Agilent Technologies Receives Logitech Supplier Award; Agilent Recognized for Contributions to Optical Mouse and PC Camera Markets.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)--Jan. 23, 2002 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 it has received a supplier award from Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI LOGI Logitech Intl. (stock symbol) ) (Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ), in recognition of Agilent's contribution to Logitech's success in the optical mouse and PC camera markets. Agilent is the manufacturer and supplier of the optical navigation sensor that Logitech uses in its optical mice, and manufactures and supplies CMOS image sensors used in Logitech's popular PC camera products. In selecting Agilent for the award, Logitech cited Agilent's design collaboration on Logitech's industry-first cordless optical mouse: the Cordless MouseMan Optical. Agilent and Logitech created a proprietary optical chip that features a three-month battery life and 800 dots-per-inch (DPI (Dots Per Inch) The measurement of the resolution of display and printing systems. A typical CRT screen provides 96 dpi, which provides 9,216 dots per square inch (96x96). Flat panel displays from 110 to 200 dpi have also been developed. ) resolution -- twice the resolution of existing optical navigation sensors -- for greater accuracy on any surface. Agilent also supplies CMOS image sensors used in Logitech's line of QuickCam web cameras and ClickSmart dual-mode digital cameras. These cameras enable photo and video e-mail, stop-frame animation and even instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or with live video. "Because of the unique relationship between our two companies, we were able to accelerate the time to market for our optical mouse products," said David Henry
David Henry (b.February 24, 1975 in Denver, Colorado)is an IFBB professional bodybuilder. , senior vice president and general manager of the Control Devices business unit at Logitech. "The collaborative design effort involved a lot of talented people all over the world, resulting in Logitech's improved standing in the marketplace and continued growth. We wouldn't be in this position without Agilent." "We're honored to be recognized by Logitech, an acknowledged industry leader," said Bill Sullivan, senior vice president and general manager of Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group. "We're looking forward to continued collaboration on market-leading products." About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 41,000 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. |
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