Agilent Technologies' Revolutionary Sensor Technology Powers Logitech's New Laser Mouse.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. -- Agilent's Laser Illumination and Tracking Engine Enable Greater Responsiveness, Accuracy on Wide 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 revolutionary laser navigation sensor technology is the key component inside the newest mouse from Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) )(SWX SWX Swiss Exchange (trademark of SWX Swiss Exchange) SWX SolidWorks (3D solid modeling CAD software) SWX Splitter / Wave Division Multiplexer :LOGN). Introduced today, the Logitech(R) MX(TM)1000 cordless laser mouse is based on the latest advancements in laser illumination/tracking and digital radio cordless technologies. Agilent's new laser illumination and tracking technology, which provides 20 times the surface tracking power of an LED-based optical mouse, enables Logitech's MX 1000 laser mouse to work on surfaces that cause optical mice to falter. Laser-based optical mice can easily track on painted metal, polished wood-grain surfaces, glossy photo paper, translucent plastic, frosted glass Frosted glass is produced by the acid etching of clear sheet glass, or sand-blasting. It has the effect of rendering the glass translucent, obscuring the view while still passing light. Applications:
Agilent's laser engine provides Logitech's MX 1000 with 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 5.8 megapixels of surface information per second for enhanced tracking. It also offers 800 counts-per-inch resolution, enabling more accurate cursor control on larger CRTs and flat-panel LCD screens. "Our long and successful relationship with Agilent has resulted in today's introduction of the world's first cordless laser mouse," said David Henry
David Henry (b.February 24, 1975 in Denver, Colorado)is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. , senior vice president of Logitech's Control Devices Business Unit. "This collaboration will, over time, deliver a full range of low- to high-end laser mice, retiring the traditional optical mouse the same way the optical mouse has made the mechanical ball mouse obsolete." "The high-performance laser mouse engine further demonstrates Agilent's commitment to innovation and leadership in the mouse market," said Jason Hartlove, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Sensor Solutions Division. "Due to lasers' superior tracking ability and the potential for reduced power consumption, we expect this revolutionary technology to replace the LED-based optical mouse sensor." Agilent pioneered optical sensors for mouse technology and supplies these sensors to all major optical mouse manufacturers worldwide. The company has shipped over 300 million navigation sensors for optical mice. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2003. 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 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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