Canon imagePROGRAF iPF600 imagePROGRAF Technology Guide - Page 3

Canon Core Technologies: Key Advantages Hardware, Ink, Software & Workflow Technologies -Targeted solutions that deliver: • Print quality: high-resolution, sharp lines, crisp text, brilliant images, fine detail, and smooth gradations • High-speed processing: fast output of ultra-high-quality images; enhanced user productivity • Advanced inks: unparalleled color gamut; durable, fade resistant inks • Integrated software solutions: expands capabilities; simplifies use; saves time and improves productivity Patent Leadership imagePROGRAF Year 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 # of U.S. Patents 2,378 1,805 1,992 1,893 1,877 1,897 1,795 1928 1,381 1,541 Ranking 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2006 Source: IFI Patent Intelligence, January 11, 2007 1995-2005 Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Canon is proud to be one of the top three U.S. patent holders of the decade - the result of investing a significant portion of our annual revenue back into research and development. R & D Growth imagePROGRAF $3,000 R & D Expenditure (Millions of U.S. Dollars) $2,648 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $1,042 $1,520 $2,007 $500 $0 1994 1998 2002 2006 U.S. $ amounts for all years are translated from yen at the rate of JPY116.48=U.S.$1