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Technology-Canon's Driving Force
Contributing to Global Prosperity and Welfare — the Innovative Technology Behind Canon's Five Imaging Engines
Canon's corporate philosophy is kyosei. The ideal behind this philosophy is a
society in which all people harmoniously live and work together for the common
good.
Over the 10 years since 1996, Canon has implemented the first two five-year
phases of its Excellent Global Corporation Plan, a plan that seeks to continuously
contribute to society through technology with the aim of making Canon a
company admired and respected throughout the world. In 2006, the 11th year
of the plan, Canon embarked on Phase III, in which we will enhance our current
operations and develop new technologies in pursuit of sound growth.
Our Five Imaging Engines — Image Capture, Electrophotography, Inkjets,
Photolithography, and Display — are pillars for enhancing current operations.
Basic research, leading-edge technology development, and research capabilities
support operational growth.
Born of the integration of various technologies, Canon's Five Imaging Engines
have established the superiority of our products. We will continue striving for
further innovations in these Engines while also seeking to create new engines.
The Five Imaging Engines Supporting Canon Products
Technology has been the key pillar supporting Canon's growth. The Five Imaging Engines — born of the integration of various technologies nurtured throughout Canon's history — led to the creation of Canon's current products and will propel the company toward sound growth.
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| Image Capture Engine | Electrophotography Engine | |
| Canon's image-capture technologies achieve high resolution and high image quality for lens, sensor, and image-processing technologies. | Electrophotography technology serves as the heart of laser beam printers and copying machines that have been rated as the best in the world. |
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| Display Engine | Photolithography Engine | Inkjet Engine | ||
| SED next-generation flat-screen display technology delivers large-screen, high-quality images with low power consumption. | Canon's semiconductor exposure technology represents the integration of the ultimate optical and ultraprecision positioning technologies. | Inkjet technology is capable of delivering microscopic ink droplets as small as 1 picoliter (one-trillionth of a liter), making possible even DNA chip fabrication. |
Patents Registered in U.S. from 1997 to 2005
Canon's continuing pursuit of technology is reflected in the number of patents the company has registered in the United States, the heart of global business. Over the past 14 years, Canon has consistently ranked among the top three patent recipients, another indication of its status as a global technology leader.
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Pioneering Next-Generation Technologies: Canon's Ongoing Efforts to Make the Impossible Possible
Technology paves the path to Canon's future. In June 2005, the company
completed its Leading-Edge Technology Research Center, an R&D base at Canon's
headquarters in Tokyo. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the Leading-
Edge Technology Research Center supports research activities to further bolster
core technologies and explore new business domains through the integration of
Canon technologies. The Center also serves as a venue for management and inhouse
and outside researchers to share insight and engage in dialogue. |
