Canon Drivers
Canon started out as a company that focused on creating high quality cameras. In 1936, Canon introduced the first 35mm focal plane shutter camera known as the Hansa Canon. The demise of film cameras hasn't stopped Canon. In fact, Canon continues to churn out high quality imaging products including digital cameras, copiers, printers, controllers, and fax machines.
Since that first Hansa Canon of the 1930s to today's high quality Canon digital cameras, both amateur and professional photographers have trusted Canon products. The introduction of the first hand-sized printer that easily connects to a digital camera married Canon's photographic expertise with its printer technology. While the Canon name is synonymous with photography, Canon has become a leading innovator in other technologies. In 2004, Canon was ranked #3 in the world for the total number of U.S. patents issued. Throughout the company's seven decades, they have been granted well over 26,000 patents. Among the more recognizable Canon patents are:
Canon operates all operations under the philosophy of kyosei. This means: "All people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future." Kyosei can also be translated to mean "the common good." Canon incorporates kyosei into all of its processes from research to distribution. Because the common good drives Canon, Canon also sponsors numerous environmental, social, and educational programs. Canon markets its products to consumers, businesses, and industries. Consumers are well familiar with Canon products such as binoculars, digital and film cameras, copiers, printers, fax machines, camcorders, and scanners. Other consumer products include network video solutions, projectors, visualizers, and calculators. Businesses regularly use Canon products in their office environments including copiers, digital presses, multifunction products, printers, and micrographics. Micrographic systems include scanners, readers, and digital storage systems. In addition to serving the needs of consumers and businesses, Canon also caters to several industries with products for broadcast and communications, eye care systems, medical imaging systems, contract manufacturing solutions, motor Canobeam system/free space optics, semiconductor equipment, and encoder/optoelectronic components. Each of these product categories is filled with products used by industries such as broadcasting, manufacturing, and the medical field. What does the future of Canon look like? Canon technology continues to move forward. Currently, Canon is researching nanotechnologies, next generation technologies (including robotics and DNA chip fabrication), production engineering technologies, environmental technologies, device technologies, and quality management technologies. While film is quickly becoming obsolete, Canon refuses to go by the wayside. Expect to see "kyosei" in action and plenty of innovative new Canon products for many decades to come. » Download Canon Drivers |
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