{"id":402,"date":"2018-02-28T16:56:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T21:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imageminc.com\/?page_id=402"},"modified":"2018-02-28T17:17:55","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T22:17:55","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/imageminc.com\/?page_id=402","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Timeline<\/h1>
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2013<\/h2>
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  • ImaGem introduces the concept of \u201cDiamond Grading with Proof\u201d<\/li>\n
  • ImaGem to exhibit at the JCK Show at Las Vegas.<\/li>\n
  • ImaGem\u2019s patent is granted in India.<\/li>\n
  • ImaGem technology selected by\u00a0major retailer and sight holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    2012<\/h2>
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    • Dr.Aggarwal\u2019s paper on Fluorescence published in Gemological Association of Hong Kong.<\/li>\n
    • ImaGem releases video demonstrations of equipment.<\/li>\n
    • ImaGem light behavior technology adopted by Shimansky Collection, a premier retailer in South Africa.<\/li>\n
    • ImaGem launches special promotional sale for ImaGem-Viewer.<\/li>\n
    • ImaGem to exhibit at the JCK Show at Las Vegas.<\/li>\n
    • ImaGem\u2019s patent is granted in India.<\/li>\n
    • ImaGem technology selected by\u00a0major retailer and sight holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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      2011<\/h2>
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      • Dr.Aggarwal\u2019s paper on Fluorescence published in Gemological Association of Hong Kong.<\/li>\n
      • ImaGem releases video demonstrations of equipment.<\/li>\n
      • ImaGem light behavior technology adopted by Shimansky Collection, a premier retailer in South Africa.<\/li>\n
      • ImaGem launches special promotional sale for ImaGem-Viewer.<\/li>\n
      • ImaGem to exhibit at the JCK Show at Las Vegas.<\/li>\n
      • ImaGem\u2019s patent is granted in India.<\/li>\n
      • ImaGem technology selected by\u00a0major retailer and sight holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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        2014<\/h2>
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        • ImaGem introduces next generation Grader & Clarity Machines.<\/li>\n
        • Installation of Lab Express Service in Caribbean.<\/li>\n
        • ImaGem technology adopted by Licha Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. for diamond manufacturing and grading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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          2010<\/h2>
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          • ImaGem demonstrates Grader & Clarity equipment\u00a0to diamond trade\u00a0New York.<\/li>\n
          • ImaGem demonstrates inclusion mapping technology for rough diamonds.<\/li>\n
          • ImaGem exhibits at the JCK Las Vegas Show.<\/li>\n
          • ImaGem introduces ImaGem-Viewer at the JCK Show, Las Vegas.<\/li>\n
          • Dr. Aggarwal presents at World of Gems Conference at Chicago on Fluorescence.<\/li>\n
          • ImaGem light behavior adopted by Robbins Brothers of California for patented Echo diamond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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            2009<\/h2>
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            • ImaGem exhibits at the JCK Las Vegas Show.<\/li>\n
            • ImaGem Chairman Dr. Aggarwal presents at JCK Cut Grading Conference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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              2008<\/h2>
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              • ImaGem demonstrates the GemInsight & VeriGem at JA NY Winter Show.<\/li>\n
              • ImaGem exhibits at the JCK Las Vegas Show.<\/li>\n
              • Breakthrough in Light Behavior Measurement \u2013 now possible for Mounted diamond jewelry.<\/li>\n
              • Robbins Brothers of California adopts ImaGem\u2019s light behavior technology.<\/li>\n
              • ImaGem introduces a new service ImaGem EssenceSM<\/sup>\u00a0for diamond manufacturers.<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • ImaGem offers patented technology for accurate fluorescence measurement in diamonds.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                2007<\/h2>
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                • EGL USA adopts ImaGem light behavior technology \u2013 introduces 360 Diamond Report featuring light behavior measures.<\/li>\n
                • ImaGem introduces GemInsight \u2013 a new dynamic display device for diamond trade.<\/li>\n
                • Precision Gem Grading Lab in Philadelphia adopts ImaGem technology for diamond grading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                  2005<\/h2>
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                  • Dr. Aggarwal speaks at Tucson AGA meeting and LIS system is demonstrated.<\/li>\n
                  • Accredited Gem Appraisers installs first integrated ImaGem system.<\/li>\n
                  • ImaGem s Surat, India office opened, offering full range of grading services.<\/li>\n
                  • ImaGem demonstrates the VeriGem unit at JCK Las Vegas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                    2004<\/h2>
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                    • Measures for Light behavior, symmetry and fluorescence incorporated into system.<\/li>\n
                    • Laboratory Information System (LIS) demonstrated that integrates the grading system.<\/li>\n
                    • ImaGem demonstrates the VeriGem unit at India International Jewelry Show (IIJS) and JCK Las Vegas.<\/li>\n
                    • Dr. Aggarwal presents to the Philadelphia chapter of GIA and AGS gemologists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                      2006<\/h2>
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                      • Diamond and Gem Laboratories of America (DGLA) demonstrates VeriGem unit at India International Jewelry Show (IIJS) and JCK Las Vegas.<\/li>\n
                      • DGLA delivers Jewelry program for major US jeweler that employs the ImaGem light behavior measurements for quality control and for mini report to consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                        2003<\/h2>
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                        • Clarity grading system development started.<\/li>\n
                        • ImaGem Inc. introduced in feature article in Modern Jeweler.<\/li>\n
                        • VeriGem Unit with quick gem identification and verification demonstrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                          2002<\/h2>
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                          • Color grading methods demonstrated.<\/li>\n
                          • Third patent\u00a0 applied for which was issued in 2004 (# 6,980,283).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                            2000-2005<\/h2>
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                            • Gauging measurements demonstrated based on above patents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                              1998 \u2013 1999<\/h2>
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                              • ImaGem Inc. was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.<\/li>\n
                              • Initial patent applied for which was issued in 2000 (# 6,020,954).<\/li>\n
                              • Second patent\u00a0applied for which was issued in 2001 (# 6,239,867).<\/li>\n
                              • Strategic partner invests several million dollars in ImaGem, Inc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                1996-1997<\/h2>
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                                • Ben Franklin Technology Partners awarded a $25,000 innovation grant to Dr. Aggarwal to demonstrate the Noor System, a predecessor to the current system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                  Early 1990\u2019s<\/h2>
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                                  • Dr. Aggarwal developed method\u00a0to digitize grayscale information as applied to gem grading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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                                    Early 1980’s<\/h2>
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                                    • Dr. Aggarwal published a paper on human perception which defines what and how the eye sees.<\/li>\n
                                    • Dr. Aggarwal conducted basic research and published papers defining ImageStatistics, a powerful new tool for pattern recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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