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In 1994 Professor Gerd Binnig founded ''Definiens''.

CNT was first available with the launch of the ''eCognition'' software in May 2000.

In June 2010, [[Trimble Navigation Ltd]] (NASDAQ: TRMB) acquired Definiens business asset in [[earth sciences]] markets, including eCognition software,<ref>Trimble / Definiens Joint Press Release: "Trimble Acquires Definiens’ Earth Sciences Business to Expand its GeoSpatial Portfolio". June 11, 2010. http://www.ecognition.com/sites/default/files/Trimble%20eCognition.pdf</ref>, including eCognition software, and also licensed Definiens' patented CNT.<ref>[http://www.trimble.com/Corporate/About_History.aspx]</ref>

In 2014, Definiens was acquired by [[MedImmune]], the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, for an initial consideration of $150 million.<ref>[https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2014/medimmune-definiens-aquisition-tissue-phenomics-26112014.html]</ref>