Samsung Lauds Forus with 'Innovation Quotient' Award
The Samsung Innovation Quotient Award went to K Chandrasekhar for his innovation ‘3nethra’ on preventive eye care. |
A portable, non-invasive, low cost device that helps in pre-screening of five eye major diseases; a solution that allows the farmers to remotely control the agricultural motor using his mobile or landline through An Interactive Voice Response System; A device that mechanizes the tedious process of pattern-weaving on the 'Tie & Dye' Pochampalli silk saree (Laxmi Asu Machine). These were some of the innovations that walked away with the honors at the Grand Finale of the Samsung Innovation Quotient, held at New Delhi on May 25, 2011.
The Grand Finale of the ‘Samsung Innovation Quotient’, an exclusive platform that showcases and recognizes the best of innovations across the nation, saw top 5 shortlisted innovators present their innovations before a high powered jury comprising of Raman Roy, CMD, Quattro BPO Solutions; Sasha Mirchandani, MD, Kae Capital; Alok Kejriwal, CEO, Games2win ; Senthil Chengalvarayan, President & Editorial Director, TV 18 Business Media and Mr. J S Shin , President & CEO, Samsung South West Asia.
The Samsung Innovation Quotient Award went to K Chandrasekhar for his innovation ‘3nethra’ on preventive eye care; the First Runner Up Award went to Vijay Bhaskar Reddy for Kisan Raja – a solution for farmers that allows them to remotely control the agricultural motor and the 2nd runner up Award went to C Mallesham for the Laxmi Asu Machine.
Speaking on the occasion, stated Mr Shin, “Samsung Innovation Quotient was created under the aegis of Samsung Hope Project, our CSR Initiative, to promote innovations that benefit the Indian community at large. The theme of Samsung Innovation Quotient is innovation for development and we are very happy that all the innovations that have been recognized at this Forum are truly benefitting the community in their own unique way."
The Grand Finale was attended by leading luminaries from the field of innovation like Professor Dinesh Mohan from IIT, Delhi, Dr. H Harish Handed,MD, SELCO India; Industry and government representatives as well as institutions.
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Welding without wearing the proper protection is harmful to the eye.
Watching a television or computer monitor may cause eye strain or fatigue, but it is not harmful to the eyes.
Too much use of your eyes does not wear them out.
Although wearing poorly-fit glasses does not damages your eyes, a poorly-fit contact lens can damage the eye.
Safety goggles protect your eyes and prevent injuries.
A cataract must be removed through a surgical incision. It cannot be removed using laser. After cataract surgery, a membrane within the eye may become cloudy. This membrane can be treated with laser.
Reading this will not permanently damage your eyes! Irrespective of how small or large the font size is, irrespective of how your room is lit!
Can poor eyesight be corrected by following certain diets or taking vitamin supplements? Not all eye problems corrected this way. This is true only if your problem is caused by a vitamin deficiency.
Contrary to popular belief, children won't outgrow cross-eyes. The problem has to be corrected by prescription glasses or contact lenses. Eye exercises may help in simple cases but more severe forms require surgery
Although reading in dim light can make your eyes feel tired, it is not harmful.
Welding without wearing the proper protection is harmful to the eye.
Watching a television or computer monitor may cause eye strain or fatigue, but it is not harmful to the eyes.
Too much use of your eyes does not wear them out.
Although wearing poorly-fit glasses does not damages your eyes, a poorly-fit contact lens can damage the eye.
Safety goggles protect your eyes and prevent injuries.
A cataract must be removed through a surgical incision. It cannot be removed using laser. After cataract surgery, a membrane within the eye may become cloudy. This membrane can be treated with laser.
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