Perceptive Pixel, Inc.
TypeDivision of Microsoft
IndustryLarge-scale multi-touch display technology, education, broadcast, meetings and collaboration
Founded2006 (2006)
HeadquartersRedmond, Washington
Number of locations
2 offices (2014)
Key people
Jefferson Han (founder, general manager)
ParentMicrosoft
Websitewww.perceptivepixel.com Edit this on Wikidata

Perceptive Pixel is a division of Microsoft specializing in research, development and production of multi-touch interfaces. Its technology is used in fields including broadcast, defense, geo-intelligence, energy exploration, industrial design and medical imaging.

Background

The division originated as an independent company with the name Perceptive Pixel, Inc., headquartered in New York City and maintaining offices in Mountain View, Portland, and Washington, D.C.[1] Prior to the company's establishment, founder Jeff Han[2] publicly demonstrated multitouch hardware and software technology at a TED conference in February 2006.[3] The company was founded later in the same year.[4] Subsequently, it shipped its first Multi-Touch Workstation and larger Multi-Touch Collaboration Wall in 2007.[5][6] The latter gained widespread recognition for transforming the way CNN covered the 2008 US Presidential elections.[7][8][9] In 2009, the Smithsonian awarded Perceptive Pixel the National Design Award in the inaugural category of Interaction Design.[10] Throughout its history as a startup company, Perceptive Pixel had focused on ultra-high-end touch displays that were sold to large businesses in key niches.[11]

Microsoft acquisition

On July 9, 2012, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that they would acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc. in a transaction that closed three weeks later on July 31.[12] At that year's WPC conference, Ballmer stated the company hoped to use its newly acquired technology to enhance its Windows 8 operating system.[13] Han also stated that the sale could allow their products to be more broadly available.[11]

On January 21, 2015, Microsoft announced the Surface Hub during its Windows 10 launch.[14] The new product was described as a next-generation device under the Surface brand and was developed by members of the Perceptive Pixel team.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Pollicino, Joe (2019-07-19). "Perceptive Pixel unveils an 82-inch multi-touch LCD, TV news anchors overcome by giddy hands". Engadget. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  2. ↑ "Can't Touch This". Fast Company. February 1, 2007.
  3. ↑ "Jeff Han demos his breakthrough touchscreen". TED. August 1, 2006.
  4. ↑ Sharp, Morgan (2012-07-09). "Microsoft to buy display maker Perceptive Pixel". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  5. ↑ "Prototype - Turning Point for Touch Screens". New Times. August 23, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Election a win for multitouch inventor". CNET News. November 5, 2008.
  7. ↑ "The inventor behind CNN's election 'Magic Wall'". CNN. November 5, 2008. Archived from the original on September 30, 2012.
  8. ↑ "CNN clarifies complex caucus cavalcade with new 'Magic Wall'". CNN. January 4, 2008. Archived from the original on February 21, 2008.
  9. ↑ "John King of CNN Revels in His High-Tech Election Night Toy". New York Times. April 22, 2008.
  10. ↑ "Interaction Design - National Design Awards 2009". National Design Awards.
  11. 1 2 Fried, Ina (July 9, 2012). "Interview: Multitouch Pioneer Jeff Han on Why He Sold His Company to Microsoft". AllThingsD. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  12. ↑ "Breaking: Microsoft Buys Perceptive Pixel".
  13. ↑ "Microsoft buys large-screen maker Perceptive Pixel". BBC News. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  14. ↑ McCracken, Harry (June 10, 2015). "The Untold Story Of Microsoft's Surface Hub". Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  15. ↑ Welch, Chris (2015-01-21). "Microsoft announces 84-inch Surface Hub tailored for Windows 10". The Verge. Retrieved 2021-04-09.


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