Sharp will launch a new cloud-based media service business, named “GALAPAGOS”, to provide a new user experience, while evolving to meet each customer’s changing needs with a network service and device specifically designed for the Japanese market. The first effort in this area will be an e-bookstore service that is planned to begin in December of this year. Two compatible tablet …

Sharp will introduce two full touchscreen 3G smartphones, the SH8128U and SH8118U, into the Chinese market starting from October of this year. Hereafter, Sharp plans to progressively launch smartphones for the Chinese market.

These smartphones come equipped with a large touchscreen LCD and user-friendly interface that is touch-oriented, easy-to-use, and intuitive. The models are designed for a comfortable fit in the hand and a high-grade visual appearance with simple flowing lines. …

Sharp has developed a 3D camera module for mobile devices capable of capturing high-definition (720p*2) 3D video images, an industry first. Sharp will start shipping samples in July. Mass production of these modules will begin within 2010.

3D images are composed of two views taken using two cameras that simultaneously capture separate images for the right and left eyes. Consequently, a 3D camera requires peripheral circuitry to apply image processing to the …