Agilent Technologies' Latest Sensor Technology Powers New Logitech Optical Mouse Family.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2002 Agilent Optical Navigation Sensor Enables Logitech MX Optical Engine Mice with Enhanced Performance, Greater Control and Better Handling on a Wider Variety of Surfaces Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today announced that its latest optical navigation sensor technology is the key component of the new Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) ) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) MX Series of performance optical mice. Introduced today, the Logitech MX Series is based on the latest advancements in optical and digital radio cordless technologies and includes the Logitech(R) MX(TM) 700 Cordless Optical Mouse, Logitech(R) MX(TM) 500 Optical Mouse, and Logitech(R) MX(TM) 300 Optical Mouse. Agilent's new sensing technology powers Logitech's MX Optical Engine, providing image processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished power of 4.7 megapixels of surface information per second for enhanced tracking. The sensor also captures more surface area per image to provide smooth, fluid tracking, and offers 800 counts-per-inch (CPI (1) (Characters Per Inch) The measurement of the density of characters per inch on tape or paper. A printer's CPI button switches character pitch. (2) (Counts Per I ) resolution, enabling more accurate cursor control on larger 17- and 19-inch screens. The most impressive feature of the new optical engine is its ability to track movements up to an acceleration of 10g, and a maximum speed of 40 inches per second. This feature provides significantly enhanced tracking on a wider variety of surfaces. "We are pleased to be working in conjunction with Agilent, the company that invented optical navigation sensing technology, on the MX Series, the highest performing optical mice available today," said Chris Bull, director of retail pointing devices An input device used to move the pointer (cursor) on screen. The major pointing device is the mouse for the desktop computer and the touchpad for the laptop, although many road warriors bring along a mouse. at Logitech's Control Devices business unit. "This collaboration to deliver next-generation mouse technology has been a rewarding one. Logitech will continue its mission to enhance the user's computing experience and we are glad that Agilent was able to contribute their expertise in optical technology." "This high performance optical mouse sensor further demonstrates Agilent's continued commitment to innovation and leadership in the optical mouse market," said Jason Hartlove, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Sensor Solutions Division. "We believe that consumers will really appreciate the vastly enhanced performance and high-end styling of Logitech's new MX Series." Agilent pioneered optical sensing optical sensing, in general, any method by which information that occurs as variations in the intensity, or some other property, of light is translated into an electric signal. This is usually accomplished by the use of various photoelectric devices. for mouse technology and supplies these sensors to all mouse manufacturers worldwide. The company has shipped over 75 million navigation sensors for optical mice to date. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 37,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $8.4 billion in fiscal year 2001. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. Note to Editors: Please direct reader inquiries to Agilent Semiconductor Products Group at +1 800 235 0312, or e-mail us at semiconductorsupport@agilent.com. Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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