PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2004--
Agilent's Laser Illumination and Tracking Engine Enable
Greater Responsiveness, Accuracy on Wide Variety of Surfaces
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that its
revolutionary laser navigation sensor technology is the key component
inside the newest mouse from Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI)(SWX: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 and many other previously
difficult surfaces. The laser illumination is superior to LED-based
illumination in that it reveals trackable surface structures the LED
light source cannot uncover.
Agilent's laser engine provides Logitech's MX 1000 with image
processing 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, 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.
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SOURCE: Agilent Technologies Inc.