Sockets, Inc. develops and offers services, applications, and database for Internet platforms. Its operations are carried out through the following business divisions: Recommendation Service, Personalized Service, Search Service, and Data Analytics Service. The Recommendation Service division provides recommended works, products, and information related to entertainment and general living. The Personalized Service division analyzes the behavior history of service users over time and provide works and information that suit each individual's tastes. The Search Service division utilizes database and specializes in specialized fields, and service users can search, know, and purchase more specific specialized information compared to general search services. The Data Analytics Service division collects and analyzes word-of-mouth information and behavior history, analyze it in combination with sensitivity data, and perform impression evaluation, impression comparison, planning, product procurement, product development, sales forecasting, promotion effect measurement, media planning, and production support. It also provides various marketing support services. The company was founded by Koji Urabe on June 23, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.