Agilent Technologies Ships 300 Millionth Optical Mouse Sensor.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 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 shipped its 300 millionth optical mouse sensor since the release of its first navigation sensor in 1999. 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 major optical mouse manufacturers worldwide. "The advantages of optical mice -- superior navigation precision, reliability, ease of use and trouble-free service -- make the traditional mechanical-ball mouse practically obsolete," said Jason Hartlove, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Sensor Solutions Division. "With retail sales and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and bundling of optical mice continuing to grow at a rapid pace, we've scaled our high volume manufacturing capability to support this strong, ongoing demand. We've also provided reference design kits to help manufacturers quickly develop a wide range of optical mice." Today, optical mice using Agilent sensors range from inexpensive entry-level models to high-precision, dual-sensor versions with scroll wheels and multiple programmable function buttons. There are also miniature mice that are ideal for use with laptop computers, and cordless optical mice that use power-saving technology for long battery life. Agilent has achieved many milestones since the release of its first optical mouse sensor in 1999: --In 2001, Agilent introduced the first low-power optical mouse sensor for cordless optical mice and co-developed the first USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and PS/2 optical mouse reference design kit. --In 2002, Agilent introduced the world's smallest optical mouse sensor and co-developed the first high-performance USB and PS/2 optical mouse reference design kit. --In 2004, Agilent co-developed the first high-performance 27 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. USB wireless optical mouse reference design kit and the first 2.4 GHz USB wireless mouse/keyboard reference design kit. Agilent's highest-performance sensors provide image-processing power of 5.8 megapixels of surface information per second for enhanced tracking. The sensors also capture more surface area per image to provide smooth, fluid tracking, and offer 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 17-inch, 19-inch and larger screens. The most impressive feature of the optical engine is its ability to track movements up to an acceleration of 15g, and a maximum speed of 40 inches per second. The operation of the navigation sensor begins when the user moves the mouse. The optical mouse illuminates the work surface with an LED to reveal a microscopic pattern of highlights and shadows. These patterns are reflected onto the mouse's navigation sensor, which takes thousands of pictures per second. The pictures are processed to determine the mouse's direction and distance of movement. The computer then accesses the motion information, directing the precise position of the computer's on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. cursor. Optical mice eliminate the need for a mouse pad A fabric-covered rubber pad roughly 9" square that provides a smooth surface for rolling a mouse. There are also mouse pads that provide a better surface; for example, 3M makes the Precise Mousing Surface, an ultra-thin mouse pad that is engineered to reduce friction. and offer more precise pointing and movement than mechanical mice. Because optical mice have no ball or cavity, no cleaning is necessary, making them more reliable and longer lasting. More information about Agilent's optical mouse sensors is available at www.agilent.com/view/opticalnavigation. 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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