Toshiba, Sony Corp - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Sony Corp has purchased which image sensor technology company for an undisclosed sum on 8th October 2015?

a. New Imaging Technologies
b. Teledyne
c. Omni Vision
d. Softkinetic Systems
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Softkinetic Systems

Explanation:
Sony Corp has acquired Belgian image sensor technology company Softkinetic Systems for a sum which has not been publicly disclosed. Sony is looking to increase investment in what is the strongest area. Soft kinetic specialises in technology which measures time of flight and the deal comes after Sony Corp indicated it will split off semiconductor operations to boost growth of image sensors business.