In recent years, Prof Rogers worked with colleagues at Northwestern University, focusing on stretchy electronics of various sorts made using what they termed a "pop-up" architecture.

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Having started off in forestry and paper products in the 19th century, it later moved into rubber, cables and electronics before focusing on mobile phones in the 1980s.

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Pyrex, into new markets like health imaging or a 100-year-old company, like Philips, from lighting to healthcare electronics, then Kodak can by focusing on what historically is relevant to it roots: producing images.

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Although this report is focusing on Q3, which is before the big consumer electronics push for Christmas TV sales (and before the Super Bowl rush in the U.S.), it does paint a picture of growth potential for 3D TVs.

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Don't let the name run away with your imagination -- the Japanese carrier is focusing on sharing music, video and digital content between smartphones and other home electronics, not automating your apartment.

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