The Future is Smart: Taiwan’s Most Innovative Companies to Unveil Transformative AIoT Products at CES 2019
Jan. 7th Press Conference Offers Sneak Peek
of AI Facial Recognition Engine, Underwater Drone, Smart Retail Signage
Shelf, and Sterilizer that Turns Water into Sanitizer
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/AIoT?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#AIoTlt;/agt;–International CES – Ushering in an exciting new year, the Taiwan
External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan’s foremost trade
promotion organization, will provide a first look at breakthroughs from
some of Taiwan’s most innovative companies poised to lead the current
AIoT trend. At the January 7th press conference at CES 2019,
AI and facial recognition pioneer CyberLink, startup ELECLEAN,
flat panel displays firm Innolux, and advanced unmanned
autonomous vehicle (UAV) technology systems developer ThunderTiger
will showcase products that have the potential to dramatically improve
people’s work and everyday lives – not just in Taiwan, but globally.
These breakthrough products – which include a highly precise AI facial
recognition system, a futuristic underwater drone, a smart digital shelf
display, and a portable sterilizer device that turns water into
disinfectant – are breakthroughs soon to be unveiled in the backdrop of
a host of innovations launched in Taiwan this year.
Taiwan, a country known for its key role in the global supply chain of
the information and communication industry, welcomed the launch of
Amazon’s latest innovation center in August, and pulsates with an
invigorating atmosphere for product designers and manufacturers.
Taiwan’s many cutting-edge AIoT innovations, exemplified by four
presenting companies – also winners of the prestigious Taiwan Excellence
award – will be unveiled at “The Future is Smart: Taiwan Innovations for
2019 & Beyond” CES press conference:
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CyberLink – FaceMe
With years of research in the fields of
artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink’s FaceMe® is
one of the world’s most highly precise facial recognition systems.
Powered by deep learning and a neural network algorithm, its high
precision yields up to a 98.41% true acceptance rate (TAR), with a
false acceptance rate (FAR) of less than 10-6 (0.000001).
With such high precision, FaceMe is perfect for security and
surveillance solutions and multiple applications such as smart homes,
smart offices, smart retailers, and smart cities. Its AI facial
recognition engine runs smoothly on systems with less memory or with
lower CPU/GPU computing power, allowing deployments into a
price-sensitive mass market.CyberLink, in addition to its
expertise in AI and facial recognition, has shipped several hundred
million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the
award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD. Over the
years CyberLink has forged close long-term partnerships with the
world’s leading personal computer and peripheral device manufacturers.
Through hardware preloading, CyberLink provides PC brands with
versatile application software that helps them fulfill the needs of
end customers. -
ELECLEAN – Disinfectant Sprayer
ELECLEAN’s Disinfectant
Sprayer is the first ever portable sterilizing device that transforms
water into disinfectant, eliminating bacteria and viruses. After
storing water in the container, simply press the switch to produce ROS
(Reactive Oxygen Species) and create a spray that can reduce common
germs in daily life. It is certified effective in destroying 99.99% of
contagions like E. coli, H1N1, and enterovirus. It does not
contain chemical add-ons and is light enough to be carried around. It
serves as the perfect tool in cleaning the environment and
disinfecting the human body. -
Innolux – Electronic Shelf Labels
Redefining the future of
retail, Innolux’s new digital shelf label displays allow you to ensure
product information is kept current by letting content be updated
easily and efficiently. The new 23.1” and 29” bar type TFT electronic
shelf label displays feature an extra-wide screen and are ideal for
applications such as electronic shelf labels used to display product
details, pricing, and any special offers. With a digital shelf label
display, you can ensure product information is kept current by
ensuring content can be updated easily and efficiently.Innolux
is one of the world’s key manufacturers of flat panel displays, which
they supply to some of the world’s well-known TV brands. Its
all-inclusive product lines span the full range of TFT LCD panel
modules and touch panels, including TV panels, PID, desktop monitors,
notebook computer panels, small and medium-sized panels, and medical
and automotive panels. -
ThunderTiger – Seadragon
An autonomous water robot,
Seadragon at its core is a remote-controlled submarine for
surveillance, rescue, and marine research. The nifty device is highly
maneuverable thanks to its vectored thrust configuration and possesses
additional stabilizing capacity optimized for inspection and
research-class missions. Its cross-platform interface is user friendly
and intuitive to use. The Seadragon can explore to depths of 200
meters (218 yards) and has quick-swappable batteries for long
missions. It is also equipped with a maneuverable hand and a
flashlight. Seadragon is among the leaders of the emerging underwater
drone market.A global leader, Thunder Tiger has
specialized in the design and manufacture consumer-grade remotely
controlled aircraft for 40 years. In the fiercely competitive drone
market, Thunder Tiger has used its core competencies to develop larger
unmanned vehicles for industrial and commercial uses and applications,
ranging from Detecting Radar Rescue Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV).
TAITRA’s Taiwan Innovations Press Conference @ CES 2019
On January 7th, TAITRA will host the press conference at the
Mandalay Bay South Convention Center, Lagoon K, Level 2, in Las Vegas
from 4pm to 5pm. The event will provide early access to these innovative
companies’ spokespeople and their products, as well as the opportunity
to hear from senior officials from TAITRA and the Taiwan government.
Media representatives are encouraged to register in advance or to
request one-on-one media interviews here.
Visit TAIWAN Excellence Pavilion @ CES 2019
Throughout CES 2019, TAITRA will showcase some of Taiwan’s best in
information and communications technologies at the Las Vegas Convention
Center, Hall 1, #20636. The Taiwan Excellence team and respective
company representatives will demonstrate the latest advancements in
smart home, smart healthcare, smart transportation, gaming, and more.
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Taiwan Excellence
The symbol of Taiwan Excellence was established in 1992 by Taiwan’s
Ministry of Economic Affairs, and subsequently the Taiwan Excellence
Selection was launched the following year. The selection is based on the
distinct criteria of R&D, quality, design, and marketing. Products that
have been selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards would serve as
examples of the domestic industries and be promoted by the government in
the international market in an effort to shape the creative image for
Taiwanese businesses. This year marks the 26th selection,
making the symbol of Taiwan Excellence a prestigious brand for
enterprises in Taiwan to strive and be recognized by, and is highly
reputed throughout the world. Please visit www.taiwanexcellence.org
for more information.
Organized by: Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA
The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), under The Ministry of
Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan, is responsible for
implementing policies and regulations governing foreign trade, economic
cooperation, and foreign investments. Established in January 1969,
BOFT’s role and position have undergone ongoing adjustments to meet the
needs of a shifting international economic and trade environment. BOFT
has been guiding and working with the Taiwan External Trade Development
Council (TAITRA) in numerous trade promotion projects and
activities both internationally and domestically. Having worked closely
with TAITRA for many decades, BOFT continues to entrust TAITRA with
various critical government projects relating to trade and investments,
promoting Taiwan on every international aspect.
Organized by: TAITRA
Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is the
foremost non-profit, semi-governmental trade promotion organization in
Taiwan. Founded in 1970 to help promote foreign trade, TAITRA is jointly
sponsored by the government, industry associations, and several
commercial organizations. TAITRA assists Taiwanese businesses in
strengthening their international competitiveness and in dealing with
the challenges they face in foreign markets. TAITRA boasts a
well-coordinated trade promotion and information network consisting of
over 1,200 trained specialists stationed throughout its Taipei
headquarters and 60 branches worldwide. Together with sister
organizations, the Taiwan Trade Center (TTC) and Taipei World
Trade Center (TWTC), TAITRA has created a wealth of trade
opportunities through effective promotion strategies. www.taitra.org.tw
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