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COMPUTEX Forum

AIoT

Experts discuss how combining AI and IoT is creating massive opportunities, but acknowledge security problems as well

— a convergence of technologies opening up new possibilities This year’s COMPUTEX Forum, themed Pervasive Intelligence, concluded on Wednesday afternoon with the AIoT Session at the Taipei International Conference Center. The final panel of the forum featured six distinguished speakers from global industry leaders discussing the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). “COMPUTEX is not just a sourcing platform, not just for procurement, it’s also for building a global technology ecosystem… Today, AI and IoT is very important,” said Walter Yeh, CEO and president of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, organizer of the forum, before introducing the first panelist: Joe Jensen, vice president of the Internet of Things Group and general manager of Retail, Banking, Hospitality and Education at Intel. “Over 20 years now I’ve been coming to COMPUTEX and I’ve built some tremendous partnerships and relationships with many of the leaders in this room. Our business has grown tremendously, and I think it’s grown together. We face now and will talk today [about] really doubling or more the opportunity we’ve all thought of as the future,” Jensen said.

Joe Jensen, Intel vice president in the Internet of

Mike Gibson, Trend Micro vice president of Threat

Things Group and general manager of Retail, Banking,

and Vulnerability Research speaks on the topic

Hospitality and Education.

"Vulnerability Management in a Connected World."

“It’s a massive new and large and growing [field],” Jensen said. “If you go step back two or three years ago, the analysts were thinking IoT is all about some little things … billions of things generating data, spewing this data to the cloud and the analytics being done in the cloud.”

“We now realize, and the industry realizes, that IoT, especially IoT for business and for business insight and value, is really about unleashing computer vision and advanced AI technologies against large, massive sets of realtime data being generated at the edge,” he said. “These data sets are so large we’re not going

Some of the speakers at the 2019 COMPUTEX Forum AIoT Session, from left to right: Joe

Jensen, Mike Gibson, Walter Yeh, Dr. Jau Huang, and Michael Clegg.

COMPUTEX Forum

Audience members wait for the start of this year's AIoT Session on Wednesday afternoon at the Taipei International Conference Center.

to have the ability to send all that data to the cloud for analytics and processing.” “A huge amount of those insights will be generated live real time at the edge, and that creates the opportunity for us in IoT and the edge,” he added, describing how devices, such as sensors, will pool that data and process it at the edge, before sending the insights from that data back into industry processes and the cloud. He highlighted three vertical markets being transformed by computer vision and AI: retail, smart cities and industrial. These markets have been increasingly employing sensors to create a massive amount of data, which are then used to improve efficiency and safety. “There are over two million factories in China alone with no data, no analytics and really no computational infrastructure whatsoever,” Jensen said. “Think about the opportunity to go bring analytics and data to improve the efficiency and operation of those two million factories.” “We can’t do this alone… It takes the entire ecosystem for us to bring this value to market,” he said, adding that another objective is to help customers scale faster, with market-ready solutions instead of one-off engineer products. On the other side of the equation, those enormous opportunities can create a security nightmare. Mike Gibson, vice president of Threat and Vulnerability Research at Trend Micro, said that the biggest issue that keeps him up at night is IoT security, particularly three challenges: The discovery of new vulnerabilities, being able to establish relationships with vendors to disclose vulnerabilities and then implementing remediation.

Attendees try out the latest in facial recognition technology on the show floor.

He defined a vulnerability as “a way for somebody to leverage or use a system in a way that wasn’t originally intended.” A growing number of software companies are actively looking for vulnerabilities — for example, through bug bounty programs — and more is also being done as a community, Gibson said, but he added that many vendors, particularly smaller firms, remain reticent to work with security experts to fix problems. Another principal challenge is that managing security over a massive amount of connected devices is difficult and nearly unmanageable, he said. Meanwhile, some industries, particularly manufacturing and medical, are particularly vulnerable because they often have to balance downtime of critical equipment caused by maintenance, including security updates, with productivity and efficiency, he

added. Gibson also highlighted the real-world impact of IoT security, including the rising threats of botnets, destructive malware and ransomware, saying that luckily, for the moment, these challenges are manageable. Technologies like AI could provide bad actors with a tool to further exploit and profit from vulnerabilities, he added. “I think we’re going to see some interesting attacks,” Gibson said, but added: “I don’t think, at this point, the bad guys have really figured out how to monetize exploitation of connected devices.” He issued recommendations for manufacturers, such as leveraging the free energy of the security research community and ensuring that products are updated, while recommending that consumers do their due diligence.

SmarTEX

COMPUTEX 2019 SmarTEX

AIoT thrives at every scale in Taiwan A distinctive feature of the SmarTEX exhibition (Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, 4th floor) at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2019 is its focus on well-made devices and systems that demonstrate real-world IoT innovation and cross-domain applications. While some tech shows highlight computergenerated renderings of products just over the horizon, SmarTEX highlights current products

at the leading edge of development. Last year’s SmarTEX examined local development of AIoT, with local firms such as J-Mex building smart sensors into its BikeSpark auto-sensing rear light, and Honeywld Technology Company providing nonintrusive health care to elderly patients with a network of connected devices. This year’s exhibition digs more deeply into today’s most significant ICT trends: AI Services & Robotics, Wearable & Healthcare Tech, Smart Transportation, Smart Home, and Smart Tech Solutions. Embedded AI solutions developer AAEON presents its intelligent street light, a Smart City solution that adapts to changing weather and traffic conditions to ensure the most efficient use of resources, saving cities both time and money. It also automatically reports malfunctions and enables simple, web-based remote management. By combining data collection and AI-driven cloud computing, AAEON’s lighting system improves energy efficiency, reduces maintenance, and lowers carbon emissions.

Vehicle tracking firm Traceez miniaturized its smart transportation technology into its new iCar Slim, which brings the antitheft and geofence protections of its iCar Defender and iCar buddy to a cellphone-sized form factor that can fit under a bike seat. The automatic alarms can alert the user in seconds when the bike or scooter is disturbed. The real-time Lightning function tells users where the vehicle is every five seconds for up to a minute, making it easier for authorities to locate thieves. Consumer electronics developer LoongYee is demonstrating its Aurora Smart Plug, which enables one-touch control of household appliances via IOS and Android smartphone apps. Users can control devices with a timer or an on-off button and monitor their smart home’s energy consumption with a power meter. IoT device developer Full Enterprise Corp. is showing off its Smart Life system, which brings together scheduling functions, powered curtains, power sockets, timers and a multimedia panel to automate all aspects of a Smart Home. Security functions include power locks, a warning siren and multiple sensors, to ensure the safety of the

SmarTEX

userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smart home when they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t present. Thermostat control is also available. Leadtek Research Inc., an AI solutions developer, has upgraded its range of solutions this year, focusing on smart manufacturing, smart health care and health ecosystems, presenting a wide array of top AI solutions, VDI products, professional graphics cards, eSports graphics cards and 8K glasses. This year, it is focusing on its updated, upgraded WinFast RTX Data Science Workstation series. Designed for AI, data analysis, machine learning and deep learning, the systems utilize the NVIDIA Turing-based Quadro RTX GPU. The workstations are suitable for conducting natural language processing and image/voice recognition. The Taiwan Textile Research Institute has developed fabrics that monitor the stress levels

of wearers and increased its investment in a smart textile laboratory to enable further innovation in textile processing and smart fabrics. The developments combine the smart health care and wearable domains, with the Taiwan Textile Research Institute creating smart sportswear and even a stress-detecting bra for women. Also in the smart health care domain, CloudMed is demonstrating its iCARE 8-in-1 health monitoring device, which combines sensors to observe and record a wide range of measurements in about

a minute. Controlled by an app, the device tracks results over time, which are stored in the cloud, enabling users to share info with health care providers and helping them to improve their diet and exercise regimens. The TourTalk web service brings a bit of humanity to a widespread problem: visitors who cannot speak the local language interacting with shop owners, health workers, and other officials. Online travel concierges translate for users in a way that exceeds services based on machine translation, while adding value with personal recommendations for sites to visit and nightlife activities, when requested. Across several domains of AIoT, developers and manufacturers are using SmarTEX to highlight their shared commitment to innovation and to solving problems for customers, be they cities or individuals.

COMPUTEX d&i awards

OLED 4K TV PEAK Top Victory Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

Creativity comes to life with the latest in visual and mobile computing At the office or on the go, creatives today demand more of their hardware than ever before, including style. Meanwhile, consumers on the cutting edge can make the most of artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hard work with electronics that deliver the highest quality and fidelity.

MorphoMR Smart Glasses Magicast Technology Co., Ltd.

It all starts when ideas are turned into reality on systems like the Acer ConceptD 500, a powerful desktop geared toward filmmakers, animators, product designers and other creators taking their work to the next level. Its unique, eye-catching design would be right at home in a high-class studio, while its bleeding-edge components, including the latest Intel Core i9 processors and NVIDIA Quadro GPUs, ensure that no task is beyond its capabilities. From there, only the best will do for the discerning consumer, and how better to enjoy the visual feasts on display than Top Victory Electronicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OLED 4K TV PEAK, which matches its vivid picture with a top-notch audio system to provide an unparalleled viewing experience. Not only does the PEAK present works of art as they should be experienced, it very nearly is one, as its breathtaking design creates the illusion that the TV is balancing on the tip of a pyramid.

ConceptD 500 Acer Inc.

COMPUTEX d&i awards

ASUS RT-AX95Q

A91S Trigo Dual-lens Dash Cam

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Trans Electric

MS-9A79 Palm-Size Embedded Industrial Box PC for IIoT Solution with Wide Temperature and Fanless Design Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd.

ALPAS-II Shen-Nong

The Studio

GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology Inc.

Top Victory Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

Luft Cube, the smallest, filterless air purifier Rice Ear Ltd.

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Dell Technologies

EZCast Game Hub Winner Wave TW Limited

MindSphere — the open, cloud-based IoT operating system from Siemens

ASUS MiniPC ProArt™ PA Series

Siemens Ltd. Taiwan

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Snapshots

COMPUTEX

Exciting opportunities in entertainment and technology

Special Report

Smart tech, green tech, IoT and gaming high on EBRD’s purchase list Azerbaijan, Egypt, Romania among other delegates looking for new opportunities while securing existing relations with local partners at COMPUTEX 2019

Abd Al-Moniem Khawaga, CEO of Uni

Emin Guliyev, general manager of DiVi.

Remus Cazacu, general manager of BIT.

Group.

Leading tech companies from Azerbaijan, Egypt and Romania have smart tech, green tech, IoT, gaming and other ICT items high on their purchase lists as they join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) delegation, in a business matching trip to Taipei where the world’s second largest ITC show, COMPUTEX 2019, is being held. Delegates of these companies -- like their counterparts from other European countries that have come with the EBRD delegation for the event -- are targeting big-name companies like Acer and Advantech and for prospective partnerships and other business opportunities during their visit to Taipei. Having attended COMPUTEX TAIPEI three times already, Emin Guliyev, general manager of DiVi, is more excited about the business matchmaking meetings. As one of the biggest and fast-growing distribution companies in Azerbaijan, DiVi distributes electronic equipment from such well-known brands as Epson, Acer, Canon and Kingston. This time, Guliyev is focusing on gaming products and smart city technologies. He hopes to refresh relationships with existing business partners, as well as expand into new markets for smart home solutions and IoT products. As the gaming industry is booming in Azerbaijan, and as Taiwan is a leader in this

Tamer Abdenaby Aglan, IT consultant of Uni Group.

industry, Guliyev said he is eyeing innovative gaming products at this year's procurement meetings. As for smart city applications, Guliyev said: “Since our capital city Baku is almost the same size as Taipei, [Taipei serves as] a great model for us to build a smart city.” While Guliyev’s company is targeting gaming and smart city solutions, Egypt-based electronics wholesaler, Uni Group is looking for cooperation in the area of IoT. “We need to take the preemptive opportunities because it’s a potential industry in Egypt,” CEO Abd AlMoniem Khawaga said. His company is expanding and has a head start in the IoT market. Although his company maintains good partnerships with Chinese suppliers whose prices are relatively cheaper, Khawaga said he attaches importance to the strength of the ICT industry in Taiwan, which produces products of reliable quality. “The mobile phone industry in China is stronger [but] Taiwan is way ahead in IoT products and smart city solutions,” Tamer Abdenaby Aglan, IT consultant of Uni Group, said. Another EBRD delegate eyeing IoT products and smart devices is BIT Software, a Romaniabased company offering cloud business software. Since BIT focuses on precision agriculture, it is seeking hardware such as GPS sensors, monitoring devices and tracking devices to enhance the

development of smart farming systems. With green energy growing in Romania, BIT general manager Remus Cazacu has highlighted smart greenhouse sensors as his main target during this visit. Having built strong partnerships with ICT industry leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, Google and Amazon, Cazacu aims to find IoT sensor hardware so as to boost BIT's cloud computing software. He listed Advantech as a potential partner during the procurement meetings. The EBRD delegation is one of the prominent international groups participating in COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2019. This year, it led 24 specially selected ICT companies from 10 European countries to attend the event. The EBRD is assisting its members in seeking Taiwanese partners as prime vendors.

For more information or business inquiries, please contact

Taipei Office for EBRD Business Development Ms. Wendy Kan, Manager Tel: +886-2729-2912 Fax: +886-2-2729-4614 Email: wendykan@ebrdbusiness.com.tw www.ebrdbusiness.com.tw 9

Best Choice Award

Winners of the Best Choice Award indicate that AI, IoT and enterprise applications are now mainstream BEST CHOICE AWARD Category

From looking at this year’s Best Choice Award, it is apparent that the AI and IoT industries are booming. According to IDC reports, worldwide spending on IoT is forecast to reach US$745 billion in 2019, an increase of 15.4% over the US$646 billion spent in 2018. The report shows IoT spending among manufacturers will be largely focused on solutions that support manufacturing operations and production asset management. Therefore, IDC expects that the industry will maintain a double-digit annual growth rate throughout the 2017 to 2022 forecast period.

5G, Networking & Communication

IC & Components

Quanta Cloud Technology

E Ink Holdings Inc.

QCT Next Generation Central Office (NGCO) solution

E Ink Hardware TCON T1000

TICC ► T101C

Nangang Hall 2, 4F ►S0424

IPC & Embedded

Infineon Technologies Taiwan Co., Ltd. CoolGaNTM e-mode HEMT

NVIDIA Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. Taiwan Branch

Nangang Hall 2, 4F ►S0914

NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Nangang Hall 1, 4F ►N1421

Smart Retail IoT Applications

Amaryllo International, Inc. Soteria Enterprise

Nangang Hall 2, 4F ►R1230

AIFA TECHNOLOGY CORP. i-Ctrl The Wireless Smart Home Device Nangang Hall 2, 1F ►P1222a

Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

Enterprise Application & Service

Ameba D: Ultra-LowPower Versatile IoT Solution (RTL8722DM)

Ubiik Ubiik Weightless Long Range ePaper

TICC ►T101A

TWTC Hall 1, 1F ►A1120

Micro-Star Intl’l Co., Ltd. AIoT Edge Computing Box PC for Cloud PBX Solution & Call Center Solutions Nangang Hall 1, 1F ►K0616

Winner Wave TW Limited QuattroPod

Nangang Hall 2, 4F ►S1417

See all 36 winners now on the Best Choice Award website https://bcaward.computex.biz

Int’l Buyers

International buyers scour for business partners and up-to-date industry trends at COMPUTEX Industry professionals in the ICT field are in luck, as the industry is well represented at this year’s COMPUTEX. Buyers and engineers from around the world have converged on the event to share ideas and develop new partnerships.

IT Mall  India Managing Director

Mineware  Australia

Md. Ahamed

Engineering Manager Mitchell

“I’d like to take a look at technologies from different brands. The gaming industry in Taiwan is very famous in India, and I’m so excited about seeing so many gaming-related products. Actually, the gaming industry is booming and has been increasing rapidly. That’s why I’m here to look for new opportunities.”

“I’m visiting our partners at COMPUTEX. We are looking for partners in industrial computing in particular. The technology industry is amazing in Taiwan, everything we bought here is very, very reliable. I‘m very happy to deal with Taiwan as a supplier.”

Bezeq International  Israel

Orion  Kuwait CTO

R&D Manager Yaniv

Abdulrahman Alenezi

Senior Manager

Hanna Maluck

“We are looking for companies who are interested in coming to our region. I’m from Berlin, which is known for ‘Europe‘s Silicon Valley.’ The technology industry here is also very innovative, and I hope that we would find the right partner and cooperate well with each other.”

Dayan

“I’m experiencing new technologies, [and] looking for solutions for our customers since we are the biggest internet service provider in Israel. For instance, home networking, IoT, smart home, and gaming solutions. Taiwan is a very interesting country where you can find various solutions.”

“I’m visiting Taiwanese companies. You have a good place in high tech companies such as TSMC, which is a very big company. On the gaming section you would go for very huge company MSI. For processors, TSMC is number one right now. Taiwan is a good place for visiting these one-of-a-kind companies.”

Airport Region Berlin Brandenburg  Germany

Gill

Contradata  Italy CEO Gianni

Damian

“I’m visiting our suppliers at COMPUTEX. We at Contradata offer industrial PC, PC embedded, single-board computer, panel PC, monitor, etc. I’m looking for new products and new partners with the reason that Taiwan has the greatest supply chain in the world, suppliers are always reliable.”

Startup Matchmaking

InnoVEX 2019 matchmaking

Helping global startups find advantanges in Taiwan Exploring the possibility of establishing both lucrative and reliable relationships, international and local investors, accelerators and incubators met through one-on-one meetings set up on Thursday for global innovative startups at InnoVEX 2019. The event held at Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 1, saw startups demonstrating and illustrating their business goals and plans, while venture capitalists made use of the InnoVEX startup platform to listen to and evaluate the deals they would potentially strike. Manjushree Technopack Limited is a company in India specializing in healthcare technology, Industry 4.0, and IoT products and devices. “I’m here to explore what is happening in the Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese markets in terms of healthcare, medical, and IoT products,” company director Rajat Kedia said. As an investor he hoped to understand the current state of technology, and whether anyone was willing to bring the technology to India, he said. “I’m wanting to see what kind of technologies would be worth bringing back to India.” Kedia said he was impressed by how well the technology industry in Taiwan functions. “In fact, I have been at the COMPUTEX show for two days, it’s quite advanced especially for computer hardware, I’m not transacting any business immediately. I’m looking at longterm solutions and what we can do with all the startups, and all the software industry,” he said. Manager of the CTBC Venture Capital, Karen Fan, talked to three startups during the 90 minutes session. She felt impressed by how entrepreneurs were increasingly moving into

Denes Ban, OurCrowd, Hong Kong.

the cultural and creative industry, she said. “Like internet celebrities who combine new technologies with media. However, some of them are still at their early stages. We want something that is more mature and has great potential for the market.” Karen is very interested in one startup that enabled all earphones, even low-end ones, to create surround sound effects simply by adding one device. “First of all, the 15 minutes session [face-toface communicating with startups] is informative. I found one very interesting company that we will stay in touch [with]. They are cooperating with Viber, I will try to help them to do some project connections both in Israel and in the South American markets,” Javier Shocron, associate from Maverick Ventures said. Israeli company Maverick Ventures is keen on exploring the Fintech industry. Fintech is a

Javier, Maverick Ventures, Israel.

very active and crowded field in Israel, he said. “Where will the banking industry be in the next 10 or 15 years, I think we will discover for ourselves and there is no need to wait for that long.” One problem is that e-payments are not globally accepted yet, and in come countries the infrastructure doesn’t support it, he said. Fintech startups need to solve such problems. “We already have a couple of partners here, we‘re always looking for new investment opportunites and I think we found some interesting companies but we have to do much more due diligence to understand the technology and potential,” OurCrowd manging partner Denes Ban said. Startups are focused more on the problem than on solutions, he said. “The major challenge for them will be — they have some cool gadgets but actually it’s not the major problem — is there a need, is it going to be a need? That’s where the future lies.”

Rajat Kedia, Manjushree, India.

Vivian, CTBC Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Taiwan

ZOTAC CUP

Fight for glory and honor, win for charity — ZOTAC CUP at COMPUTEX Global gaming platform ZOTAC CUP has returned to COMPUTEX and is fighting for a cause this year with the ZOTAC CUP Fight for Charity League of Legends Tournament. In the Grand Finals, five finalists are to face five international influencers in a “League of Legends” competition to decide to which charity the lion’s share of the US$100,000 charity prize pool will go. The competition is supporting five international charitable organizations to help those in need: the Esports Foundation, Gaming-Aid, the MakeA-Wish foundation, MERCY Malaysia and the Oaktree Foundation.

Online qualifiers for Asia, Europe and the Americas each produced three winners, who faced off with six local influencers — MMD, Eggroll, 7Z, WeiWei, Toyz and Gear — in the semifinals on May 28-29 at ZOTAC’s booth (M0820) at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. On Thursday, May 30, the Grand Finals began with the five victors of the semifinals facing five international influencers — Voyboy, Kaypea, CooLifeGame, Zong Guan and Hao Kai — in 5v5 Howling Abyss, 5v5 Summoner’s Rift and several round-of-8 1v1 matches. In the initial best-of-three, blind-pick Howling Abyss series, Team ZOTAC came out swinging and quickly demonstrated their dominance over the competition with two decisive wins, despite having to overcome a language barrier. The action continues on Friday from 11:00 am with round two of 5v5 Howling Abyss, followed by round two of Summoner’s Rift, two rounds of 3v3 Twisted Treeline and the 1v1 semifinals. The tournament ends on

Saturday, starting at 11:00 am with the 1v1 finals, followed by two rounds of 5v5 Summoner’s Rift early in the afternoon. For those unable to see the Grand Finals in person, they will be live-streamed on the ZOTAC CUP Twitch channel, with English commentating by Jake “Spawn” Tiberi, Matthew “Fish” Stewart and Rikki “Riku” Quiapon, while Scott and Jwell will be the Chinese casters. ZOTAC is providing the official gaming platform for the tournament: the MEK MINI. A diminutive gaming PC that packs a big punch, the MEK MINI is powered by a ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card and an Intel Core processor. Other official competition hardware includes ZOTAC GAMING’s Cougar Armor S Gaming Chair; Logitech G headsets, keyboards, mice and webcams; and a gaming monitor by Viewsonic. The MEK MINI is on display at ZOTAC’s booth, which features the firm’s latest products, including the new ZBOX MI553B, an ideal solution for the broadcasting sector powered by an Intel Core processor, with video capture functionality provided by an Avermedia M.2 capture card.

Gaming Trends

Latest gaming hardware advances give the killing edge a personal touch Gaming has long been a staple of the COMPUTEX experience and this year was no exception, with heavyweights bringing their best, brightest and most extreme products catering to the burgeoning industry to Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1. Perhaps the biggest non-performance-related trend among gaming industry exhibitors this year is personalization, particularly in lighting. From start to finish, nearly all of the booths — some massive and more elaborate than ever before — are highlighting the customizability of their products. The explosive growth of affordable and flexible LED lighting solutions is readily apparent at COMPUTEX this year. Whether it is modular cases and components from Thermaltake — whose massive stand features a row of systems crafted by some of the world’s top modders,

as well as its d&i award-winning Level 20 GT ARGB case and its height-adjustable RGB Gaming Desk — or ZOTAC GAMING’s MEK MINI, which crams some of the most powerful hardware into one of the world’s smallest gaming boxes, LED lighting is present in all its glory and more refined than ever, giving gamers billions of possible combinations to express their personality in their hardware. ZOTAC, which this year has again co-organized a ZOTAC CUP event featuring top players from around the world competing for charity, has a full range of gaming products on display at its booth, including the latest in Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards and the latest incarnation of its ZBOX streaming mini PC, which is powered by an Intel processor and is equipped with an Avermedia M.2 capture card with native 4K support and powerful livestreaming software.

Of course, the gaming industry is about more than just a lot of flash, and extreme performance continues to retain its primary importance, although in more ways than just raw processing power. Alongside the cutting-edge systems, powered by both Intel and AMD’s most recent debuts; world record-breaking, liquid-cooled (and RGB-lit) high-performance memory modules; and the latest in graphics cards, like the d&i award-winning ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, gaming displays have again returned to the forefront of performance innovation. Local heavyweight ASUS has a massive Republic of Gamers booth across the isle from its main pavilion that it has packed not only with an impressive array of powerful gaming systems but also with the bleeding edge in display technology. In addition to standalone displays for desktops, the firm also announced its ROG

Gaming Trends

innovative designs, both desktops and laptops are getting slimmer, lighter and more efficient, meaning all that power is even more portable than before.

Strix SCAR III and Hero III gaming laptops with 240 hz panels promising true high-FPS gameplay with smooth and crisp visuals. Of course, such impressive specifications can be applied to areas other than gaming, including productivity. Most manufacturers have at least one product with factory calibration to the sRGB or AdobeRGB color spaces or a Pantone Validated palette. And due to advances in semiconductor process technology alongside

MSI, in particular, has taken things one step further, bringing renowned creators from around the world to showcase the performance of their gaming systems and how they can be used to replace traditional workstation setups. The power to both play and work hard is definitely becoming a major attraction for consumers. No gaming setup is truly complete without peripherals. As evidenced by the explosive growth in e-sports, gamers know that having the right

tools for the job can be the difference between virtual victory and defeat. From improved ergonomics to reduce the physical toll of extreme competition to performance improvements that provide a competitive edge through lower latency and wireless freedom, every need imaginable for gamers has been answered by the industry. One of the most notable examples of how these needs are being met is the Cooler Master ControlPad, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first PC keypad with pressure-sensitive mechanical keys for the most refined, nuanced control possible. The Kickstarter-funded project also provides a plethora of programming options, meaning its applications go far beyond gaming.

Special Report

AVITA to launch ADMIROR series, aims to double its market share Just before the start of COMPUTEX this year, Nexstgo-owned tech brand AVITA announced its plan to launch the stylish ADMIROR notebook series in the third quarter of this year, as it seeks to capitalize on the back-to-school and holiday seasons. Alex Chung, CEO and co-founder of Nexstgo, pinned high hopes on the new product series doubling its market share. “ADMIROR is focused on targeting younger generations, which value art, fashion, and technology all together,” Chung said. The new series aims to appeal to the personal expression of youth. “Bringing to the next level and combining innovative technology, fashionable design and Gothic architectural elements, ADMIROR is the perfect ‘fashion gadget’ at work and for daily entertainment.” At the launch party, models in different outfits drew attention to the different colors the ADMIROR will be available in. AVITA's current marketing campaign titled #YouCanBe highlights the company's aim to break the traditional market perception of lightweight notebooks as bland and functional. With its new ADMIROR series, available in a range of color options that break from the norm: — Blazing Brown, Flaming Copper, Delight Pink, Pride Blue and Traveler Green — there is an ADMIROR to fit every personality.

AVITA Head of Product Management Candy Wong introduced ADMIROR as the ultimate gadget for fashionistas, as it combines hints of Gothic architecture with contemporary aesthetics, realizing a seamless and slim body design with delicately crafted details. It is designed with rounded corners and concealed hinges, taking inspiration from epoch-making architectural art, while applying innovative technology to provide a refreshingly extraordinary experience. The vault-inspired hinge, which is situated between the screen and the keyboard, further pushes its Gothic styling to the forefront. AVITA ADMIROR adopts an ultra-slim design and a special metallic chassis. Measuring only 9 mm at its slimmest point and weighing just 1.29 kg, ADMIROR is extremely handy to carry as your always-on life partner. The series is also available in two different screen size options — 14-inch and 15.6-inch models — fulfilling the needs of a wide spectrum of users. Alex Chung said that as AVITA’s flagship product series, the feature set of the ADMIROR includes a 4K ULTRA-HD IPS display that offers natural color reproduction and a rich color range, as well as four-way passive boosters and two-way full-range speakers to boost audio

sound quality, providing the best audio-visual experience at work or for movies and music enjoyment on the go. Its touchscreen allows users to freely navigate the web, with an extra-large touch panel that supports multi-touch control, significantly enhancing overall flexibility and accuracy. Its backlit keyboard also significantly enhances the overall user experience. ADMIROR boasts battery life of up to 10 hours and supports Windows Hello, a biometric identity and access control feature that incorporates a fingerprint reader for strengthened privacy protection. Moreover, to ensure a thoroughly lightweight design, ADMIROR is equipped with two USB-C ports and an adapter to meet users’ need to charge devices while out and about, transfer data or connect to different devices to extend versatility. ADMIROR will launch in Hong Kong in August 2019 and in other regions later on. Prices start at US$800.

BOOTH NO.

N0608

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall

Product Highlights

International Exhibitors Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. Industry leading Resource-Saving systems Supermicro’s unique Resource-Saving architecture disaggregates the CPU and memory along with other subsystems, so each resource can be refreshed independently, allowing data centers to reduce refresh cycle costs and their impact to the environment by reducing e-waste. Further savings are achieved through shared power and cooling as well as free-air cooling solutions. When viewed over a three to five-year refresh cycle, Supermicro Resource-Saving servers deliver, on average, higher-performing and more efficient servers at lower costs than traditional rip-and-replace models by allowing data centers to independently optimize adoption of new and improved technologies.

The following Supermicro product lines support Resource-Saving features to not only deliver exceptional performance but also superior value: BigTwin™ with the highest performance and density in a 2U four-node design with each node supporting 24 DIMMs, six hot-swap NVMe drives and flexible networking capability; 4U FatTwin™ in a variety of I/O, memory and storage combinations for the most optimized cloud, HPC and enterprise applications; and SuperBlade® systems with two-socket and four-socket Xeon blade servers supporting top-bin 205 W processors, NVMe, 100G EDR InfiniBand switch, or 25/10G ethernet switches, redundant AC/DC power supplies, and battery backup, making them ideal for enterprise, cloud, and HPC applications. N0206 ► www.supermicro.com

Systems & Solutions Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

DELTA ELECTRONICS INC. INSIGHT Laser 8K Delta is a global provider of switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, designed to facilitate the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. The company announced the launch of the world’s first 8K 25,000 lumen DLP® projector in 2018, along with Digital Projection International Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "Digital Projection"), an associate company of Delta and a global provider of high-caliber display solutions. As one of the pioneers in 8K technology for public broadcasting of major events, Delta has equipped its 8K projection showroom, under co-operation provided by Fuji Soft Incorporated, with a projected 320-inch mega screen at the Akiba Theater located in the Akihabara area of Tokyo. The company says the new model projector will boost the local 8K projection industry and bring an extraordinary experience to audiences. M0110 ► www.deltaww.com

Selling Points 8K resolution (7680 X 4320), 25,000 lumens 20,000+ hours of system illumination Sealed laser light engine design

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Gaming & XR Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

AVERMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

LMLIKEMALL INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Live Gamer 4k

TWS Wireless Bluetooth Earphones LMLikeMall has a wide range of original high-end designs that are Apple MFi certified, and adhere to national and international standards. At COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the company is showcasing its magnificent TWS Wireless Bluetooth Earphones. The main models of the series are the BT-201, BT-301, BT-302 and BT-303. These great headphones feature Bluetooth 5.0 + ER/ BDR powered by a Realtek chip; they support Android, iOS and Windows and can automatically pair and transmit at a distance of more than 10 meters. The earphones have up to 7 hours of music playback with only 1 hour of charging. Their professional circuit and acoustic design offer perfect bass, alto and treble, providing high definition during calls. The headphones are FCC, CE and ROHS certified, and come in unique and fashionable designs.

AVerMedia specializes in digital video and audio convergence technology. This year the company is introducing its Live Gamer 4K at COMPUTEX TAIPEI. The product is a high-tech capture card that is perfect for high-end consoles such as the PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, Switch and gaming PCs, as it captures astonishing 4K HDR video at an impressive 240 frames per second on a full HD signal.

L0003 ► www.lmlikemall.com

As a result of its impressive specs, the LG4K is arguably the most powerful game capture card on the market, making it a great piece of technology for content creators and live streamers. Aside from manufacturing a full line of TV tuners and gaming recording products, AVerMedia also provides frame-grabbers, streaming encoders, and other video systems for private consumers and corporate buyers. As a leader in innovative manufacturing and environmentally friendly production, AVerMedia is highly aware of and involved in social responsibilities. Furthermore, the company consistently partners with ODMs to integrate AVerMedia’s technologies for broader applications. L1101a ► www.avermedia.com

Selling Points

4K HDR video at an impressive 240 frames per second

Ultra-strong and stable signals with low power consumption

Perfect for high-end consoles, such as the PS4 Pro

Large battery capacity

Great for content creators and live streamers

Multiple functions in one button

SHARKOON TAIWAN CO., LTD. ELITE SHARK CA200 series Sharkoon’s CA200 from the ELITE SHARK series is a massive full-sized ATX tower that stands out with its RGB highlights, stateof-the-art features and a gaming design based on simple elegance. The CA200 caters to the needs of hardware hobbyists and serious enthusiasts alike: It contains extensive room for fans and radiators, facilitates both horizontal and vertical installations of graphics cards, and has plenty of clearance for a water cooling pump holder and large high-end hardware components. The internal components of the case can be showcased through the large tempered glass side panel, which is hinged, providing quick access to the hardware and complimenting the case's quality construction. The CA200 is available in two versions. The front panel of the CA200G features a blackened mirror central element made of tempered glass. The front panel of the CA200M has a mesh central element for enhanced airflow.

Selling Points

For more than fifteen years, Sharkoon has been creating exceptional products for the PC market.

RGB LED illumination, powered by an integrated 8-port addressable RGB controller

L1312 ►www.sharkoon.com

Graphics cards can be mounted horizontally or vertically

Twin-radiator ready, supporting radiators up to 420 mm (front) and 360 mm (top)

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TANG HAN COMPANY LTD. (AZIO) Retro Classic Keyboard and Retro Compact Keyboard, Retro Classic mouse and mousepad Azio is showcasing its Azio Retro Classic collection at COMPUTEX TAIPEI. The keyboard and palm rest are vintage-inspired, fusing design elements borrowed from classic typewriters with modern technology. These mechanical keyboards feature backlit round keycaps, “clicky” mechanical switches, dual USB & Bluetooth interfaces, USB-C charging ports, and a 5,000 mAh lithiumion battery. Available in four styles including a top plate made of wood or genuine leather, the Retro Classic Keyboard and Retro Compact Keyboard come in Posh-White, Gunmetal-Black, Artisan-Copper, and Walnut-Wood. The Retro Classic mouse features an ambidextrous design, a sensor that tracks on virtually any surface, dual USB-RF & Bluetooth interfaces, a USB Type-C charging port, a built-in 1,000mAh lithium-ion battery for long use time, and comes in 3 color options -- Posh-White, Artisan-Copper, and Gunmetal-Black. It has a genuine leather surface that is interchangeable for a different look or after excessive use.

Selling Points

Established in 2009, Azio was founded to eliminate the uninspiring and mundane workspace.

Premium materials and craftsmanship (including genuine leather and wood)

L0010 ► www.aziocorp.com

Long endurance on a single charge with USB Type-C ports

TAIWAN SMART GLASSES INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

ULTRACKER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Ecogenie Taiwan Smart Glasses Industry Association (TSGIA), a nonprofit organization focusing mainly on promotion of the smart glasses industry, is seeking to create "smart spaces" through the use of its AR-enabled Smart Glasses. At COMPUTEX 2019 the company is showcasing the innovative Smart Glasses, which are capable of controlling home, industrial and retail appliances. In a live demo, the company showed how the glasses can transform standard home appliances into part of a smart home by using AR. The Glasses have built-in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), which provides for efficiency in task management. Smart space technology through smart glasses is a breakthrough design of the Taiwan Smart Glasses Industry Association for smart living. L1001a ► www.facebook.com/TW.SmartGlasses.Alliance

Supports Windows and macOS, flexibly connects through Bluetooth or USB

Aleta S2C 360 panorama camera Ultracker Technology has been committed to developing advanced video systems with stability and color-rich image quality. The company has a strong R&D workforce that is highly capable in the design and programming of proprietary FPGAbased image systems. These systems feature advanced image processing and stitching technology for panorama image applications that use hardware processing efficiently. The company’s flagship product S2C is a 360 degree camera that was designed exclusively for taking ultra-high resolution 360-degree photos quickly. The camera is well-suited to people who need to capture outstanding panorama still images. The Aleta S2C is perfect for use in Google Street View photographry, the real estate industry, interior design and commercial photography. Additionally, Aleta S1 is small and lightweight, making it easy to carry. With the 1500mAH battery it can operate continuously for more than 1 hour. It can be easily combined with carriers to achieve remote 360° photography. L0015 ► www.ultracker.com

Selling Points

Customizable, integrated smart glasses solution for various applications Employs Jorjin J-Supporter with a lightweight headset weighing only 27g

12K ultra-high-resolution, 11,520x5,760 (66 million pixels) 360° panorama photos

Transparent wearable display supporting content from popular devices

One-click operation, real-time patented optical stitching 7-bracket exposure shots, merged into 1 HDR 360° photo

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Communication & Networking Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2

DFI INC. Adaptive Display Platform

REPOTEC CO., LTD. RP-PG15xx series ethernet switch Repotec’s extensive experience in networking communications has enabled the company to uniquely observe the latest breakthroughs in the industry. After improving its designs through research, the company has further elevated its manufacturing capabilities to deliver better networking solutions to general consumers and large corporations.

DFI has developed a brand-new product line that is the company’s spotlight merchandise at this year’s COMPUTEX. The line is known as the Adaptive Display Platform, an emerging and innovative approach to modular touch-panel PC design. The product’s diverse combination of computing units and touchscreens aims to provide system integrators with a more flexible and cost-efficient solution by upgrading only certain modules, instead of a whole unit.

This year, the company is proud to introduce the RP-PG15xx series ethernet switch to COMPUTEX. The product is a new generation ethernet switch that offers powerful L2 features to provide better experiences during operation. The switch was designed with a PoE power budget from 130 W to 370 W, enabling users to establish preferable work conditions according to their desired customizations. The product’s embedded DMS feature also provides users with the benefits of easy configuration via installation alongside integrated wireless access equipment, such as for video surveillance. P0423 ► www.repotec.com

In addition, DFI’s VC230-BT is a fanless in-vehicle system built on the Intel® Atom® E3800 series processors. It features rich I/O interfaces and antivibration technology with wide-range voltage input. The wide-range voltage input is a prominent feature that prevents voltage spikes. The onboard mini PCIe slots support wireless and CAN bus connections to allow for realtime information exchange and device control, which are essential for fleet management as well as advanced vehicle safety. P0220 ► www.dfi.com

Selling Points

Offers powerful L2 features to provide better experiences during application

By demand configuration and customization

Designed with a PoE power budget covering 130/250/370 W

Easy installation and maintenance Stylish and rugged design

DINTEK ELECTRONIC LTD. Copper and fiber-optic cabling systems

Embedded DMS feature provides easy configuration and installation with integrated wireless acess equipment

DINTEK offers a diverse array of innovative products ranging from telecom connectors to backplane and LAN cabling systems. To meet the demands of its customers, the company has made continuous efforts to expand its product lines and sales channels. DINTEK’s data cabinets, server racks and enclosures house more equipment today than ever before. This rise in equipment density has increased the need for organized cable management both inside and outside the rack. Poor cable management can not only lead to damaged cables or increased time to add or change out cables but can also block critical airflow or access. This can lead to inefficient equipment performance or even downtime. DINTEK's cable management panels offer the correct cable management options to meet varying needs. Solutions range from simple cable management rings, to vertical or horizontal organizers, troughs and ladders. P0823 ►www.dintek.com.tw

Selling Points Guaranteed to provide transmission performance margins beyond industry standards Warranteed under its DCI Installer program for 25 years Excellent product backup and customer support

Product Highlights

Storage & Database Solutions Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

MEMXPRO INC. Industrial 2.5" SSD MEMXPRO provides reliable industrial and enterprise memory and flash storage solutions with integrated design services to cater to the highly customized needs of industrial OEM customers. With an experienced, in-house R&D project team, MEMXPRO has developed VLSI, firmware, software and hardware devices with highquality industrial-grade storage solutions built under rigorous design and manufacturing procedures, alongside high-quality system management. MEMXPRO’s main product lines focus on DRAM and flash memory storage devices that utilize established interfaces and support various capacities. MEMXPRO is presenting its 2.5” SSD ET30 at COMPUTEX 2019. The ET30 is a budget-friendly SATA III 6 Gb/s solid state disk with 10K P/E cycle 3D TLC NAND to boost system performance. The design enhances endurance when compared to 2D NAND SSDs. The ET30 series features LDPC ECC and RAID engine technologies to ensure data integrity and transmission security. With 3D TLC NAND’s projected continuous improvement in scalability, a new era of density, performance and cost benefits has arrived for embedded and industrial applications.

DATOTEK INTERNATIONAL CO., LTd. ARES Datotek is a leading brand in memory products. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing storage solutions for commercial and industrial applications, and it is sharing its high-class memory products at COMPUTEX TAIPEI. This year it is introducing its exquisite DATO Extreme ARES series with RGB SYNC memory that will light up the PC gaming experience. Don’t just play the game, be part of the game. Experience the unlimited speed and ultimate fantasy of AR/ VR games with the DATO Extreme ARES Series today. Founded in 2005 with headquarters and R&D located in Taipei’s Neihu Technology Park, Datotek is open to inquiries and comments that serve to encourage Datotek to create products with peak performance. J0230 ► www.datos.com.tw

J1122 ► memxpro.com

Selling Points

Industrial control SATA III 2.5" DRAM without DRAM buffer

Newest RGB software technology with 16 million colors

Industrial control Micron 3D TLC

2.5” RGB SSD in an embedded, full-color illumination device

Product storage capacity of up to 1TB

SHP USB Driver exclusive partner in Latin American

Communication & Networking Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

LIVERAGE TECHNOLOGY INC. iBERT X1 mini Liverage is a professional manufacturer of high-quality fiber optic components, transceivers and measurement equipment. The company's core technologies include optical packaging, customized manufacturing technologies and the manufacture of testing equipment. The firm’s advanced quality control methods utilize state-of-the-art processing techniques, laser welding, epoxy packaging, modular design and testing system integration. Additionally, the company's trend-setting R&D group develops high-end products for custom security, aerospace applications, tsunami security, oil exploration and other markets. The company’s iBERT X1 mini is a portable BER tester designed for 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps AOC. The modularized interface includes a QSFP28 port following QSFP28 MSA. It complies with 100 Gbps standards. The user interface can individually monitor bit error rate, error count and time by connecting to a PC via a USB cable. The serial ID and digital diagnostics monitor of the QSFP28 transceiver can also be monitored on the user interface. P0224 ► www.liverage.com.tw

Selling Points 5G solutions, from 10 to 100 Gbps transceiver modules to MPO patch-cord testers Designed and made in Taiwan In-house R&D team that offers timely, customized products

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SmarTEX Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2

CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM INC. Solutions for home automation, property management and home monitoring

ROADMIO (Green Packet Berhad Taiwan Branch) 4G OBD2 In-Vehicle IOT Gateway

Connection Technology System (SiMPNiC) offers a full range of integrated smart-home automation, monitoring, and property management solutions to simplify daily life in modern living spaces, providing peace of mind for all. During COMPUTEX 2019, the company is showcasing a full range of IoT integrated solutions for home automation, home entertainment, home security and property management applications. With its SiMPNiC smart gateway (S1) and connected devices, the company will demonstrate the best solutions and solutions kits with apps that work with Google Assistant and Alexa, for retail channels or system integrators to implement IoT solutions and tap into the market quickly and easily. S1120 ► simpnic.com Roadmio is a new Internet of Vehicles company, with its R&D headquarters in Taiwan. The company’s aftermarket product is suitable for individuals and enterprises. The smart multisensor telemetry device developed with Qualcomm's 4G IoT chip can retrieve engine data via the global automotive industry standard On-Board Diagnostic System (OBD-II) interface. This device can also conduct real-time data tracking of vehicle operation, driving behavior and live journey location, enhancing driving safety and productivity while reducing costs. The device is also IoT enabled, which enables connectivity through a mobile app, a web app and the cloud. The Roadmio 4G OBD2 Dongle is one of the most advanced products on the market.

Selling Points IoT Smart Home Gateway (S1) Home automation solutions Property management solutions

It is designed to take fleet telematics solutions to the next level. With a Qualcomm 4G IoT chip inside, detailed vehicle engine data, driving patterns and trip information are processed and sent to the cloud via MQTT. The device also serves as a Wi-Fi and BLE gateway for easy system expansion in vehicles. S0807 ► www.roadmio.com

Selling Points Available online, self-installation Remote care for families Simple and cost-effective, especially for business vehicle fleets

HABOOK INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC. Haboard Smarter Touchscreen HABOOK Information Technology’s Haboard Smarter Touchscreen is an allin-one touchscreen specially designed for teaching and learning purposes. At its launch in 2018, the Haboard Smarter Touchscreen immediately floored the market with its hardware-software integration, which was tailored to solve the missing piece of the smart teaching/learning puzzle. It is easy to use and enables teachers and students to fully demonstrate imagination and creativity in class. The Haboard Smarter Touchscreen has an Android operating system built in along with applications that provide a more intuitive and smoother experience. This next-generation interactive large touch display can connect to the TEAM Model Smarter Teaching System with cloud services, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and voice assistant technology. HABOOK has been dedicated to applying ICT to education since 1999. Its objectives are to apply technological strategies to education, promote effective innovative teaching models that utilize technology and create unlimited educational possibilities.

IoT applications and dashboard, 4K ultra HD resolution

S0817 ► www.habook.com.tw

20-point multi-touch, supports gesture and finger writing

Selling Points

Voice assistant and voice control

Product Highlights

HONEYWLD TECHNOLOGY CORP. MyGuardian Home, MyGuardian, Indoor Positioning/Alert Management System Honeywld focuses on IoT technology and provides total IoT solutions for family and enterprise applications. The MyGuardian Home XC-8000 is a personal medical alert fall detection system for elderly people. A wearable device that can be worn at home, the XC-8000 offers a gateway providing a wide range of BT5 BLE coverage. It can automatically send out an alert when an emergency or fall occurs. The MyGuardian XC-209 is a medical alert fall detection device designed for use in health care contexts. The wearable device helps nurses and personal assistants to take care of elderly people and those with limited mobility. It can automatically send out an alert when an emergency or fall occurs.

Selling Points World’s No. 1 fall-detection technology Leading Bluetooth 5.0 fall alert/indoor positioning system

Honeywld’s Indoor Positioning/Alert Management System XC-8100 provides a cost-effective, reliable indoor positioning and fall alert system for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and daycare for both patients and employees, as well for use in medical equipment management.

Reliable indoor positioning/fall alert system

The XC-401 Dance Hero is a step-direction detection device for health promotion and health entertainment purposes. S1224 ► www.honeywld.com

SYNERGIES INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS INC. AI-powered augmented decision-making

OVISLINK CORP. AirLive's Smart Home IoT system AirLive's Smart Home IoT system is designed for home automation, with features including elderly care, childcare, lighting, energy saving and home security. The system can be controlled by using an app, voice commands or via the cloud, according to a user's preference. By connecting AirLive to the cloud, a user can define automation across several houses or properties, making it extremely convenient for smart community or smart hotel management. Best of all, these devices save energy and are wireless, simplifying installation. During COMPUTEX 2019, AirLive will demonstrate IoT devices for use at home or in a hostel.

Synergies Intelligent Systems has been devoted to developing an AI-powered augmented decision-making system. It is proud to introduce its greatest invention, the SyGPSTM — AI-Powered Augmented Decision Making System. With 12+ proprietary algorithms reflecting deep industry domain knowledge, the core product, SyGPSTM, automates the whole decisionmaking process — from data collection and analysis to recommended actions, allowing users to make business decisions 10 times faster. Synergies’ services have been widely recognized and adopted, and it has achieved strategic cooperation with many leading enterprises, including Foxconn Industrial Internet, SF Express and Stark Technology Inc. Since its formation in 2016 in Boston, Synergies has been delivering excellent results in fields such as manufacturing, finance and retail. S0734 ► www.synergies.ai

OvisLink is constantly finding new technology and applications to simplify human lifestyles. In 25 years of milestones, the company has developed numerous solutions for various network technologies. In accordance with its goals, the company’s Smart Home product is simple, practical, reliable and intelligent. S1318 ► www.airlive.com

Selling Points Mobile app control, voice control and cloud control Intelligent lighting control, power saving, automated home, elderly care and home security Energy-saving, wireless, batteries last up to three years

Selling Points World’s first augmented decision-making system that supports Chinese input Dynamic dashboards adapt to the user’s queries to show results Industrial domain knowledge included in its algorithms, producing more accurate results

Product Highlights

SmarTEX Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2

TASHI SMARTECH CO., LTD. Smart Home, Time & Attendance with Access Control, Elderly Care, Anti-Fake Facial Recognition Using state-of-the-art technology through innovative design with built-in advanced AI and cloud solutions, TASHI provides homes, medical institutions, schools and offices with intelligent smart solutions. TASHI’s Smart Home range of products includes a visitor app, video intercom, emergency alarm and digital bulletin, as well as eHome and Home mobile apps. Its Time & Attendance with Access Control is designed for all gate-control requirements, ranging from unmanned desks to white-list identification, suspect identification, video intercoms, worker shift records and T&A mobile apps. For older people who are living alone, TASHI’s Smart Home can be equipped with a video intercom and emergency pendant, it can provide telemedical consultations and physiological measurement taking, and can be paired with the Care Mobile app. By employing image recognition technology, TASHI's Anti-Fake Facial Recognition can be used in all institutions with security concerns, and can be programmed with designated work hours to prevent unauthorized access.

Selling Points CE / FCC / RCM / NCC / BSMI / CCC certified. RF433 emergency pendant and video intercom to facilitate elderly care Smart Access Control for businesses/organizations

S1220 ► www.tashi.ute.com

WISEOME INC.

TRANS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

Wiseome (Wise Opto-Mechanical-Electronics) has been dedicated to optoelectronics and machine vision for decades. Wisesome is showcasing its exquisite Sizensor and iPin Spatial Ruler Pro at COMPUTEX 2019.

Sizensor, iPin Spatial Ruler Pro

4K wireless sender and receiver Trans Electric is a leading manufacturer and exporter that specializes in the research, development and production of high-performance products. Alongside its high-quality digital terrestrial antennas, 4K wireless and high-definition video/audio applications and dashboard cameras, the company is proud to present its 4K wireless UHD video sender and receiver. It comes with an IR control system kit, forming the ideal solution for connectivity in remote locations up to 300 ft/100 m apart, without an HDMI cable.

The Sizensor is an object size-capturing solution that comprises a laser distance-measuring module and an automatic parcel recognition app for mobile computers or phones. The image-processing software recognizes the target parcel box instantly from a single photo and calculates its size using unique dimensioning algorithms. The size data can be used for derivative logistic applications, enhancing warehouse space management, LTL freight loading arrangement, and improving pallet-loading efficiency. The iPin Spatial Ruler Pro is the first laser measure equipped with 3D photogrammetry capability. All laser measurement data can be stored in the dedicated iPinRulerPro app. Additionally, in 3D photogrammetry mode, the laser can be triggered to provide an accurate distance simultaneously. The length, width and height can be calculated directly from a photo, which is perfect for obtaining floor-plan dimensions. S0113 ► www.wiseomeinc.com

Using a Wi-Fi display receiver, the user can sit on a sofa, tap their smartphone and seamlessly transmit their favorite video and audio to HDMIenabled monitors, enabling them to share their favorite entertainment with friends simply and wirelessly. The user can power the Wi-Fi display receiver via a TV's USB port without the need for an extra power adapter. The enhanced invisible antenna inside can easily pick up Wi-Fi reception from the user's smartphone. S0908 ► www.px.com.tw

Selling Points

300 ft/100 m wireless transmission

Sizensor object size-capturing solution is automatic and fast

Wirelessly send 4K content

First laser measure equipped with 3D photogrammetry capability

Full-band IR remote control

Can provide an accurate distance simultaneously

Product Highlights

Components & Advanced Power Tech Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

SURE STAR COMPUTER CO, LTD. AC input and DC output 1U, 2U and PS2 ATX, redundant power supply 1-4U Sure Star Computer is presenting its Sure Star Single power supply and its redundant power supply at COMPUTEX 2019. The Sure Star Single power supply with AC input and DC output is available in 1U, 2U and PS2 ATX form factors, while the redundant power supply is available in 1-4U and 250 W to 800 W. It supports zero down time and load balancing for servers and workstations. From design to production, all of Sure Star’s products go through strict inspection procedures. The company accepts OEM and ODM orders, and its products are designed to be quiet, with delivery in less than 4 weeks. In addition, there are no MOQ restrictions, and its products meet multinational safety certifications, including CE, RoHS and REACH. Founded in 1989, Sure Star Computer has always focused on designing and manufacturing qualified industrial power supply units and related power products. The company makes products for a wide range of applications, such as networking, communications, computers and ATX. From typical switching power supplies to high-end redundant power supplies, all its outstanding products are made in Taiwan.

DARKFLASH INFOTECH CO., LTD. Blade-X Specializing in gaming peripherals, at this year's COMPUTEX, DarkFlash is presenting the Blade-X, an open-frame concept computer chassis, initiated and developed by American, Chinese and Korean designers over the course of 8 months, breaking the mold of the stereotpical computer chassis available today. It can uniquely be placed either vertically or horizontally. Moreover, the 1.0 mm SECC steel plate with an aluminum alloy bracket achieves an unprecedented balance in its asymmetrical structure. Blade-X also imports the famous ADD-RGB element and comes with smart cable management, making the Blade-X flawless with its lights. The USB Type-C connection provides it with 10Gb/s high-speed transmission efficiency, and has space for five SSDs, two HDDs, and water-cooling. The spaces for the PSU are also perfect for either vertical or horizontal placement. The Blade-X is both a piece of art and the ideal DIY chassis for modders. J1208 ► www.darkflash.com

Selling Points 1 mm SECC metal plate with a 4 mm aluminum alloy bracket Spacious, easy to assemble/disassemble for unlimited customization Exclusive water block bracket available for 360/260 mm water cooling

I0230 ► www.surestar.com.tw

Selling Points Form factors from 1U to 4U, single type or redundant IPC: standalone, rack mount, server and storage ATX: five kinds of output voltage rail

SUNNY COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Adapters, USB chargers, car chargers and its wall-mounted and desktop series Sunny Computer Technology distributes high-quality power supplies to customers in Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, the US and elsewhere worldwide. The company provides a variety of power supplies and other items including switching adapters, USB chargers, car chargers, wall-mounted products and a desktop series. To keep pace with the rapid development of technology, Sunny has invented new wireless chargers, quick chargers, PD and Type-C products that can support iOS and Android devices. Sunny has a history of developing customized OEM and ODM products. Sunny has quietly become one of the world’s leading suppliers of switching power supplies and a wide range of electronics since its founding in 1980. With branch companies in the Czech Republic and the US, as well as manufacturing sites in China, the firm maintains certifications for ISO14000, ISO9001 and IATF16949. Sunny has served Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp and many other large enterprises for years, receiving unanimous recognition.

Wireless quick-charge mouse pad

I0201a ► sunny-group.com

Type C PD wall charger and car charger

Selling Points

QC 3.0 wall charger and car charger

Product Highlights

InnoVEX Taipei World Trade Center, Exhibition Hall 1

CATDID TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. iPetoi, an intelligent litter box Catdid Technology focuses on the development of smart pet products, the Internet of Things, and UX&UI (APP and community) design, all while using an innovative business model. The company aims to build a complete ecosystem for the pet industry and to provide meaningful experiences for pet owner-s. Its team is experienced at both R&D and product delivery, and it has a close relationship with Taiwan's technology manufacturing supply chain. Catdid plans to develop products that provide unique breakthroughs for existing market applications and help solve the problems faced by pet owners. Regarding future product development, Catdid aims to enhance the integrity and value added by its IoT devices. Its first product, iPetoi, will arrive in users' living rooms soon. This intelligent litter box can automatically clean pet waste and upload relevant health data to iPetCloud. Results can be displayed on a mobile app and the iPeitoi website, providing individualized health and nutrition recommendations.

ROCESO TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. EsoGlove Roceso Technologies is the first and only soft robotic company in Singapore and a pioneer in Asia. Its soft robotic solutions provide functional assistance to patients with limb motor function impairments during rehabilitation and in their daily lives. The company’s first product, the EsoGlove, is the world’s lightest hand rehabilitation and exoskeleton device, offering top functionality and comfort. The soft robotic hand rehabilitation glove utilizes biocompatible materials and provides safe and comfortable repetitive training and individual finger exercises, as well as functional task training. The lightweight and portable design enables patients to start training as soon as possible. EsoGlove can be operated in two modes: touchscreen and computer GUI. In touchscreen mode, patients can conduct various repetitive training regimens, including thumb opposition and individual finger movements. In computer GUI mode, patients can conduct cyclic training and functional task training with action observation therapy as well as active intention detection training. D0423 ► www.roceso.com

D0423 ► www.iPetoi.com

Selling Points

Send clean notification, consumable refill notice, and medical information

Safe and comfortable repetitive training

Automatically clean excrement while effectively removing odor and bacteria

Individual finger exercises, as well as functional task training

Provide individual health reports analyzed by veterinarians, record vaccine history

Lightweight, portable design enables patients to start training as soon as possible

Streamtech Inc. Ultra low-power sensing front-end chip for sensors and for physiological signal detection in closedloop stimulation applications

Streamtech Inc. is a professional consulting company providing engineering and architectural design services. Its engineering team, including software and hardware, is currently focused on chip design and providing end-customer application integration services. When seeking to prolong system operation time without frequent battery replacement in wearable physiological signal sensing devices with a small form factor, designing circuits and systems with low power consumption is the most significant challenge to successful product development. The company’s analog front-end system adopts unique technologies to achieve ultra-low power consumption while sensing a diversity of physiological signals. With Streamtech’s reconfigurable technologies, the chip can be programmed with different circuit parameters for different applications with very economical

Selling Points Ultra-low power consumption Unique programming technology that enables adjustment of circuit parameters For wearable devices and IoT applications with stringent power constraints

power and area consumption. As the minimum detectable voltage is within 5 μVrms with power consumption less than 100 µW, the chip is suitable for wearable devices and IoT applications with very stringent power constraints. D0423 ► www.streamteck.com

Product Highlights

CHEETAH MOBILE CM GreetBot Cheetah Mobile (NYSE: CMCM) was established in November 2010. As one of the leading Chinese companies, Cheetah Mobile has nearly 500 million MAUs globally, 70% of which come from overseas. The company’s most incredible products are its Orion Star AI-driven smart robot equipped with Cheetah Mobile's smart solutions and its AItoC services such as the CM Translator, which is widely used for travelling, language learning and conducting business. The Orion Star AI-driven robot can navigate, provide guidance to shoppers, answer inquiries, be controlled remotely and self-charge. Thanks to the MeUI system, it can be customized based on various needs. To date, the Orion Star AI-driven robot has worked with customers in more than 20 scenarios, such as museums, government civil affairs halls, libraries, hotels, banks, courts, law firms, police stations, hospitals, schools, shopping malls and chain supermarkets, serving over 3 million people in total, with the average number of daily interactions reaching 100,000 — much higher than the industry average. D0010 ► www.cmcm.com/zh-tw

Selling Points Intelligent receptionist or guide Speech recognition Facial recognition

Touch Applications & Display Products Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2

WALTOP INTERNATIONAL CORP. Active Capacitive Styluses In response to the increasing demand for pen input on personal mobile devices, Waltop has developed its active capacitive stylus solutions that are USI-compliant, slim, lower cost, have lower power consumption and provide a smoother handwriting experience.

HKF TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. LCD computer screens, TV monitors, CCTV monitors for the security surveillance market, TFT-LCD LV

Waltop's styluses do not require Bluetooth or other wireless connections and are supported by most Microsoft touch devices through Microsoft Pen Protocol v2.0, the industry's most-advanced active pen touch technology. It has tilt detection and 4,096 pressure levels, which makes it the perfect pen for the professional writer or general note-taking. Waltop’s stylus solutions are suitable for all types of touch-enabled devices.

An embedded TFT-LCD module display is also introduced for various applications,

Founded in 2004, Waltop has since March 2015 been a board director of USI, a global standardization organization that defines specifications for stylus and touch controllers to provide a universal and consistent writing experience across all touchenabled devices.

such as banking, gaming, entertainment and advertisement.

S0134 ► www.waltop.com

At COMPUTEX 2019, HFK Technology is showcasing its state-of-the-art 7” to 24” TFT-LCD computer screens, 15” to 19” TV monitors and 15” to 19” CCTV monitors for security surveillance market, as well as its 26” to 52” TFT-LCD LV.

HKF Technology has been one of the world's leading manufacturers and exporters of monitors since 1996. In 2004, HKF Technology integrated optoelectronics technology into LED products, including next-generation green products in 2006. S0423 ► www.hkfcom.com.tw

Selling Points Windows 10 pen HLK certified Meets Microsoft Pen Protocol v2.0 specifications High hovering and inking force, low power consumption

Selling Points Best portable monitors; lightweight and convenient User-friendly features can be easily adjusted Increases productivity

Product Highlights

Industrial IoT & Embedded Solutions Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

NEOUSYS TECHNOLOGY INC. Various products Neousys Technology designs and manufactures industrial-grade, rugged embedded modules and systems. The company’s expertise ranges from embedded computing to data acquisition and processing. In 2019, the company announced its patented, intelligent supercapacitorbased power-backup technology, SuperCap UPS. Using supercapacitors, unique Neousys' patented architecture and CAP energy management, the device can operate in harsh environments from -25 to 65 °C, and it has extremely high durability, lasting up to 10 years.

K0516 ► www.neousys-tech.com

Selling Points

This year, the company is showcasing many of its creations, such as a rugged embedded fanless computing solution, machine vision controller, in-vehicle fanless computer, ultra-compact fanless embedded controller, GPU computing platform and wide-temperature-range fanless computer, as well as products for surveillance/video analytics computing.

Products for applications ranging from embedded computing to data acquisition and processing

SPARKLAN COMMUNICATION INC.

LITEMAX ELECTRONICS INC.

Industrial- and commercial-grade wireless solutions, 11ac USB and Half Mini PCIe combo card

Various computing solutions

SparkLAN provides industrial- and

Wide-temperature-range fanless computer Unique Neousys' patented architecture and CAP energy management

Litemax has presented an array of IoT

commercial-grade wireless module solutions

solutions that include

for various form factors and various

artificial intelligence

applications that benefit from wireless

for COMPUTEX 2019.

802.11ac connectivity. Using a QCA6174A-5

Solutions and products

wireless system-on-a-chip with Windows and

include Litemax’s 1:1 square

Linux drivers, it provides an excellent solution

screen and high-efficiency LED

for applications including vehicle-mounted

backlight technology; the Spanpixel

fronts, STB, automation and robotics.

exclusive, patented long liquid crystal display; fanless industrial computers; and a medical cloud

SparkLAN is also introducing its newest

care system. Through the advanced application of IoT in these products, the

11ac USB and Half Mini PCIe combo card,

company aims to provide prospective customers with green and intelligent

the WUBT-236ACN(BT) series at COMPUTEX 2019. The series contains a single-chip

industrial computer solutions to accelerate the realization of smart cities.

(RTL8822BU) wireless LAN (WLAN), Bluetooth USB module that supports two streams of 802.11ac solutions with multi-user MIMO WLAN and Bluetooth 4.2. It is also

With more than 20 years of experience in making innovative industrial

integrated with 2Tx2R WLAN MAC, baseband, and dual-band RF in a single-chip USB

solutions, Litemax has garnered a reputation as one of the world’s best

module. The WUBT-236ACN(BT) series is a cost-effective solution for machine-to-

makers of sunlight-readable and high-brightness industrial displays.

machine connectivity that can easily be integrated with any operating system.

However, the company is also an expert in developing digital signage. In recent years, through advancements in embedded computing, the company

K0629 ► www.sparklan.com

is now one of the world’s leading experts in intelligent vertical market platforms. Testaments to the innovations achieved by the company can be found in Litemax’s high-performing, ultra-efficient designs for various fields, such as transportation, heavy industry, marine, digital signage and data mining. K0309a ► www.litemax.co

Selling Points

Complete OS support including Linux, Android and Windows

20 years of experience in making innovative industrial solutions

Certified products for FCC/CE/IC/MIC reduced testing costs

Experts in developing industrial-grade displays and digital signage

Complete module form factor for a variety of applications

Leading expert in intelligent vertical market platforms