Taking DSC (digital still camera) and camcorders as an example, internal data storage is not an issue anymore thanks to the significant progress of the memory media technologies. Meanwhile, easier and more intuitive selection of the right picture and menu commands is becoming the key differentiation feature set as the brand competition gets more intense. This is why all OEMs are keen to have richer and more compelling GUI on these devices. The GSHARK-TAKUMI family lines up 3D and vector graphics IP cores that best suit different customer requirements to best accelerate the GUI.

The same story applies to other home appliances including digital TV sets, refrigerators and microwave ovens that are increasingly having network features. Here again, the GSHARK-TAKUMI family IP cores become the key solution for the best acceleration of GUIs on these devices.