Sony develops and manufactures audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Sony is a mix of consumer electronics and various well-known brand names, such as Walkman in portable audio players, Vaio in PCs, Xperia in smartphones, Cybershot and Alpha in digital cameras, and PlayStation in video game consoles. Sony has seven main business segments, operating electronic appliances, games, devices and semiconductors, entertainment content, and financial services.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group is focused on image sensors, and includes a variety of other parts including microdisplays, LSIs, and laser diodes. In image sensors, where we command the top share of the global market, mobile applications are central, with growth expected in new areas such as automotive cameras, security cameras, and factory automation. One use of image sensors is in viewing applications for conventional digital cameras or mobile devices, where they make devices more convenient or enjoyable for individual users. Another use is in recognition, where they bring greater convenience, safety, and security to society. We have positioned this use in sensing as our next pillar of growth, and our long-term vision calls on us to fulfill essential roles in society as a leader in this field.