SHARP Brings Society-Changing Vision to the World at CES 2019
January 10, 2019
Changing the World with 8K and AIoT
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Corporation (TOKYO:6753) has returned to CES 2019 with its first
full-scale exhibit in over four years to showcase a fast-growing
portfolio of offerings with genuine potential to transform society.
Speaking at the company’s booth, Bob Ishida, Executive Vice President
and Head of AIoT Business Strategy Office, emphasized the message at the
core of the company’s global positioning: “Changing the world with 8K
and AIoT.”
“As infrastructure expands to keep pace with the ever-increasing volume
of information that surrounds us, we see 8K as an area with massive
potential,” said Ishida. “Here at CES, we have a variety of 8K devices
and solutions that showcase our position as a leader in this exciting
field.”
8K
World is the name of Sharp’s constantly expanding 8K lineup. As well
as the groundbreaking 8C-B60A
camcorder and the world’s first 8K
TV monitors, compatible with both 4K broadcasts and the pioneering
8K transmissions launched in Japan last December, the company’s
comprehensive 8K ecosystem encompasses peripherals, editing systems, and
8K visual solutions aimed at diverse sectors.
“We are pursuing collaborations in industries like entertainment,
education, healthcare, security, construction, manufacturing, social
infrastructure, and more,” explained Ishida. “Our 8K ecosystem is ready
to revolutionize each field, benefit our partners, and enrich people’s
personal and social lives through images of unparalleled realism.”
Another featured lineup is AIoT
World, centered around Sharp’s unique synthesis of AI and IoT. “AIoT
World extends the smart home concept beyond the home itself with a
network of AI-enabled IoT devices which constantly monitor users’
lifestyles and offer optimal services and solutions whether at home, at
work, or on the move,” said Ishida.
“In Japan, Sharp’s vision of People-Oriented IoT is already exemplified
by over 150 products in 10 categories, including kitchen, pet care and
audiovisual solutions. And we plan to roll out such items to other
markets according to local needs, lifestyles, and culture.”
Along
with various other home appliances, the booth also showcases Sharp’s
recently acquired Dynabook brand of notebook computers, highlighted by
Ishida as another key element of the company’s vision: “Combining the
Dynabook brand with our AIoT and 8K solutions, we will explore new
possibilities for computers to offer innovative experiences to both
business users and individual consumers around the world.”
About Sharp
Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of innovative products and
core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of
electronics. Sharp sets its business vision as “Changing the World with
8K and AIoT.” 8K technology creates images that reveal a world beyond
our everyday reality and gives birth to thrilling new discoveries. AIoT
connects people and society through artificial intelligence and IoT
technology. Being the origin of countless innovations, through these
ideas, Sharp will continue to revolutionize the world. Sharp Corporation
employs 51,734 people around the world (as of September 30, 2018) and
recorded consolidated annual sales of 2.4 trillion yen for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2018.
For more information, please visit: http://sharp-world.com/
Contacts
Sharp Corporation
PR/Branding Team
pr-brand@sharp.co.jp