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W acom Co., Ltd. Annual Report 2006
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W acom is committed to enhancing
its global leadership in human-friendly interfaces
D ear W acom shareholders,
O n behalf of W acom, I am pleased to extend our sincere appreciation for your
unchanging support as we present this W acom Annual Report for the 23rd
fiscal year from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.
Under our corporate vision of “Creating harmony between people and
technology,” we aspire to contribute to society by providing natural and
intuitive user interface solutions. To achieve this corporate vision, we have
focused on the research, development, and application of proprietary sensor
technologies and the expansion of overseas business.
Today, W acom’s pen tablets are highly acclaimed as an industry standard by
graphics professionals across the world in the film, industrial design, and
publishing industries. In addition, our pen tablets are widely used by general
consumers around the globe.
Interactive pen displays have been widely adopted in health care and IT-based
education markets. Beyond the Tablet PC business, the scope of applications for
our pen technology is expanding into mobile devices such as cellular phones
and home electronics. As computer technology continues to advance and
becomes integral to our personal and professional lives, natural user interface
solutions will play an increasingly crucial role. W e are committed to continuing
to offer natural, intuitive, and human-friendly interface solutions for the coming
D igital Paper era.
Masahiko Yamada
President & CEO
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Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Engineering
Joined W acom Co., Ltd. in O verseas Sales D ept.
General Manager, O verseas Sales D ivision
President, W acom Technology Corporation. (U.S.A.)
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Company President of ESD Company
Executive D irector, Senior Executive O fficer, Company
President of ESD Company
Executive Vice President, Chief O perating O fficer
President, Chief Executive O fficer
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Masahiko Yamada (Born March 31, 1958)
To Our Shareholders