CITIZEN, an innovator in watchmaking, announced today the launch of its newest version of CZ Smart, the Smarter Smartwatch, at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2023. The revolutionary wearable provides a built-in self-care advisor through the proprietary CZ Smart YouQ application, developed using research pioneered by NASA's Ames Research Center and AI built through CITIZEN partnerships using the environment and tools within IBM Watson Studio on IBM Cloud. The CZ Smart YouQ software helps the wearer understand and anticipate patterns of fatigue and alertness and offers customized insights and personalized strategies to build better habits to maximize a wearer's daily potential. CZ Smart watches combine timeless watch design, purposeful function, and innovative technology in a game-changing wearable device.The CZ Smart YouQ application provides insights that help make the wearer smarter about their own wellness, syncs with their daily life, and provides real-time biofeedback. Using neural networks developed within the IBM Watson Studio workspace, CZ Smart YouQ can learn and understand the wearer's chronotype (an individual's preferred timing of sleep and wake) within seven to ten days by processing their sleep data and Alert Scores and deepens that understanding over time. Alert Scores are generated when a wearer takes a custom-designed Alert Monitor test, a consumer-facing iteration of NASA's Psychomotor Vigilance Task Test (PVT+), originally developed to determine the mental acuity of astronauts. The CZ Smart YouQ Alert Monitor was designed based on NASA's PVT+ test and utilizing research from leading science and academic experts at NASA's Ames Research Center Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory. The Alert Monitor tests are brief, gamified, and can be taken daily to measure the wearer's alertness.Through personal data points captured with the watch, including Alert Scores, chronotype, sleep patterns, activity, and heart rate monitoring, CZ Smart YouQ quantitatively analyzes and learns about the wearer's unique characterization, rhythms, and habits to enhance personalization. By utilizing a dynamic recognition model to match wearers to their chronotype, the CZ Smart YouQ application recommends highly personalized Power Fixes, suggested actions to help the wearer mitigate the effects of fatigue, improve alertness, and promote the building of better habits, readying the wearer to meet whatever the day may bring.Over time, aggregating wearer data will enable CZ Smart YouQ to cater to wearers more personally; not just in understanding them, and their relationship to chronotypes, but also in understanding the effectiveness of certain Power Fixes for each person."The latest CZ Smart watch is a game-changing product that brings CITIZEN's legacy of watchmaking together with best-in-class research and technology of NASA and IBM, directly to wearers' wrists," said Jeffrey Cohen, President at CITIZEN Watch America. "Coupled with the proprietary CZ Smart YouQ application, this smartwatch is a revolution in wearable wellness."The YouQ Software is available exclusively on the second generation of CZ Smart watches. Styles include a sport model, available with silicone, leather, and stainless-steel bracelet straps and a casual model in mesh bracelet, stainless steel links, and silicone straps. All CITIZEN CZ Smart watches offer downloadable, customizable dials and a range of interchangeable bracelet, mesh, leather, and silicone straps for practicality and style preference. CITIZEN also highlighted a new second generation Hybrid smartwatch at CES 2023, which will launch to consumers in the second half of 2023, with the YouQ wellness software implemented in due course (date to be confirmed).Citizen launched the first generation of CZ Smart watches in November 2020 with the brand's first-ever touchscreen smartwatch, followed by a hybrid model in Fall 2021. The latest generation of CZ Smart watches with the proprietary CZ Smart YouQ application will be available in the U.S. at www.citizenwatch.com starting in March 2023.Details on international availability (UK, Canada, and Mexico) will be furnished upon request.Technical SpecificationsBrandCITIZEN CZ Smart PQ SmartwatchModelSport: MX1010-59X, MX1017-50X, MX1011-05X, MX1018-06X, MX1016-28XCasual: MX1000-52X, MX1002-57X, MX1005-83X, MX1003-71X, MX1000-28X, MX1000-01XLaunchMarch 2023Case Size / Display Size / Display Type41mm Casual and 44mm Sport / 1.3" / AMOLEDProcessor / StorageQualcomm Snapdragon Wear4100+ / 8GBRechargeable Battery24+ hour battery life, varies based on usage. Full charge in 40-minutesSport and Casual Smartwatch: Up to 20% better battery lifeHybrid Smartwatch: Up to 50% better battery lifePlay Store Auto Install / Pre-Loaded AppsGoogle Fit, CZ Smart YouQ Strava, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon AlexaSensorsGyroscope, altimeter, barometer, accelerometer, heart rate sensor, SP02, ambient light sensorSpecificationsAndroid and iOS compatible* / Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / GPS / NFC / Microphone / Speaker*Supported features may vary between countries with compatibility subject to change.

MSI, the world leader in gaming, content creation, business & productivity and AIoT solutions, presents its brand new lineup, as well as its CES 2023 Innovation Awards honorees, at CES 2023. From Jan 5th to 8th visitors worldwide are welcome to get hands-on experience with MSI's award-winning lineup and powerful new products, including laptops, desktops, monitors, graphics cards, components, and automotive and commercial solutions.Exhibition Date: Jan 5th – Jan 8th, 2023 Opening Hours: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM Venue: Veronese 2403-2406, The Venetian Las Vegas"CES is one of the world's most influential tech events where all tech giants, including MSI, proudly showcase the latest and greatest in tech," said Sam Chern, MSI Vice President of Marketing. "The Leap to Singularity is our theme of the year. It brings to light how MSI utilizes the most innovative and advanced technology to surpass all limits and make a significant change to the lives of mankind with persistent endeavor."MSI, the world leader in gaming, Its Latest Product Lineup and CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honorees Take Center Stage.Photo: CompanyMSI's products are on display at The Venetian, Level 2, Veronese 2403-2406. The lineup features 14 products that won 15 CES 2023 Innovation Awards, which include monitors, laptops, desktops, and components. CES awards were first announced in November, with additional awards to be revealed on January 3, 2023.Below is a list of products on display and the awards won:MSI Stealth 14 Studio Gaming LaptopThe Stealth 14 Studio is a "stealthy" continuation in a compact form available in a unique colorway. The colorway features a contrasting smokey white exterior and a black-out interior. Inside, the 12.4 x 9.7 x 0.82-inch Magnesium Aluminum Alloy chassis contains the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6 to keep high performance under the radar. For long-duration gaming to stay silent and cool, it is packed with the Vapor Chamber Cooler. Experience immersion with the QHD+ 240Hz IPS-level Display, 84-key rich illuminating SteelSeries Per-Key RGB keyboard, and 4-speaker multi-range by Dynaudio system. The Stealth 14's award was recognized under the "Gaming" category, which was announced on January 3.MSI Stealth 14 Studio Gaming LaptopMSI Raider GE78 Gaming LaptopThe Raider GE78 HX redefines what gaming means to esports and immersion. Built with the latest Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, high refresh rate, metal chassis, and AI Cooling system. The Raider series comes with comprehensive ports, camera shutter, and a new chassis design featuring a Matrix RGB light bar for gamers to show their style. Everything the users need in a mighty compact design. The Raider GE78 HX's award was recognized under the "Gaming" category, which was announced on January 3.MSI Stealth 16 Studio Gaming LaptopThe Stealth 16 Studio is an ultra-thin, light, and powerful laptop equipped with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6. The newly designed thermal system comes with 2 fans and 7 heat pipes for optimal heat dissipation. Allowing the laptop to unleash its full performance while remaining stealthy, quiet, and cool thanks to its Magnesium Aluminum Alloy chassis. The latest NVIDIA's raytracing technology and 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz IPS-level display deliver a buttery-smooth gaming experience with VR capabilities. The 99Whr battery and the latest Thunderbolt 4 give it a long-lasting battery life and fast charging capabilities. Lastly, the noise-reducing webcam with 1080P resolution makes this system versatile for business meetings and presentations. The Stealth 16's award was recognized under the "Gaming" category, which was announced on January 3.MSI Pen 2The MSI Pen 2 runs on the latest Microsoft MPP2.6 protocol to support haptic feedback. Together with pressure and tilt support, the new iteration provides a true-to-life writing experience. The unique graphite pen tip writes on both touch panels and paper without needing to exchange any parts on the pen, transitioning seamlessly between digital and physical creation. The MSI Pen 2's award was recognized under the "Computer Peripherals and Accessories" category, which was announced on January 3.MSI Titan GT77 HX Gaming LaptopThe Titan GT77 HX is a desktop replacement. With a desktop performance of the latest Intel Core i9-13980HX Processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6 to drive all the needs. The new chassis design comes with a projective mystic light bar, a Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile mechanical keyboard, Cooler Boost Titan with 4 fans and 8 pipes, all in a 0.91-inch thin chassis. To top it off, it also comes equipped with a 17.3in 4K 144Hz MiniLED display, IR camera and a 99Whr battery. Everything that is needed in the ultimate machine, a true Titan. The Titan GT77 HX's award was recognized under the "Computer Hardware & Components" category, which was announced on January 3.MSI GeForce RTX 40 Series Graphics CardsPowered by the new ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, MSI GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards unite the latest graphics technology, high-performance circuit board design, and advanced cooling. Among the new series cards, GeForce RTX 4090 SUPRIM LIQUID X 24G won an award under the "Gaming" category in November. SUPRIM LIQUID applies a closed-loop liquid cooling system, a single TORX 5.0 fan, and a 240 mm radiator that keeps temperatures even lower to allow new performance levels.MSI GeForce RTX 40 Series Graphics Cards.MSI SPATIUM M570 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 HSThe SPATIUM M570 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 HS, with blazing-fast read/write speeds of up to 10GB/s, unites PCIe Gen 5 controller technology with MSI's bronze-colored aluminum heatsink for a performance storage package that unleashes phenomenal transfer rates in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities for professionals, content creators, and gamers.MSI VIGOR GK71 SONIC – BLUE SWITCHES Gaming KeyboardMSI VIGOR GK71 SONIC Keyboard is a mid to high-end gaming keyboard that aims to enhance the user's experience by focusing on comfort, practicality, and aesthetics. The exclusively-developed MSI SONIC BLUE mechanical switches are made to be a light 45g clicky keystroke with audible feedback so that gamers can achieve "Light Touch, Instant Kill." The VIGOR GK71 Sonic's award was recognized under the "Computer Peripherals & Accessories" category, which was announced on January 3.MSI CLUTCH GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS Gaming MouseMSI CLUTCH GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS weighs only a mere 85g and is designed for FPS gamers. It features an ergonomic shape with patented MSI Diamond Lightgrips as well as a top-notch optical sensor offering up to 26000 dpi. It maximizes any gaming experience and enhances performance and precision of every micro-movement.MSI RadiX Series Gaming RouterMSI RadiX lineup is a series of gaming routers that features AI QoS, which can reduce the 90% ping rate to provide extremely low latency for gamers. RadiX BE22000 Turbo adopts Wi-Fi 7 technology and auto-detecting antennas that change antenna patterns to follow your device location, enhancing signal coverage. The prime thermal module ensures RadiX AXE6600 and AX6600 ultra-performance even in heavy traffic.MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED & 491C QD-OLED Curved Gaming MonitorDesigned for ultimate immersive gaming, the latest MSI's renowned QD series combines the newest OLED panel technology. MSI QD-OLED products provide the best gaming with super-fast 0.1ms response time, fascinating image quality, and a truly wide color gamut. The MEG 342C QD-OLED won an award under the "Computer Peripherals & Accessories" in November and the 491C QD-OLED Monitor won two awards, recognized under the "Gaming" and "Computer Peripherals & Accessories" category.MSI MAG 275CQRX Curved Gaming MonitorWinning the "Computer Peripherals and Accessories" category in November, this monitor will no longer have users choosing between a curvature or a monitor's response time thanks to the latest advancements in Rapid VA technology. With a 1000R curvature, 250Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and a 2560x1440 resolution, users can take advantage of immersive gaming on a curved display without having to sacrifice image clarity or fluid gameplay.MSI MEG Trident X2 13th Gaming DesktopMEG Trident X2 has an exclusive HMI 2.0 function. In addition to monitoring system status and adjusting performance, it can even operate the GI function of MSI gaming monitors. The MEG Trident X2 is powered by the top-tier Intel Core i9 processor and RTX 40 Series graphics cards. Based on MSI exclusive Silent Storm Cooling 3 technology with air baffle design, the MEG Trident X2 can offer the smoothest gaming experience in 3A game title. The MEG Trident X2's award was recognized under the "Gaming" category in November.MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MotherboardThe MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE motherboard rises to the challenge with an advanced design built for overclocking, gaming, and demanding workloads. The MEG Z790 Godlike was awarded under the "Gaming" category in November.The MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE motherboard rises to the challenge with an advanced design built for overclocking, gaming, and demanding workloads.Photo: CompanyMSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 Power SupplyThe MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is an 80 PLUS platinum-certified power supply unit that is fully ready for ATX 3.0 and PCIe 5.0. It can safely sustain 2x total power excursion and 3x GPU power excursion while featuring software-integrated functions that make it simple and direct to use. The MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 Power Supply was awarded under the "Computer Peripherals & Accessories" category in November.MSI Modem MD271UL MonitorModern MD271UL 4K monitor with a sleek, curved, and elegant rear cover comes with 1.07 billion display colors and Type C with 65W PD. The exclusive app MSI Display Kit & Eye-Q Check system both ensure productivity and eye-care technology for users. The Modern MD271UL Monitor was awarded under the "Home Audio/Video Components & Accessories" category in November.MSI MS-XP01 EV PremiumEV Charger Premium/EV Charger AI is a smart Electric Vehicle AC charger compliant with SAE J1772 Type1 and IEC 62196-2 Type 2 which offers rapid charging power up to 13.2 KW through 60A output current. The built-in 7" display clearly indicates charging status. Its stylish design with IP55 rating is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Moreover, it supports remote management, payment system, and license plate recognition (EV Charger AI) via wireless connections.EV Charger Premium/EV Charger AI is a smart Electric Vehicle AC charger compliant with SAE J1772 Type1 and IEC 62196-2 Type 2 which offers rapid charging power up to 13.2 KW through 60A output current.Photo: CompanyMSI MS-98M3 3.5" Single Board Computer Build in AMR-AI-PJ-UVGI RobotMS-98M3 is the embedded 3.5" SBC that supports multiplexing with 11th generation Intel IOTG Core processor, codenamed Tiger Lake-UP3 series of ultra-low power and high-performance, providing reliability and high durability with lower power consumption, and actively deploy in multiple applications such as AMR-AI-PJ-UVGI Robot, which was verified by Texcell/France to effectively inactivate the new SARS-COV2 virus within seconds.Enjoy a truly immersive virtual 7.1 sound through your standard stereo speaker and hear the differenceNahimic Easy Surround is an innovative audio solution that turns any Bluetooth speaker into a surround sound system — allowing for a real surround experience. Best for immersion in single-player games or for improving the spatial situation awareness of surrounding in competitive games. Now supported in MSI laptops and desktops.

ible Technology, an IoT and wearable device company in Taiwan, is named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for its latest invention, Airvida T1. This is the second time for ible to be recognized by CES after winning an award from CES in 2020. The CES Innovation Awards program is an influential technology competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 28 consumer technology product categories. ible's innovative wearable air purifier, Airvida T1, has won among 2,100 submissions and will be exhibited in the CES Unveiled media event on Jan. 3 and the CES main fairs on Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV.Airvida T1 is the world's first wearable ionic air purifier with noise-canceling earbuds. It can protect users from both air pollutants and ambient noises. This device is also accompanied by a mobile app that can inform users of instant air quality information. The whole set of Airvida T1 enables everyone to enjoy both clean air and fresh music wherever they go.This wearable air purifier provides a great solution to people's growing concern about air-related issues. It can gather up to 3 million negative ions/cm^3 around users' facial area every 0.6 seconds, equivalent to the number of ions 300 forests generate. Through ible's unique Breathing Pathway Eco Ion Technology, Airvida T1 produces negative ions which can attach to approaching harmful airborne particles and turn them into bigger and heavier chunks to fall to the ground. By this mechanism, it can remove 99.9% of pollen, allergens, PM2.5, and viruses to create a zone of cleaner air in the facial area.Airvida T1 can be used with the Airvida Connect app that offers instant AQI (Air Quality Index), PM2.5, and pollen information based on users' locations. The app sends a notification about air quality every morning to prepare users for the air pollutants and allergens they may encounter during the day. The quantity of emitted negative ions is adjustable to reach a balance between air purifying efficacy and battery life. When the air quality is acceptable, the level of negative ions can be set in the low or moderate mode to save battery life. When facing serious air pollution, the level of ions can be elevated to the highest through the app to provide even better protection from detrimental airborne particles.Compared to other earphone brands, the music-listening experience of Airvida T1 is surprisingly not compromised. It adopts hybrid active noise-canceling technology to let users focus on their tune without the disturbance of external noises. The advanced multi-layer diaphragm and dynamic driver of the earbuds can unfold an outstanding sound composition with the depth of the low notes. Airvida T1 also provides speedy and stable connectivity to users' smartphones through the latest Bluetooth 5.3. The such product creates a captivating sound experience free of interruption.In addition, Airvida T1's consumer-focused design makes it fit various occasions. This product weighs only 9.5 grams per earbud and is comfortable to wear for hours. The battery can last for 5 hours when both air purifying and music playing operate (more than 24 hours when only turning on the air purifying function). Airvida T1 also enables users to make hands-free calling and change songs without taking out their smartphones. The product can be put in its own charging case to be used as a desktop air purifier as well. These features make Airvida T1 friendly and easy to use when you are commuting, working, or exercising.Airvida family has sold over 300,000 units in 10+ countries. Based on the customer reviews on Rakuten Japan, Airvida has not only gotten a 4.5 out of 5 rating but has also made 97% of hay fever sufferers feel that their allergy symptoms have been greatly improved.Airvida is designed and manufactured in Taiwan. It fulfills all the highest standards of material (RoHS), performance, efficiency optimization (SGS & Kisato Research Center for Environmental Science (Japan) & FIA (Japan) reports), and safety regulation (CE & FCC & UL). In addition to its safety, Airvida's impressive purifying efficacy and innovative product concept also earned it CES 2023 & 2020 Innovation Awards, 2021 Good Design Award (Japan), German Innovation Awards 2022, the first prize in the Epidemic Prevention Category of 2019, 2020, 2021 SNQ (Symbol of National Quality, Taiwan), and 2022 Taiwan Excellence Awards. ible Technology will continue to make dedication to developing products that enable everyone to choose a healthier life.Feel free to visit us at CES 2023 to experience fresh air with music brought by Airvida T1!The visiting hours and venues are as follows,>> CES Unveiled Las Vegas (Media Only): 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm PST, Jan. 3, 2023 at Booth EP-533, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Shoreline Exhibit Hall>> CES 2023 Main Fairs: 9 am – 6 pm PST, Jan. 5-8, 2023 at Booth DH06, 62901, Hall G, Eureka Parkible Technology is very honored to be named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for its latest invention, Airvida T1

At CES 2023, Owl Autonomous Imaging announced the availability of an Evaluation Kit for their new Thermal Ranger ADAS & Autonomous Navigation Development Platform.This hardware and software kit enables Tier 1 and OEM automotive companies to easily evaluate the Thermal Ranger imaging solution of Owl AI (https://www.owlai.us) for use in their Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB) and other ADAS applications supporting L2, L2+ and L3/L4 requirements. Owl's monocular thermal camera solution enables 2D & 3D perception for object classification, 3D segmentation of objects, RGB-to-thermal fusion and highly accurate distance measurements."Our unique, patented solutions deliver panoramic thermal imaging and dense range maps are superior to HDR RGB cameras, and/or LiDAR or RADAR sensors for difficult night and blinding light situations," says Chuck Gershman, CEO of Owl Autonomous Imaging. "Unlike cumbersome stereo camera approaches, a single Owl AI 3D thermal camera delivers distance information throughout the entire field of view (FOV) and is immune to vehicle vibration for reliable and robust mapping. Thermal sensing is an important camera modality which can see in complete darkness as well as in blinding light, which is critical for pedestrian safety."The world's only Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging Solution, the Thermal Ranger platform not only enables cars to see at night, it also enables the vehicle to know how far away the living object is and what it is. Owl's 3D Thermal Ranger currently provides VGA image resolution. However, in the near future, using our in-development HD imaging, Ranger will provide a 150X improvement in resolution and cloud density over other sensing modalities.It operates day and night, in all weather, and definitively classifies vulnerable road users (VRUs) including pedestrians, cyclists, animals and vehicles, all the while calculating position and direction to enable safe autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle operation.When other cameras and perception sensors are blinded by the environment, thermal ranging cameras work.The Thermal Ranger Platform:The platform consists of a thermal imaging camera, an NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin AI processor, and the Owl AI software suite including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), ROS applications, AI/ML framework and drivers, and necessary cables and adapters. The CNNs operate on the thermal images to provide 3D Object classification and ranging information using the Robot Operating System (ROS) Publish/Subscribe interface. Several example ROS applications are also included.All required software is supplied installed and ready for use. In addition to the software required for operation of the NVIDIA processor, the following modules are included:Owl AI/ML Neural Networks Autonomous Emergency Braking application 3D Birds-eye-view application Object segmentation Raw thermal video viewer Raw thermal video recorder Thermal with both 2D and 3D bounding boxes and colorized range dataThe Evaluation Platform is available now.OWL thermal platform stack componentsOwl 3D thermal computer vision, sensor and software solutions for industrial and automotive mobility

Richtek, the global leading analog IC design company has teamed up with EPC, the leading provider of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power management technology to launch a new reference design for fast charging applications, achieving high power density and up to 98% efficiency.Supporting up to 140-watt fast charging, the newly released reference design uses the RT6190 4-switches, Buck-Boost controller with integrated GaN drivers and the EPC2204 100V enhancement-mode GaN FETs. This combination shrinks the total solution size by over 20% compared to traditional solutions and achieves 98% efficiency for 20V and 12V output voltage. The features of fast switching, high efficiency and small size make it an ideal solution for battery chargers, battery stabilizers at a fixed voltage and USB PD 3.1 fast charging (supporting 5V, 20V, 28V and 36V). It can operate without heatsink while limiting the maximum temperature rise to under 55 degree Celsius from 12V to 20V at 5A continuous current. It can be applied in various end applications, such as power banks, mobile phone chargers, car chargers, e-bikes and solar applications.The RT6190 is a 4-switches bi-directional Buck-Boost controller with I2C interface, using peak current mode control. The input voltage ranges between 4V and 36V and the output voltage is programmable between 3V and 36V, supporting dynamic voltage scaling. The switching frequency reaches up to 1MHz for high power density and the device offers power saving mode for high light load efficiency. Output current, voltage and soft start can be precisely programmed, and the device is fully protected and offers OCP, UVLO, OVP, OTP, cycle by cycle current limit, and PGOOD in a tiny WQFN package, 5mm by 5mm.The RT6190 is now in production. Please contact Richtek for more product information and samples.The EPC2204 is a 100V GaN FET with 6mOhm max RDS(on), 5.7nC QG, 0.8nC QGD, 1.8nC QGS and zero QRR in a super small 2.5mm x 1.5mm footprint and can deliver up to 29A continuous current and 125A peak current. The excellent dynamic parameters allow very small switching losses at 500kHz – 1MHz switching frequency, especially in hard switching applications like buck boost converters. Higher switching frequency enable to reduce the inductor value, size, and DCR and the capacitor count for less losses and higher power density.

ThroughTek Co., Ltd. (TUTK), a solution provider of AI-IoT cloud platform services, will be exhibiting at CES, in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2023 in the Venetian Expo. TUTK will showcase its new AI-IoT products and solutions while giving visitors an introduction to learn how these products and solutions can benefit their businesses.TUTK will showcase a series of AI-IoT products and solutions at CES, focusing on Hausetopia App, VSaaS PaaS, Cloud VMS, DMP and more. These products can help businesses quickly realize cloud management of surveillance videos, data, and IoT devices and build an IoT device community conjoined by TUTK.Hausetopia App – A Ready-to-use ApplicationHausetopia App – A ready-to-use applicationHausetopia App, a multi-function application, delivers a secure and connected environment among IoT devices and allows users to easily create various automated scenarios. It enables customers to build their own branded app easily and save production time to market especially with hardware from different vendors, encompassing remote access, monitoring, and smart sensing management for IoT devices for the end users.Cloud VMS - Cloud Video Management SystemCloud VMS - Cloud video management systemWith Kalay Cloud VMS SDK plug-in, businesses can easily direct any IP Camera, wireless camera, NVR, XVR, also associated data from access control and sensors to the cloud and are able to manage and provide value-added service in one single platform.It enables users or installers to remotely configure, monitor, smart search, video record, and do maintenance via the cloud under an encrypted transmission channel and optimizes AI features from the edge or from the cloud to avoid false alarms and add business intelligence services.DMP - Data / Device Management PlatformDMP - Data / device management platformTUTK's DMP provides an excellent data management experience for businesses to collect, store, view data, and manage security surveillance devices remotely. Through this platform, businesses can control and check real-time statuses of their IoT devices. In the event of safety or security threats, businesses can utilize this platform to effectively prevent incidents from escalating.The highlights in the exhibition will only show a part of TUTK's commitment to leveraging IoT technology to support various hardware devices to become smarter. TUTK will continue to cooperate with ecosystem partners to develop the IoT device community associated with TUTK.

GIGABYTE, a leading brand of computer innovations and key player in the tech industry, resumes its strong presence at the upcoming CES (#9119 LVCC North Hall). From January 5th to 8th, GIGABYTE will exhibit its HPC products and total solutions, demonstrating the full breadth of the 'Power of Computing' and its impact on shaping the technology landscape.GIGABYTE is addressing a serious topic that concerns the tech industry on a global scale with its HPC solutions. The data centers in the world account for as much carbon emission as the entire aviation industry while technology continues progressing rapidly in the direction where more computing performance is required to keep up with the innovations. This challenge of balancing computing demand vs carbon footprint can be overcome by optimizing data centers' operation stability and power usage effectiveness using advanced cooling solutions, which is one of the highlighted sections in GIGABYTE's booth. The section features a walkthrough of the mainstream cooling solutions and a display of server products designed to fit in air, direct-liquid, and immersion cooling.GIGABYTE to showcase its latest innovations at CES 2023Photo: CompanyGIGABYTE invested in immersion cooling technology early, and has a monumental breakthrough this year as it released its own-designed immersion cooling tanks that comply with both EIA and OCP specifications. The investment in immersion cooling has come to fruition as GIGABYTE's expertise in the technology was trusted by the world's leading IC foundry giant, which in turn, garnered GIGABYTE's experience and products to propel its advanced process and pursue its ESG leadership and influence.Vehicle tech is thriving as it leverages the power of computing to helm artificial intelligence and communications, therefore paving way for safer driving and smarter traffic. With extensive experience in developing ADCU (Autonomous Driving Control Unit) and ADAS DCU (Domain Control Unit), GIGABYTE provides the automotive industry with high-performance Zonal Integrated DCUs and decision-making control hosts, which are built with a centralized architecture and can be integrated into various requirements and design concepts, lowering vehicle production costs.High Performance Computing Platform for Safer and Greener TransportationPhoto: CompanyGIGABYTE invited other companies of key components and strategic partnership to exhibit a comprehensive demonstration of a smart car, illustrating the computers' capacity to receive information from multiple signals and process the information in real-time to prompt critical and accurate corresponding commands.The annual CES remains a landmark event for thought leaders and influencers to come together and pivot future tech evolution. The 'Power of Computing' is becoming a prevalent resource that pushes the pedal of the 21st century digital transformation. GIGABYTE brought its data center expertise and industry know-how, from HPC servers, workstations to personal computers, and AI solutions from development platforms to self-driving cars, to empower users from enterprises to individuals to expand their business endeavors and personal visions. GIGABYTE is excited to welcome attendees to visit its booth to connect and move the future together using 'Power of Computing'.

Point One Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technology, today announced its FusionEngine software, a complete, high-performance ASIL-rated precise location solution for Automotive applications is now compatible with ST's TeseoAPP (Teseo ASIL Precise Positioning) GNSS Chipset. The combined solution assures functional safety at ASIL-B, a critical requirement for Level 3+ ADAS systems.Point One's FusionEngine is a trusted, tightly coupled positioning solution built on the Company's proprietary self-calibrating sensor-fusion algorithms. Fusion Engine can be easily integrated into a variety of host processors that are used for enabling Level 3+ ADAS and autonomous driving systems.FusionEngine combines data from multiple sensors, including ST's TeseoAPP multi-band GNSS receiver, to assure the high accuracy, safety, and integrity required for higher levels of autonomous vehicles.The combination of ST's TeseoAPP receiver and the STA5365S external RF front-end provides dual-band precise raw measurement data for all visible GNSS satellites to the main host processor, where Point One's FusionEngine is integrated. The TeseoAPP receiver and chipset are compliant with ST's Automotive Grade qualification. This includes AEC-Q100 and ISO 26262.Point One's FusionEngine enables developers to complete the Functional Safety Concept Phase for their host system software integration. This includes the definition of Safety Goals, Functional Safety Requirements (FSR) and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR) as well as the test methods to provide evidence of successful integration. These test methods are then fully executed and audited to achieve the assigned ASIL rating."Building on the foundation of ST's TeseoAPP, we are enhancing safety in production automotive applications," said Aaron Nathan, CEO at Point One Navigation. "We've leveraged ST's expertise in automotive-grade qualification to bring to market a complete solution that offers both high performance and reliability. Our customers can now achieve ASIL B safety for today's most advanced vehicle applications.""Point One Navigation's integration of FusionEngine with ST's TeseoAPP provides OEMs in automotive and other markets with a state-of-the-art safety, integrity, and security-oriented localization solution," said Marco Pesce, Americas VP Marketing and Applications, Automotive Discrete Group, STMicroelectronics.

Differing from the catering industry who were severely hit by the pandemic, the sales of renowned Taipei-based dessert store Le Ruban Patisserie grew 30% by leveraging the power of e-commerce during the pandemic. However, the work of store staff also became increasingly complex due to the increased number of orders both online and offline. According to PwC Taiwan's "2021 Digital Transformation of Taiwan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Survey," the biggest challenge that SMEs facing in digital transformation is "lack of digital skills and talents (47.1%)". Highlight the importance of talent matching and easy-to-use digital tools.Thanks to the "Introducing SMEs to the Application of Digital Services Program," a joint effort by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, Le Ruban Pâtisserie was able to solve the challenges faced in its daily operations through Microsoft's Power BI and RevtelTech's e-commerce platform!Stores Spent One Hour Each Day to Process Business Analysis Reports Due to the Complexity of Online/Offline OrdersCOVID-19 has change customer's consumption habits, especially the rise of the "contactless delivery" and "self-serve ordering" in the catering industry, which has forced SMEs to join the food delivery platforms. Also, in "2021 Global Consumer Insight Report" shows that 90% of consumers will still choose digital channels as their main consumption pattern in post-pandemic era.To satisfy the needs of consumers, top 3 digital tools that the catering industry tend to apply are "Data Analysis Platform (37.0%)", "Online Food Ordering and Delivery System (29.9%)", and "After-sales Service Management (25.0%)" according to "2021 Global Consumer Insight Report". Obviously, the digital transformation of the catering industry not only requires the diversification of customer service channels, but also expands the demand for data analysis due to the increase in online channels that generate huge amounts of data.Facing the same challenges, Le Ruban Patisserie set up an online store in 2021 so that customers could directly order and pay a deposit instead of waiting for a personal reply. Nevertheless, such diverse ordering methods have increased the complexity of the operating processes for the store's front-line workers. In fact, the sales orders from the online store and in-store purchases were deposit in different system, causing the store staff to spend over an hour every day to manually integrated the information from the ERP and POS system to comprehend the daily business conditions.A Two-step Transformation: Optimizing the Online Store and Deploying Power BI to Simplify Data AnalyticsThanks to the "Introducing SMEs to the Application of Digital Services Program," a joint effort by the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, Le Ruban Pâtisserie was able to engage in in-depth collaboration with innovative software developer, RevtelTech, to optimize the ordering process of its online store. At the same time, its revenue analytics process was also simplified by WiAdvance, Microsoft's Licensing Solutions Partner, through deploying the Microsoft BI tools.Since setting up its online store, approximately 70% of Le Ruban Patisserie's orders come from its website. To help Le Ruban Patisserie manage orders using more intelligent technology, RevtelTech designed an inventory module with a calendar function so that the store could forecast its daily production capacity. In addition, the system can warn Le Ruban Pâtisserie in case of low inventories. At the same time, the "order and scheduling" functions were optimized so that the system could automatically arrange a schedule based on delivery dates. It also regularly confirms the order status against the ERP system to prevent any orders from becoming lost when large number of orders flood in.To further simplify the work of the staff, so that they do not have to run the ERP and POS systems repeatedly to understand the store's business conditions, WiAdvance assisted Le Ruban Pâtisserie in deploying Microsoft's Power BI tool, which allows the integration and analysis of online and offline order information and conveys business figures using visual charts and graphs. For example, to determine a store's purchasing volume, staff can use a "bar graph" to compare the sales and scrapped volumes of dessert items on a daily basis. Moreover, by analyzing the expected pickup volume at each store, managers can more easily distribute human resources since Le Ruban Pâtisserie also offers in-store pickups.Not only did the digital transformation optimize Le Ruban Patisserie's work flow, it also helped the dessert store visualize the management decisions that could be made behind each piece of operational data. For instance, by using Power BI to integrate the stores' orders and sales, Le Ruban Pâtisserie will be able to use the system to make sales forecasts based on information such as temperature and holidays going forward. RevtelTech has also observed that when an online store becomes one's major retail channel, partnerships between enterprises can also become more systematic. Currently it is developing an e-voucher system to increase the flexibility and convenience of use for corporate customers!For SMEs who want to apply for the "Introducing SMEs to the Application of Digital Services Program," you can search the official website (https://www.stbear.com.tw/WiAdvance/). And look for assistance from WiAdvance and 27 information service providers to solve management problems and develop innovative business models.To catch up with diverse shopping preferences from customers, Le Ruban Patisserie apply Microsoft's Power BI and RevtelTech's e-commerce platform under the consultant's professional guidance.(Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government Advertisement)

2021 saw the highest sales volume of personal computers in a decade. The new surge in demand from government institutions, enterprises, and schools due to working from home and distance learning reach a new high. The consumer electronics retail chain Dzone 3C had planned to satisfy the needs of online shopping through its online stores. Nevertheless, the existing labor-intensive documentation process frequently caused the store unable to control its inventory in a real-time basis.Therefore, The Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government jointly mapped out the "Introducing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to the Application of Digital Services Program," which assists Dzone 3C to quickly solve operational challenges through Microsoft's Power BI and AI sales forecast!Challenges in Traditional Retailers Striving to Become Chain Operations: Optimizing Purchase, Sales, and Inventory ManagementSMEs in Taiwan are facing severe challenges under the epidemic. As stated by Economic Daily News "The Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs survey," more than 80% of SMEs experienced a decline in revenue during the epidemic. Therefore, it is necessary to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises. Besides, in PwC "Digital Transformation of SMEs in Taiwan Survey" reveals that "the top three goals the companies hope to achieve through digital transformation are 'expanding market growth (47.3%)', 'reducing operating costs (40.7%)', and 'better customer experience (40.6%)'. "Also, in the same survey points out "the top three digital tools expected by the retail industry in the next three years are 'data analysis platform (57.9%)', 'integrated service and logistics system (55.7%)', and 'sales and customer relationship management system (51.7%)'. " Indicating the retail industry is more "data-centric" to optimize the customer service and company's operating model.Aimed to improve the customer service, Dzone developed the e-commerce platforms to expand sales channels. However, they found out it was unable to immediately grasp the purchase, sales, and inventory status of its products since the inventory data and POS system could not be integrated. It could only manually conduct inventories on a regularly basis, and sometimes missed out restocking opportunities due to erroneous data. This led the company to be out of merchandise available for sales during promotional campaigns, and these situations became more apparent as it moved toward chain operations.Key Factors to Improve Operation Management: From Data Compilation to Data Analysis through Power BI and AI Sales ForecastOver many years, the Department of Economic Development of the Taipei City Government has been committed to guiding SMEs in digital transformation. Furthermore, in 2022 it establishes the "Introducing SMEs to the Application of Digital Services Program," which calls on WiAdvance and 27 information service providers to assist SMEs with their management problems and develop innovative business models through deploying digital service applications.Through this program, Dzone 3C began its deployment of IT services, including Power BI and AI sales forecasts within its chain stores to solve its inventory management issues. First of all, by compiling the information from multiple systems, including purchase, sales, and inventory and POS in the stores, managers can process all messages and information from one interface rather than opening various reports to compare information or repeatedly check for the completeness of reports. Also, managers can use Microsoft's Power BI to generate visual graphics and charts, which are conveyed in bar, line, and pie charts rather than traditional number-heavy reports. This allows managers to efficiently understand their business status.The second application after data compilation is to optimize the stores' purchase, sales, and inventory management via AI sales forecast. By learning about past sales records and engaging in data analytics, possible sales figures can be calculated, allowing store managers to use AI in their decision-making to get a jump start on restocking rather than relying on intuition.At the same time, the stores were also assisted in integrating Microsoft Power Apps tools so that store managers could perform real-time queries on the inventory data of each store from a mobile device. They can also receive restocking notices when the inventory is low and launch promotional campaigns to increase turnover when the inventory is moving slowly.Following the customized transformational coaching of the "Introducing SMEs to the Application of Digital Services Program," Dzone 3C successfully overcame various pain points. If SMEs want to apply for the program, click the official website link (https://www.stbear.com.tw/WiAdvance/)for more information.Facing the difficulties of inventory management issues, Dzone 3C joined "Introducing SMEs to the Application of Digital Services Program" to accelerate the progress of digital transformation.(Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government Advertisement)