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Canesta is a fabless semiconductor company founded in April 1999 by Cyrus Bamji, Abbas Rafii, and Nazim Kareemi.〔Marriott, Michel (September 19, 2002). (“No Keys, Just Soft Light and You” ). ''The New York Times''.〕〔(“Honda invests in Canesta” ). (September 21, 2006). ''Sensors''.〕 The company manufactures CMOS-based single chip 3D sensors, which can be used as part of input systems for electronic devices. On October 29, 2010, Canesta announced that it would be acquired by Microsoft for an undisclosed amount. Canasco was formed as an asset holding company of Canesta to transition and wind down Canesta. ==History== The company launched publicly at PC Forum in 2002, announcing its CMOS-based single chip 3D image sensing technology using the Time of flight principle.〔Shim, Richard (March 25, 2002). (“Start-up adds depth to 3D imaging” ). ''CNET News''.〕〔Rupley, Sebastian (August 10, 2004). (“Canesta: Bringing Sight to Devices” ). ''PC Magazine''.〕 Described as “electronic perception technology”, the company promotes its technology as enabling everyday machines and digital devices with the ability to “see.”〔Arnst, Catherine, ed. (April 15, 2002). (“The Vision Thing Gets Closer for Computers” ). ''Business Week''.〕〔Baig, Edward C. (September 24, 2002). (“New technologies showcase the not-too-distant future” ). ''USA Today''.〕 In 2002, at Demo Mobile the company announced its first application, a projection keyboard for mobile devices. In this application, a keyboard made of light is projected onto a flat surface, the user types on the flat surface, and Canesta’s electronic perception technology translates finger movements into keystrokes in the device.〔〔Hesseldahl, Arik (September 18, 2002). (“Typing on the table” ). ''Forbes''.〕〔Shiels, Maggie (October 15, 2002). (“The keyboard that isn’t there” ). ''BBC News''.〕 The company subsequently licensed the technology to Celluon of Korea.〔Kanellos, Michael (September 19, 2006). (“Honda investing in chips to help cars see" ). ''CNET News''.〕〔http://www.celluon.com/company/corporate.htm〕 The company later focused on the automotive applications of its technology,〔Kanellos, Michael (August 9, 2004). ("Eye robot: Start-up offers vision to machines. Some work to bring eyesight to blind people. Canesta works to bring it to cars and automatic doors” ). ''CNET News''.〕〔Maloney, Lawrence D. (March 19, 2007). (“Drumbeat Quickens for Safer Cars” ). ''Design News''.〕 securing investment from Honda,〔〔 and promoting its technology at public automotive industry forums such as Convergence 2006. Interior occupant sensing for advanced airbag deployment and rear obstacle detection are two example applications. The company recently turned its attention to the video game space where its technology forms the basis of a unique input mechanism that enables new immersive game experiences.〔(“Tower Semiconductor ramps production of Canesta’s breakthrough 3D image sensors” ). (April 15, 2008). Press release.〕〔(“Game developers to benefit from Canesta’s 3D camera – Softkinetic’s 3D software collaboration” ). (February 21, 2008). Press release.〕 On October 29, 2010, it was announced that Microsoft would acquire Canesta for an undisclosed amount, stating that their partnership would assist in the development of natural user interfaces and spread the adoption of their technology into a wider array of products. Microsoft had developed a motion controller for its Xbox 360 game console, using PrimeSense technology and the current Kinect for Xbox One switched over to the Canesta Time-of-flight camera core technology. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Canesta」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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