| Early 80 s |
- Dr. Aggarwal published a paper on human perception which defines what and how the eye sees.
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| Late 80 s |
- Dr. Aggarwal conducted basic research and published papers defining ImageStatistics, a powerful new tool for pattern recognition.
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| Early 90 s |
- Dr. Aggarwal developed method to digitize grayscale information as applied to gem grading.
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| 1996 97 |
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners awarded a $25,000 innovation grant to Dr. Aggarwal to demonstrate the Noor System, a predecessor to the current system.
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| 1998 |
- ImaGem Inc. was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Initial patent applied for which was issued in 2000 (# 6,020,954).
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| 1999 |
- Second patent applied for which was issued in 2001 (# 6,239,867).
- Strategic partner invests in ImaGem, Inc.
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| 2000-2005 |
- Gauging measurements demonstrated based on above patents.
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| 2002 |
- Color grading methods demonstrated.
- Third patent applied for which was issued in 2004 (# 6,980,283).
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| 2003 |
- Clarity grading system development started.
- ImaGem Inc. introduced in feature article in Modern Jeweler.
- VeriGem Unit with quick gem identification and verification demonstrated.
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| 2004 |
- Measures for Light behavior, symmetry and fluorescence incorporated into system.
- Laboratory Information System (LIS) demonstrated that integrates the grading system.
- ImaGem demonstrates the VeriGem unit at India International Jewelry Show (IIJS) and JCK Las Vegas.
- Dr. Aggarwal presents to the Philadelphia chapter of GIA and AGS gemologists.
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| 2005 |
- Dr. Aggarwal speaks at Tucson AGA meeting and LIS system is demonstrated.
- Accredited Gem Appraisers installs first integrated ImaGem system.
- ImaGem s Surat, India office opened, offering full range of grading services.
- ImaGem demonstrates the VeriGem unit at JCK Las Vegas.
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| 2006 |
- Diamond and Gem Laboratories of America (DGLA) demonstrates VeriGem unit at India International Jewelry Show (IIJS) and JCK Las Vegas.
- DGLA delivers Jewelry program for major US jeweler that employs the ImaGem light behavior measurements for quality control and for mini report to consumers.
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| 2007 |
- EGL USA adopts ImaGem light behavior technology – introduces 360 Diamond Report featuring light behavior measures.
- ImaGem introduces GemInsight – a new dynamic display device for diamond trade.
- Precision Gem Grading Lab in Philadelphia adopts ImaGem technology for diamond grading.
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| 2008 |
- ImaGem demonstrates the GemInsight & VeriGem at JA NY Winter Show.
- ImaGem exhibits at the JCK Las Vegas Show.
- Breakthrough in Light Behavior Measurement – now possible for Mounted diamond jewelry.
- Robbins Brothers of California adopts ImaGem’s light behavior technology.
- ImaGem introduces a new service ImaGem EssenceSM for diamond manufacturers.
- ImaGem offers patented technology for accurate fluorescence measurement in diamonds.
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| 2009 |
- ImaGem exhibits at the JCK Las Vegas Show.
- ImaGem Chairman Dr. Aggarwal presents at JCK Cut Grading Conference
- Suzanna Stull joins ImaGem team.
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| 2010 |
- ImaGem demonstrates Grader & Clarity equipment to diamond trade New York.
- ImaGem demonstrates inclusion mapping technology for rough diamonds.
- ImaGem exhibits at the JCK Las Vegas Show.
- ImaGem introduces ImaGem-Viewer at the JCK Show, Las Vegas.
- Dr. Aggarwal presents at World of Gems Conference at Chicago on Fluorescence.
- ImaGem light behavior adopted by Robbins Brothers of California for patented Echo diamond
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| 2011 |
- Dr.Aggarwal’s paper on Fluorescence published in Gemological Association of Hong Kong.
- ImaGem releases video demonstrations of equipment.
- ImaGem light behavior technology adopted by Shimansky Collection, a premier retailer in South Africa.
- ImaGem launches special promotional sale for ImaGem-Viewer.
- ImaGem to exhibit at the JCK Show at Las Vegas.
- ImaGem’s patent is granted in India.
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