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Morpho

Semiconductors · Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2004 · IPO 2011

Morpho, Inc. is a research and development company focused on imaging AI and image processing technologies. Founded in May 2004 by Masaki Hiraga and engineers from the University of Tokyo, the company aims to apply advanced technologies to meet societal needs. Morpho was established with the conviction that computer science is a practical endeavor and seeks to move research from theory to application. The company's business model centers on licensing its software products. Revenue is generated through royalties from products shipped with Morpho's software, support fees for porting and maintenance, and development fees. Morpho went public and was listed on the Mothers section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July 2011. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including surpassing 3 billion software licenses by August 2019. It has also established several subsidiaries, including Morpho US, Inc., Morpho Korea, Inc., Morpho AI Solutions, Inc., and Morpho China, Inc. Morpho's offerings include a range of software products that leverage advanced digital imaging algorithms. Key technologies include "PhotoSolid®" for still image stabilization, "MovieSolid®" for video stabilization, and "SoftNeuro®", a deep learning inference engine. The company's products are designed for stability, low capacity requirements, and low power consumption. Morpho has also developed solutions like "Morpho Semantic Filtering," which uses AI for image segmentation and pixel filtering, and "Morpho Video Processing Solutions" (MVPS), a suite of video enhancement software. In the automotive sector, it launched "Morpho Automotive Suite™," an AI solution package for applications like Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). The company serves several strategic business segments, including smart devices, automotive and mobility, factory automation, and smart cities. Its client base includes mobile device manufacturers, carriers, and processing platform providers. Morpho has formed strategic partnerships and alliances with major companies like NTT DOCOMO, NOKIA, DENSO, and Qualcomm. Keywords: imaging AI, image processing software, computational photography, deep learning, embedded software, mobile imaging, video stabilization, noise reduction, object detection, automotive AI, smart devices, software licensing, AI algorithms, computer vision, driver monitoring systems, advanced driver-assistance systems, factory automation, smart city solutions, semiconductor, IoT