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SEGMENT INFORMATION
This cutting-edge graphics tablet system is highly rated
by computer graphics professionals worldwide.
Designed for general PC users, this tablet offers
performance that mirrors the higher-end units used by
computer graphics professionals.
This integrated LCD tablet
allows users to manipulate
images using an electronic
pen.
Electronic Systems and Devices (ESD) Business
The ESD business segment is dedicated primarily to the
development, manufacture, and sale of graphics tablets and
related software. A graphics tablet, which essentially consists of
an electronic pen and the tablet itself, is a computer-input system,
and it is typically used in the graphics, photo image processing,
printing, and film production fields. At the same time, we've
integrated our LCD and pen technologies to create intuitive
interfaces that allow users to enter information into computers by
touching electronic pens to LCD displays. Experts in the medical
information systems and industrial design fields are actively using
the technology. Furthermore, many leading computer
manufacturers are adopting our pen sensor components for their
tablet PCs.
With professionals in many industries now using Wacom
products, the Company has gained an approximate share of 70%
of the global tablet market (according to Wacom estimates).
Demand for our products is also expanding in overseas markets,
including the U.S., European, and Asian markets. We will strive to
strengthen our competitive edge and to develop our overseas
business operations further by continuing to take proactive
measures, such as expanding market demand for next-generation
mobile phones and PDA-related products.
Wacom Cintiq
Wacom FAVO/Graphire3
Pen sensor component
In addition to supplying
finished products, Wacom
lends its Wacom Penabled
Technology---used in its pen-
based tablets---to a wide
array of system equipment.
Wacom Intuos2
Our cordless, no-battery electronic pen and input sensor (Wacom Penabled
Technology) has been adopted as the pen input component for the HP
Compaq Tablet PC TC1100, a high-end tablet PC produced by Hewlett-
Packard.
The Penabled Electronic Pen is powered by electromagnetic waves from
the tablet and therefore requires no cord or battery. It senses the pen
pressure and accurately inputs the results on the LCD screen.
This decision by Hewlett-Packard means that, according to our data, all 16
tablet PC manufacturers now rely on Wacom technology.
Wacom supplies pen sensor components to HP: All tablet PC
manufacturers now recommend Wacom
TOPICS
The BCN AWARD is presented to vendors that rank first in annual sales
volume of PC-related products. The award, which adheres to a ranking
system organized by BCN, Inc., is Japan's only award based on the objective
sales volume index. Wacom not only won the top prize in the electronic
tablet category for 2004, but we have also won it every year since 2000.
We wish to convey our sincerest gratitude to our customers for their
continued support of our pen tablet products.
BCN AWARD 2004:
Wacom captures fifth consecutive top prize in the tablet
category
Tablet PC
Wacom Cintiq
Wacom FAVO/Graphire3
Mobile Phone
Mobile
Business Consumer
PDA
Tablet
Component
Desktop
Electronic Seal inpplet
Wacom Intuos2