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Logitech International S.A. (commonly referred to as Logitech or stylized as Logi) is a Swiss global provider of personal computer and tablets accessories with EMEA headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland and Americas headquarters in Newark, California. The company develops and markets products like peripheral devices for PCs, including keyboards, mice, trackballs, microphones, game controllers and webcams. Logitech also makes home and computer speakers, headphones, wireless audio devices, as well as audio devices for MP3 players and mobile phones. More recently, the company has begun making keyboards and covers for tablets. In addition to its Swiss and Americas headquarters, the company has offices throughout Europe, Asia and the rest of the Americas. Logitech's sales and marketing activities are organized into three geographic regions: Americas; Europe; and the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. == History == Logitech International S.A. was co-founded in Apples, Vaud, Switzerland, in 1981 by two Stanford alumni, Daniel Borel and Pierluigi Zappacosta.〔(Management Team ). hivegroup.com〕 The mass-marketed computer mouse was the product that made Logitech well-known. The range of products offered improvements over a product originally developed at LAMI (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) by professor Jean-Daniel Nicoud and engineer André Guignard, who was involved in the design changes of the computer mouse originally invented by Douglas Engelbart. For a time during its formative years, Logitech's Silicon Valley offices occupied space at 165 University Avenue, Palo Alto, California, home to a number of noted technology startups. From there, Logitech expanded its product line (see below) to encompass many mass market computer peripherals and beyond (such as the "Harmony" range of programmable universal remote controls). In 2007, Logitech licensed Hillcrest Labs' Freespace motion control technology to produce the MX Air Mouse, which allows a user to use natural gestures to control a PC.〔''Techspot'' 13 July 2007. (Logitech's MX Air Mouse with freespace motion control )〕〔''Popular Mechanics'' 1 October 2009. (Logitech's MX Air Cordless Laser Mouse: Best Pointer We've Tried (with Video). )〕 In December 2008, Logitech announced that it had manufactured one billion mice since 1985.〔By Michael Brown, Tom's Hardware. "(Logitech Ships its One Billionth Mouse )." 5 December 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.〕 In May 2010, Logitech, in partnership with Google, introduced the Internet-enabled television; named Google TV. In July 2011, Logitech acquired the mobile visual communications provider, Mirial. In November 2013, the company announced the launch of its new iPhone game controller, the PowerShell, which also doubles as a battery pack with a built-in 1500mAh battery.〔By Jordan Kahn, 9to5. "(Logitech launches $99 ‘PowerShell’ iPhone game controller w/ built-in 1500 mAh battery )." 20 November 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2014.〕 Logitech's profits have been hurt by the proliferation of tablet devices. In 2013 the company made a loss, but returned to profit in 2014. On 8 July 2015, Logitech announced the biggest brand transformation in its history. The transformation included a new, simplified and modernized logo and the announcement of a greater emphasis on design going forward. Logitech also highlighted that they are looking to move beyond PC peripherals. In July 2015, Logitech announced a 2 percent first-quarter revenue drop to $470 million, due to a strong dollar and falling demand for the company's computer accessories. Logitech has been focusing on new lines like wireless music speakers, videoconferencing and video game controllers to offset a decline in personal computers and weak demand for mice and keyboards〔Ankush Sharma, Business Insider. “(Logitech's first-quarter revenue drops 2 percent to $470 million ).” 22 July 2015. 21 August 2015.〕 In September 2015, Logitech and Prezi announced a plan to work together on co-marketing activities and develop integrated solutions that will allow for more optimized, effective, engaging and powerful presentations for Logitech and Prezi customers.〔Brian Faglioli, betanews. “(Logitech and Prezi announce intriguing presentation-focused partnership ).” 21 September 2015. 22 September 2015.〕 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「Logitech」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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