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A new procedure for developing liquid crystal displays (LCD) for portable computers eliminates the need to use glass in the screens, instead developing the displays on plastic sheets. This will create competition for the Japanese, who have nearly monopolized the entire LCD market. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab are capable of creating three-dimensional moving images through the integration of computers with holograms. A University of Rochester researcher has developed an algorithm for increasing facsimile speed of halftone photo images. Nocopi International has developed invisible fax paper for security purposes. The paper must be passed through an inexpensive automatic developer in order for the image or words to become visible. CollegeLink enables high school students to electronically apply to four or more colleges simultaneously through a $29 software package. Dun & Bradstreet Corp and British Telecommunications Plc have developed a process that provides instant transmission of academic transcripts for transfer or graduate students.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Prepackaged software, Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Miscellaneous publishing, Credit reporting services, Research, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Product development, Japan, Universities and colleges, Column, British Telecommunications PLC, Design and construction, Technology application, Computer peripherals industry, Algorithms, Liquid crystal displays, Fax equipment, Product introduction, Laptop computers, Portable computers, Flat panel displays, DNB, Algorithm, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Facsimile equipment, Three-dimensional graphics, Three dimensional graphics, Holography, College applications, Laptop/Portable Computer, Software Packages, Security, New Technique, Flat Panel Display, LCD Display, Fax Device, Fax machines, D&B Corp.

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U.S. plans immediate appeal of telecom ruling

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US government officials said they will appeal immediately a US judge's ruling that declared part of the 1996 Telecommunications Act unconstitutional. Federal Judge Joe Kendall struck down a key portion of the legislation which forbids Bells from selling long distance telephone services within their regions until they allow competition in their local monopolies. Kendall's ruling, from the US District Court in Wichita Falls, TX, could threaten the entire telecommunications industry, if upheld. Especially, AT&T's vast long-distance residential business could feel an impact if it competed with regional Bells. AT&T, lawmakers, administration officials and FCC Chmn William Kennard predicted a swift overturn of the order. SBC Communications, which initiated the suit, declared Kendall's ruling as a victory for consumers. The Bell said it will pursue the long-distance business market quickly, particularly the lucrative California market.

Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Long Distance Telephone Svc, Local Telephone Service, Cases, Telecommunications regulations, Long distance telephone services, Local telephone services, Government communications regulation, Long-distance telephone service

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