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The Future of Imaging
Technology is on Display at Canon EXPO 2005 in New York; With A New
Corporate Slogan For The Americas, Canon imageANYWARE, Company Sets to
Create Borderless Environment of People, Devices, Images, and
Information.NEW YORK, Sept.2005 – Canon today embarks on a global technology
tour beginning in New York known as “Canon EXPO 2005,” to also take
place in Paris and Tokyo later this year, showcasing the most
comprehensive display of current and futuristic imaging technology from
the global R&D and patent leader.“Canon imageANYWARE’
Canon U.S.A. also launches a new corporate slogan for the Americas,
“Canon imageANYWARE,” representing the Company’s initiative to create a
borderless environment of people, devices, images and information.“Canon EXPO 2005 shows the world that our imaging innovation virtually
knows no limits,” said Joe Adachi, president and chief executive
officer of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “With the impact digital advancements
have had on imaging technology in recent years, the future holds much
promise in enriching our personal and work lives even further. In this
future Canon imageANYWARE creates a borderless environment between
people and devices where images and information are exchanged in a way
that lets us live and work the way we want, virtually anytime,
anywhere.”Canon EXPO 2005 in New York is an over 150,000 square foot
exhibition(1) of consumer, business, and industrial imaging technology.
In addition to emerging technology demonstrations that give a glimpse
of the future of digital imaging and workflow, Canon is making official
announcements in the High Definition (HD) recording and Commercial
Print categories.Introducing Canon imagePRESSâ„¢ Brand for Digital Color Print
Canon U.S.A. today also unveils a new brand for the Americas for its
future line of high-end, high-quality digital press devices: Canon
imagePRESS. The new imagePRESS brand was developed to significantly
expand Canon’s presence in the color production and commercial graphic
arts printing markets, where customers such as creative services
companies, advertising agencies, design firms and marketing departments
all require best-in-class color and image quality. Also fueled by the
digital color requirements of the commercial print and graphic arts
markets, imagePRESS strategically expands the high-end digital printing
portfolio of the industry’s leading and most successful quality color
equipment manufacturer.With Canon imagePRESS, “image” represents the unifying namesake of
Canon’s industry-leading product portfolio, including imageRUNNER,
imagePROGRAF and imageCLASS. Combined with “PRESS,” the brand
highlights Canon’s integrated and customizable solutions that continue
to revolutionize workflow. “PRESS” also underscores the company’s
commitment to providing the commercial print and graphic arts
industries with unrivaled benchmark image quality, reliability and
productivity.“Canon’s brand is synonymous with color quality. Since the introduction
of the CLC 1 in 1987 we have led the U.S. color copier/printer market
in market share for 18 years running. The new imagePRESS brand builds
on this successful heritage in color document production, giving a
market with limited choices the assurance of choosing Canon,” remarked
Adachi.Emerging Technology
On display at Canon EXPO are several conceptual examples of
“CrossTechnology,” where comprehensive sets of imaging and
collaboration technologies are distributed around an enterprise and
integrated into devices at the chip level. Specific applications
include “CrossMedia,” focusing on Canon’s advancement in color science,
and in delivering super-accurate color across devices, “CrossService,”
demonstrating how intelligent devices will soon be working together to
provide a rich network of intelligent workflow and powering new levels
of connectivity, multi-functionality and the next phase in the
evolution of Canon MEAP® (Multifunctional Embedded Application
Platform) technology, and “CrossPerson,” demonstrating how Canon is
expanding the boundaries of collaboration and information flexibility.High Definition Capture and Display
Today Canon introduces its first High Definition (HD) Camcorder for
electronic newsgathering, sports and episodic television, as well as
documentary and feature filmmaking applications. The three CCD XL H1
High Definition Camcorder delivers crisp high-definition video at 1080i
resolution and features selectable frame rates of 60i, 30 Frame and 24
Frame, and can switch back to SD resolution if needed. These features
allow the user to adjust to the assignment at hand.Built into the camcorder is Canon’s professional jackpack terminals,
which includes features like uncompressed digital HD-SDI output for
seamless integration into broadcast studios or high-quality image
transfer to non-linear editing systems. The Genlock feature allows
movie sets to easily synchronize camera settings across multiple
camcorders and SMPTE time-codes in-and-out allow for streamlined tape
and edit management.The XL H1 High Definition (HD) camcorder is being shown at Canon EXPO
in a technology demonstration that also includes SED flat panel
television displays jointly developed by Canon and Toshiba.“The anticipation surrounding Canon’s entry in the High Definition
Video Camcorder space is now over. The new XL H1 comes to market just
at the right time, as the HD transition accelerates, making a similar
impact as the very successful XL Series that preceded it,” continued
Adachi. “When demonstrated with our future SED flat panel television
displays, it is literally clear to see that Canon will play a
significant role in bringing outstanding HD broadcast content and
display technology to our customers.”The XL H1 camcorder will be available in November for an estimated selling price of $8,999.
Medical, Semiconductor, and Broadcast Technologies
As a leader in the Medical, Semiconductor, and Broadcast fields, Canon
will display current and emerging technologies in each area. Attendees
will have the opportunity to learn how Canon is partnering with a wide
range of industries to deliver state-of-the-art solutions in these
fields.Environmental Activities
Canon places the utmost importance on achieving a sustainable harmony
between the environment and its corporate activities. In addition to
presenting Canon’s future environmental solutions, Canon EXPO 2005 will
also showcase current environmental conservation initiatives.
Technologies that dramatically reduce the energy required to power
office and consumer products will be on display. In addition, Canon’s
resource conservation initiatives and systematic approach to chemical
substance control in its manufacturing process and finished products
will also be on display.Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune’s
Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek
list of “Top 100 Brands.” Its parent company Canon Inc.is a top patent
holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with
global revenues of $33.3 billion. -
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