Microsoft buys Perceptive Pixel, a manufacturer of 82-inch touch screens
Microsoft has already shown interest in Perceptive Pixel's giant capacitive screens, which was noticeable at the Windows 8 presentation. But now the relations between the companies will become a bit more official.
Steve Ballmer announced this morning that Microsoft is acquiring the Perceptive Pixel.
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This step is quite expected and corresponds to the current policy of the company, namely, a shift in efforts towards the production of iron, not software (Surface and PixelSense’s “smart table” is a confirmation of this).
While only the official press release is available from the information, the details will be later.
Press Release (eng.)
Microsoft to Acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc.
Perceptive Pixel's large-scale, multi-touch hardware and software scenarios.
REDMOND, Wash., And NEW YORK - July 9, 2012 - Microsoft Corp. and Perceptive Pixel Inc. (PPI) today will be one of the most significant and most importantly, multi-touch display solutions.
"The acquisition of PPI allows us to draw on our complementary strengths, and we are excited to accelerate this market evolution," said Kurt DelBene, president, Office Division for Microsoft. "It will be a powerful Windows touch screen."
Founded in 2006 by Jaff Hannin, a multi-touch technology, PPI shipped in 2008. In 2008 US presidential election. In 2009, the Smithsonian was awarded the National Design Award in the inaugural category of Interaction Design. It is a wide variety of applications such as collaboration, software and hardware.
"We are incredibly excited to communicate, and communicate," Han said. “By joining Microsoft, we’ll be able to take advantage of the Microsoft Office Division’ momentum of the Microsoft Office Division. ”
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.
About Perceptive Pixel Inc.
Perceptive Pixel Inc. (PPI) has been a leader in the development of a large-scale, unlimited multi-touch device during the 2008 US presidential election. PPI's advanced multi-touch technology platform PPI is privately held and headquartered in New York. For more information, visit www.perceptivepixel.com .
Perceptive Pixel's large-scale, multi-touch hardware and software scenarios.
REDMOND, Wash., And NEW YORK - July 9, 2012 - Microsoft Corp. and Perceptive Pixel Inc. (PPI) today will be one of the most significant and most importantly, multi-touch display solutions.
"The acquisition of PPI allows us to draw on our complementary strengths, and we are excited to accelerate this market evolution," said Kurt DelBene, president, Office Division for Microsoft. "It will be a powerful Windows touch screen."
Founded in 2006 by Jaff Hannin, a multi-touch technology, PPI shipped in 2008. In 2008 US presidential election. In 2009, the Smithsonian was awarded the National Design Award in the inaugural category of Interaction Design. It is a wide variety of applications such as collaboration, software and hardware.
"We are incredibly excited to communicate, and communicate," Han said. “By joining Microsoft, we’ll be able to take advantage of the Microsoft Office Division’ momentum of the Microsoft Office Division. ”
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.
About Perceptive Pixel Inc.
Perceptive Pixel Inc. (PPI) has been a leader in the development of a large-scale, unlimited multi-touch device during the 2008 US presidential election. PPI's advanced multi-touch technology platform PPI is privately held and headquartered in New York. For more information, visit www.perceptivepixel.com .
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