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We see demand for digital radiography systems increasing in small to midsize doctors´ offices and
medical clinics. To take advantage of this, we will offer easy-to-operate systems with high cost-efficiency.
At the same time, we will develop value-added features such as higher sensitivity, X-ray imaging of
moving subjects and systemization using peripheral equipment.
Increased screening for diabetes and growing demand for digital image storage are fueling demand for
digital nonmydriatic retinal cameras around the world. We expanded sales in this category by offering
a new system using our EOS D60 digital SLR camera for greatly improved image resolution. The market
for digital eye examination equipment will continue to grow, but Canon expects price competition to
increase in years to come. For this reason, we are emphasizing digital technologies and cost reduction in
our product development activities.
Canon raised its dominant share of the global market for television broadcasting lenses in 2002.
Sluggishness in the U.S. economy has continued longer than originally expected, but the Chinese
economy is active, and we estimate that growth in the Asian region will remain robust. In 2002, we
introduced the revolutionary DIGISUPER 100 xs, the world´s first television broadcasting lens with a
100x zoom and our Optical Shift Image Stabilizer. Innovative products and technologies such as our
image stabilizer system will distinguish our products and help us maintain our solid market lead.
The CANOBEAM line is Canon´s prime offering in the market for free space optics (FSO) products,
or high-speed, wireless, line-of-sight, point-to-point data transmission systems using optical beam
technologies. With the diffusion of broadband, demand for high-quality content will increase, spurring
strong demand for CANOBEAM products. We are adding value with technological advances including
autotracking, while at the same time we are reducing costs to raise our competitiveness in the corporate
market. We also plan to expand our lineup of applications-specific products and develop our business
among communications carriers.
Our industry-leading 100x-zoom television
broadcasting lens captures all the action.
Semiconductor Production, Medical and
Broadcasting Equipment