Based on a joint development project between industry and academia of new structure graphics processor devised by Professor Tsuneo Ikedo of Hosei University, DMP was founded in July 2002 as a university-launched venture company aiming to show the world Japan’s sophisticated high technology of CG processor. DMP successfully listed on TSE Mothers in June 2011 and transitioned to the Growth Market due to the reorganization of the TSE’s market segments in April 2022. Since the founding, as an R&D-type fabless semiconductor vendor, DMP has focused on the visual computing※2※2 visual computing
High-performance processor technology for graphics and image processing that enables rich and interactive visual expression. Combined with displays and input devices of various electronic devices, it realizes an advanced and easy-to-use user interface, next-generation video games, video production for broadcasting incorporating 3D graphics image processing, medical equipment, and aerospace industrial equipment.field for
embedded systems※1※1 embedded systems
A computer system that is built into such as home appliances and machines to achieve specific functions. Its core business has centered on licensing business of hardware IPs (logic design data, etc.) and software IPs (mainly drivers for controlling hardware and tools to support contents creation) based on proprietary 2D/3D graphics technology, as well as development and sale of graphics LSIs※6※6 LSI
Large-scale integrated circuits composed of silicon wafers (materials with properties intermediate between conductors and insulators used in the manufacture of semiconductor products). LSI stands for Large Scale Integration and is also called semiconductor. incorporating these IPs. In recent years, leveraging its experience and expertise as a world-class graphics IP vendor, DMP has expanded into artificial intelligence (AI)※3※3 AI
Software and system that enable computers to make human-like perceptions and judgments such as computer programs that understand and judge sentences, images, conversations, and sounds. and deep learning※4※4 deep learning
A type of machine learning method that realizes artificial intelligence by utilizing human brain imitated neural network mechanism, which is being commercialized in the field of image recognition. DMP provides comprehensive AI solutions from algorithms, software, to hardware, and from edge to cloud, addressing challenges faced by our customers and society.

DMP’s business activities are classified into three categories:

DMP develops, licenses, and maintains hardware IP(logical design data, etc.) and software IP(mainly drivers for controlling hardware and tools to support contents creation) essential for high-definition rendering and artificial intelligence (AI) applications including deep learning※4※4 deep learning
A type of machine learning method that realizes artificial intelligence by utilizing human brain imitated neural network mechanism, which is being commercialized in the field of image recognition. as well as provides customization services for or its IP to meet specific customer’ requirements.

In addition to licensing IP products, DMP develops LSI semiconductor products based on its own IPs and outsource their manufacture to semiconductor foundries for commercial sales. Graphics LSIs (SoC※7※7 SoC
Integrated circuit (design method) that integrates a series of functions (systems) required on one semiconductor chip. SoC stands for System on a Chip.) are mainly incorporated in amusement equipment, while edge AI inference SoCs are incorporated in a broad range of AI-enabled equipment. DMP also procures and markets products such as image recognition systems (vision systems) for collaborative robots and camera modules for drones.

DMP provides a diverse range of services, including design services for reviewing and optimizing the entire SoC system using its various IP cores, algorithm development, and optimization services for software / hardware based on GPU※9※9 GPU
Arithmetic unit or processor specialized in real-time image processing represented by computer games. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit. By utilizing its better performance in parallel computing performance than CPU, technologies called GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on GPU) that apply its computing resources to purposes other than image processing are applied to the AI/deep learning field. / computer vision / AI technology cultivated through development of its own products. AI professional services provide a full range of AI-related services related to research and planning of implementing AI in customer’s products, PoC※10※10 PoC
Abbreviation for Proof of Concept. Verification and trial about feasibility before introducing a new concept, theory or principle in full scale. development, system development, and utilization and operation after productization.

※1Embedded System
A computer system that is built into home appliances and industrial machines to achieve specific functions.

※2Visual Computing
High-performance processor technology for graphics and image processing that enables rich and interactive visual expressions. Combined with displays and input devices of various electronic devices, it realizes an advanced and easy-to-use user interface, next-generation video games, video production for broadcasting incorporating 3D graphics image processing, medical equipment, and aerospace industrial equipment.

※3Artificial intelligence (AI)
Software and systems that enable computers to make human-like perceptions and judgments such as computer programs that understand and evaluate sentences, images, conversations, and sounds.

※4Deep Learning
A machine learning approach for AI that utilizes neural networks after the human brain, increasingly applied in practical image recognition.

※5IP Core
Partial circuit modules within an LSI, designed for a specific function (e.g. graphics IP core). IP stands for Intellectual Property.

※6LSI
Large-scale integrated circuits composed of silicon wafers (materials with properties intermediate between conductors and insulators used in the manufacture of semiconductor products). LSI stands for Large Scale Integration and is also called “semiconductor”.

※7SoC
Integrated circuit (design method) that integrates a series of required functions (systems) on a single semiconductor chip. SoC stands for System on a Chip.

※8GPU
Arithmetic units or processors specialized in real-time image processing, prominently used in computer games. GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit. Leveraging its superior parallel processing capabilities to CPU, technology that apply its computing resources to purposes beyond image processing (GPGPU: General-Purpose computing on GPU) is applied to the AI/deep learning field.

※9PoC
Abbreviation for Proof of Concept. Feasibility verification or trial before full-scale implementation of new concepts, theories or principles.