting new posts on Tommi’s blog (Reminder: Tommi Vilkamo is an analyst at Nokia's S60 applications development unit who writes a blog on the s60 site):
http://blogs.s60.com/tommi/2006/05/2d_barcodes_will_rule_the_eart.html#comments
Seems like it's taking way too long for Nokia to launch this barcode reader thingee. Anybody care to tell us all why? I'm starting to think it either doesn't work very well...or there is some announcement coming up involving a third party provider of this technology to Nokia. Tommi, I know you know the answer, so come clean. TIA.
Posted by: Jon | October 14, 2006 06:17 PM
Jon, I will post my latest thinking about this soon. Thanks for reminding :)
Posted by: Tommi Vilkamo | October 19, 2006 03:05 PM
DD. Nokia, Microsoft tie up to offer Live Search to Nseries mobile users
09.21.2006, 09:41 AM
HELSINKI (AFX) - Nokia said it is teaming up with Microsoft to integrate Live Search capabilities into its Mobile Search platform.
This will enable Nokia users to access Live Search directly from their Nokia Nseries multimedia computers and other compatible Nokia S60 devices.
Live Search will provide advanced web search results in 14 languages, with advanced search results for web search, as well as quick and easy access to information such as stock quotes, movie times, and common facts.
'Adding the advanced searching capabilities of Microsoft's Live Search to our Mobile Search platform provides our customers with unique and powerful new ways to search the internet on their multimedia computers and many other compatible Nokia mobile devices,' commented Ralph Eric Kunz, vice president, Multimedia Experiences.
http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2006/09/21/afx3034751.html
Super DD, dlethe01! eom
Yes, he does.
http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6371860.html?display=Breaking+News
Mobile-Only Simpsons Episodes? Woo Hoo!
By Linda Haugsted 9/13/2006 3:31:00 PM
Los Angeles -- News Corp. president Peter Chernin told a wireless-industry convention his company would produce original episodes of Fox hit show The Simpsons for mobile phones and then “market the hell out of it.”
Chernin said as a CTIA Wireless IT and Entertainment keynote speaker here that the new episodes of the Fox comedy -- now in its 18th season on the air -- would come out of his company’s new investment in mobile-video producer Jamba (www.multichannel.com/article/CA6371086.html).
In announcing News Corp.’s $188 million agreement to buy control of Jamba from VeriSign Monday, the media giant said Jamba’s expanded offerings would include The Simpsons Mobile, selling content such as clips and ring tones from the show.
As for the original episodes that Chernin said could be ready before the end of the year, he did not offer many details. Series executive producer James L. Brooks was in attendance, and he told a reporter afterward that those details were still being worked out. Brooks did indicate that the new originals would likely be shorter than the 22-minute episodes fans are familiar with from TV.
Chernin also told attendees that News Corp. wants “to sell content to 100% of your customers.”
“We are in this game in a big way,” he said, adding, “We’ll market the hell out of it, trust me.”
He cited as an example of News Corp.’s pioneering ways to monetize TV content on mobile a 10-second ad for Toyota Motor Sales’ Yaris that was featured with the recent launch of “mobisodes” spun off from Fox drama Prison Break.
DD: See today's post from PP below.
(Reminder: HP is using Gavitec's code scanner
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=12273614)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2006
Google Helps HP With OCR, But Why?
This might shed some light on why I think Google will dominate physical world connection and the mobile marketing space.
From ZD Net Google helps HP with OCR engine
Google engineers apparently have in their work reviving an old indexing engine developed and left to rust by Hewlett-Packard.
The search giant announced that it's helped fix software bugs in the 2-decades-old Tesseract, an optical character recognition (OCR) engine originally built by HP Labs and retired in 1995 before the company released the code to the open-source community in recent months.
Why is Google interested in OCR? According to the company, which posted the news Thursday on its code page.
: "In a nutshell, we are all about making information available to users ( I would add on all mediums), and when this information is in a paper document, OCR is the process by which we can convert the pages of this document into text that can then be used for indexing."
Google claims that Tesseract OCR is "far more accurate than any other Open Source OCR package out there."
Maybe this is making more sense now. <Links to yesterday's PP post "Google And China Mobile To Offer Physical World Connection With QRCodes">
posted by Scott Shaffer @ 8:29 AM
PP today:
Google One Step Closer To Physical World Connection
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2006
First Google teamed up with China Mobile and Nokia to introduce QR codes for search.
Next Google teams up with eBay to deliver Internet advertising.
Now the largest ecommerce site introduces a QR code service.
The next logical step is for the largest Internet advertiser to introduce a QR code creating site or application. Do you see the pieces coming together now?
From PacificEpoch Amazon promoted QR code service with China Mobile .
Amazon's China subsidiary Joyo recently partnered with China Mobile to promote China Mobile's bar code service QRcode on Joyo's shopping platform, reports Ccidnet.
China Mobile users can search for information on books by going to Joyo's WAP site and inputing the book's QRcode information. Joyo and China Mobile have already begun promoting QRcode in print ads and with discounted QRcode tickets in 11 subway stations in Beijing.
I still say that Google is one step away from being "the" mobile marketing player and this will have a big impact on the physical world connection companies. These PWC companies should be concerned in my opinion.
posted by Scott Shaffer @ 5:21 AM
Notice the logo in the picture bottom left corner: skyHD
. . . alternative spelling: Rupert Murdoch.
Looks like N70. eom