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LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

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Equipped with Advanced AI Software, Company’s New, High-efficiency VRF Solution Delivers a Smarter, More Comfortable Indoor Environment

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of the new Multi V™ i, a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solution equipped with the company’s highly evolved AI engine, in key global markets starting from Europe. Suitable for mid- to high-rise buildings, such as offices, schools, shopping malls, apartment buildings and hotels, the energy efficient Multi V i comes with a range of differentiated, smart features that help reduce energy consumption and deliver a more comfortable indoor environment – and a quieter outdoor environment – all-year-round.

LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution
LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution

AI Smart Care

The Multi V i’s sophisticated AI engine enables AI Smart Care, which leverages spatial and situational learning to optimize operation; adjusting cooling or heating power according to several variables, including the number of people in the room, humidity levels, and indoor and outside ambient temperature. This enables the product to improve energy savings by up to 24.7 percent.1 Meanwhile, AI Indoor Space Care helps maintain a steady temperature and reduce energy consumption by automatically turning on indoor units in occupied areas, and turning them off in unoccupied areas.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE
LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

AI Energy Management

Another efficiency-focused feature, AI Energy Management allows users to set energy consumption targets, which can help to lower the overall power usage of the Multi V i.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE
LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

Noise Target Control

The Multi V i also helps to enhance the comfort of those living in neighboring buildings or houses. Users can set an operational noise limit (from 50 to 70 decibels2) in advance to ensure that the sound produced by the outdoor unit does not exceed the level of volume they’ve specified.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE
LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

Weather Information Interlocking Control

Providing smart performance and convenience, the Weather Information Interlocking Control feature of LG’s VRF solution automatically selects custom operation modes – including Automatic Pre-heating and Automatic Snow Removal – based on the weather conditions.3 Automatic Pre-heating allows users to enjoy a warm indoor environment, even on the coldest days of the year, by automatically heating the room in advance, while Automatic Snow Removal prevents snow from accumulating and freezing on the outdoor unit.

LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution
LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution

Powerful Performance

Boasting powerful, dependable performance even in extreme weather conditions, the Multi V i has surpassed its predecessor, the Multi V 5, to become the most energy efficient LG VRF solution yet. 4 The unit’s newly designed biomimetic fan and an enhanced air-flow path combine to reduce fan-motor power consumption,5 resulting in improved energy savings. LG’s outstanding, new model can provide fresh, comfortable indoor air in any season, working at full cooling capacity in temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius6, and full heating capacity in temperatures as low as negative 10 degrees Celsius.7

AI Smart Up

The Multi V i’s AI engine powers a variety of smart features, such as Auto Tuning and Remote Upgrade, which help to improve convenience and the overall user experience. The Auto Tuning system automatically tunes the compressor and motor during initial installation or when they need replacing, allowing for faster and easier setup and servicing. Meanwhile, with the Remote Upgrade system, LG’s VRF solution can be automatically updated to the latest software version without an on-site service visit. Furthermore, the Multi V i offers AI Smart Diagnosis, which provides automated system analysis and easy-to-read status reports to help reduce service times and boost reliability.

“Boasting our outstanding AI engine, the new Multi V i offers enhanced energy-savings, a more pleasant indoor environment and exceptional convenience,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to deliver complete air solutions leveraging its cutting-edge AI and industry-leading HVAC technologies.

1 Tested internally following KS Test Standard (KS B ISO 15042:2006) using 24 horespower (HP) model Multi V i. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.

2 Available setttings are 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 decibels.

3 The Weather Information Locking Control can be used by connecting the AccuWeather app to the ThinQ server.
Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.

4 15 percent increase in energy efficiency compared to LG Multi V 5 (8HP) according to Energy Efficiency Rating (EER). Tested by Eurovent using testing models ARUM080LTE6 (Multi V i) and ARUM080LTE5 (Multi V 5). Results may vary depending on usage environment.

5 Power consumption of model RPUX202X9E (Multi V i) reduced by 12 percent compared to model RPUW20GX9E (Multi V 5).

6 The Multi V i can provide reliable cooling operation in temperatures (outdoor) ranging from negative 15 to 52 degrees Celsius (dry-bulb) and can operate at the full capacity in temperature as high as 43 degrees Celsius (dry-bulb). Based on LG Multi V i performance data in LG’s Product Data Book (PDB).

7 The Multi V i can provide reliable heating operaton in temperatures (outdoor) ranging from negative 30 to 18 degrees Celsius (wet-bulb) and can operate at the full capacity in temperature as low as negative 10 degress Celsius (wet-bulb). Based on LG Multi V i performance data in LG’s PDB. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit

LG air conditioning provides optimized solutions for every sector and climate with a wide range of cutting-edge systems that bring exceptional heating, ventilation and air conditioning performance to buildings worldwide. Through our unmatched expertise and industry knowledge, we respond directly to the needs of businesses seeking digitalized and eco-conscious HVAC solutions. We are the partner your business has been looking for, and are well prepared to integrate our leading technology into your day-to-day operations, supporting you and your business every step of the way. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

Source: LG Electronics, Inc.

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36Kr to Innovate Content Production and User Interaction with ChatGPT Technology

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BEIJING, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 36Kr Holdings Inc. (“36Kr” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, announced today that it has applied the latest ChatGPT and AI-generated content (AIGC) technologies in its content production ecosystem to optimize its content production model and user experience. 36kr has always attached great importance to intelligent technology’s role in the production and aggregation of high-quality content. The application of the latest ChatGPT technology will empower the intelligent transformation, release, and distribution of basic data, such as enterprise news and market dynamics, as well as financing and other news reports, elevating content production efficiency and quality. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s customized services will also enable 36Kr’s platform to publish updates on designated topics, send intelligent commentary responses and interact with others via chats, meeting users’ diverse needs in real time. So far, the user interaction rate on the 36Kr platform has improved by 90%, greatly enhancing user interaction and stickiness.

The development of ChatGPT demonstrates that cutting-edge technology is driving innovation in the field of content production and reshaping the industry landscape. In addition, ChatGPT is fully  aligned with 36Kr’s content operation model, from its implication on content production and distribution to its influence on user access and interaction. Moving forward, 36Kr will continue to explore its application of ChatGPT and AIGC technologies to optimize the infrastructure of content production, distribution and operation, building a multi-faceted ecosystem encompassing pan-commerce, pan-technology, and pan-lifestyle content.

About 36Kr Holdings Inc.

36Kr Holdings Inc. is a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China with the mission of empowering New Economy participants to achieve more. The Company started its business with high-quality New Economy-focused content offerings, covering a variety of industries in China’s New Economy with diverse distribution channels. Leveraging traffic brought by high-quality content, the Company has expanded its offerings to business services, including online advertising services, enterprise value-added services, and subscription services, to address the evolving needs of New Economy companies and upgrading needs of traditional companies. The Company is supported by a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities. Through diverse service offerings and significant brand influence, the Company is well-positioned to continuously capture the high growth potential of China’s New Economy. 

For more information, please visit: http://ir.36kr.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goal and strategies; the Company’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; relevant government policies and regulations relating to our business and industry; the Company’s expectations regarding the use of proceeds from this offering; the Company’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to provide high-quality content in a timely manner to attract and retain users; the Company’s ability to retain and hire quality in-house writers and editors; the Company’s ability to maintain cooperation with third-party professional content providers; the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with third-party platforms; general economic and business conditions in China; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

36Kr Holdings Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86 (10) 5825-4188
E-mail: ir@36kr.com

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: 36Kr@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: 36Kr@tpg-ir.com 

Source: 36Kr Holdings Inc.

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Aratek TruFace: A Smarter Biometric Security Solution for Access Control

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TAIPEI, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aratek, a biometrics and security industry leader, has recently launched “Aratek TruFace,” a comprehensive biometric security solution designed to revolutionize access control security and maximize workforce efficiency.

The Aratek Truface biometric access control system provides you with cutting-edge facial recognition technology, offering you with unmatched protection in just minutes.
The Aratek Truface biometric access control system provides you with cutting-edge facial recognition technology, offering you with unmatched protection in just minutes.

The Aratek TruFace solution is the perfect way to keep your facility protected. With biometric access control, visitor management, and time attendance tracking capabilities, it’s a great fit for institutions in numerous industries like education, government, healthcare, business, law enforcement, retail, and hospitality.

Easy integration with your current security infrastructures 

The Aratek TruFace solution is a breeze to set up and use. “Our API and SDK make it super easy to integrate its applications with your security infrastructure, like video surveillance or alarm systems, plus HR management platforms like attendance tracking and payroll systems,” said Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for International Business Division.

“The Aratek TruFace provides a painless biometric access control and attendance tracking solution that anyone can use almost out of the box – without need for lengthy training or complicated set-up so you can enjoy better security and efficiency in no time,” Samuel Wu explained.

Streamline access control with a single powerful biometric solution 

The Aratek TruFace solution combines the cutting-edge “Aratek BA8300” facial recognition terminal with the powerful “Aratek TruFace Manager” software platform, delivering an intuitive and robust system for any business.

  • Aratek TruFace hardware: An unmatched facial recognition terminal 

The “Aratek BA8300” facial recognition terminal supports multi-factor authentication with fingerprint, RFID card, barcode, and facial recognition. With this device in your building, you can secure access and maximize usability across multiple applications.

“Users can gain access by having their faces, fingerprints, or RFID cards scanned, or in combination modes, adding an additional layer of security to protected areas,” Samuel Wu noted.

  • Aratek TruFace software: Amplify your security with innovative platform 

The powerful “Aratek TruFace Manager” software platform gives administrators full control over device management, device diagnostics, access control rule setting, and attendance tracking. Its intuitive overview dashboard lets admins visualize performance metrics in clear reports.

Plus, with its mobile app for Android and iOS phones, employees can manage attendance remotely with features such as punching in/out, applying for leaves and generating attendance reports. This solution offers businesses a reliable, secure and convenient way to monitor and bolster their security needs.

About Aratek Biometrics

Aratek is a global leader in the biometrics and security industries. For over 20 years, we’ve been providing cutting-edge biometric products tailored to the needs of governments, schools, banks, and a variety of other institutions in becoming more secure and efficient. From state-of-the-art fingerprint scanners and facial recognition access control devices, all the way up to robust physical security systems and biometric softwares – Aratek will have you covered when it comes to tackling your toughest challenges!

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Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC:SONG) to Enhance AI-Based Music with ChatGPT Technology

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NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Music Licensing, Inc. (OTC: SONG) is excited to announce its plans to explore using ChatGPT to enhance the already established artificial intelligence program that creates music for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pro Music Rights, Inc.

Pro Music Rights, founded in 2018 by Jake P. Noch, has been working on AI-based music since as early as 2017 and currently has a catalog of AI production-based music with human input that has been registered with the US Copyright Office. With the use of ChatGPT, the company hopes to improve the quality of its works and increase the speed of Pro Music Rights’ expansion into other product lines such as Master Rights, mechanical rights, synchronization rights, and other subscription-based licensing audio services, and add to Pro Music Rights public performance rights repertoire.

Jake P. Noch, a pioneer in the use of AI in music, sees this as a pivotal moment for the industry. “I have always been an early adopter of AI in music, and with the rise of ChatGPT, I believe we have a unique opportunity to take AI-based music to the next level,” he stated.

Music Licensing, Inc. and Pro Music Rights, Inc. are committed to delivering high-quality AI-based music to its shareholders and customers. With the use of ChatGPT, the company is confident that it can take its AI-based music to new heights and continue its growth trajectory in the industry as well as it’s pre-existing expansion plans and business models

About Pro Music Rights, Inc. (ProMusicRights.com)

Pro Music Rights the 5th public performance rights organization (PRO) ever formed in the United States. Its licensees include notable companies like TikTok, iHeart Media, Triller, Napster, 7Digital, Vevo, and hundreds of others. Pro Music Rights controls an estimated market share of 7.4% in the United States, representing over 2,500,000 works that feature notable artists such as A$AP Rocky, Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, Lil Yachty, MoneyBaggYo, Larry June, Trae Pound, Sause Walka, Trae Tha Truth, Sosamann, Soulja Boy, Lex Luger, Lud Foe, SlowBucks, Gunplay, OG Maco, Rich The Kid, Fat Trel, Young Scooter, Nipsey Hussle, Famous Dex, Boosie Badazz, Shy Glizzy, 2 Chainz, Migos, Gucci Mane, Young Dolph, Trinidad James, Fall Out Boy, and countless others. For more information, please visit promusicrights.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the ability of Music Licensing, Inc. & Pro Music Rights, Inc. to accomplish its stated plan of business. Music Licensing, Inc. & Pro Music Rights, Inc. believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Pro Music Rights, Inc., Music Licensing, Inc., or any other person.

Source: Music Licensing, Inc.

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Guardant Health to integrate Lunit’s AI-based scoring algorithm for PD-L1 into its portfolio to enhance cancer biomarker detection

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  • Powered by Lunit SCOPE PD-L1, the Guardant360 TissueNext PD-L1 test with Guardant Galaxy™ shows improved detection of the biomarker in NSCLC
  • Lunit’s AI solution is the first application in Guardant Galaxy, a suite of AI and other technology tools that enhance Guardant Health’s portfolio of cancer tests

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), in partnership with leading precision oncology company Guardant Health, today announced the integration of its AI-based PD-L1 scoring algorithm into Guardant’s testing workflow to enhance biomarker detection in the Guardant360 TissueNextTM PD-L1 test for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The newly integrated algorithm will enable Guardant to offer augmented biomarker assessment for NSCLC patients through AI-based quantification of tissue samples using a scoring system generated by Lunit SCOPE PD-L1. The enhanced Guardant test is designed to support pathologists in diagnosing PD-L1 status with higher accuracy and efficiency. Through the AI software, the test showed improved detection of PD-L1 by more than 20 percent compared to manual pathologist interpretation in the most challenging cases in NSCLC1.

Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 is a CE-marked AI solution for detecting and analyzing PD-L1, a cancer biomarker. The solution may assist pathologists by minimizing interpretation discrepancy and allowing better prediction of treatment outcomes for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, as demonstrated in study findings published in the European Journal of Cancer.

Lunit SCOPE PD-L1’s integration with the Guardant360 TissueNext PD-L1 test is the first application in Guardant Galaxy, Guardant Health’s suite of technology applications developed internally and through outside partnerships to enhance the performance and utility of its portfolio of cancer tests.

The two companies have been in partnership since 2021, following a strategic investment from Guardant Health to Lunit.

“We are honored to partner with Guardant Health in leveraging the power of AI and digital pathology to enhance the capabilities of their comprehensive genomic profiling tests for cancer patients,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. “The development of the AI-supported scoring algorithm for the Guardant360 TissueNext PD-L1 test is a great example of using advanced medical image analytics to enhance precision diagnostics in lung cancer and help doctors find the right treatment for the right patients.”

“With Guardant Galaxy, we are now accessing the most advanced AI techniques and the latest complementary technologies from leading companies in cancer diagnostics to enhance the capabilities of our tests and provide oncologists and researchers with precise and actionable information,” said Helmy Eltoukhy, co-CEO of Guardant Health. “The digital pathology solution from Lunit has already demonstrated the power of AI to help improve detection of PD-L1 in certain cases of non-small cell lung cancer. We believe it has the potential to contribute much more broadly to advances in identifying cancer biomarkers and informing treatment decisions.”

About Lunit

With AI, Lunit aims to ‘conquer cancer,’ one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Lunit is an AI software company devoted to developing AI solutions for precision diagnostics and therapeutics, to find the right diagnosis at the right cost, and the right treatment for the right patients. Lunit, a portmanteau of ‘learning unit,’ is a deep learning-based medical AI company devoted to developing advanced medical image analytics and data-driven imaging biomarkers via cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 2013, Lunit has been acknowledged around the world for its advanced, state-of-the-art technology and its application in medical images. Its technology has been recognized at international AI competitions surpassing top companies like Google, IBM, and Microsoft. As a medical AI company with a focus on clinical evidence, the company’s findings are presented in major peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology and JAMA Network Open, and global conferences including ASCO and AACR. After receiving FDA clearance and the CE Mark, Lunit INSIGHT CXR and MMG are clinically used in approximately 1,000 hospitals and medical institutions across more than 40 countries. Lunit is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea with offices and representatives around the world.

The tests described have been developed and their performance characteristics determined by the CLIA-certified laboratory performing the test. Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 is CE marked in Europe and has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although FDA is exercising enforcement discretion of premarket review and other regulations for laboratory-developed tests in the US, certification of the laboratory is required under CLIA to ensure the quality and validity of the tests.

About Guardant Health

Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. The Guardant Health oncology platform leverages capabilities to drive commercial adoption, improve patient clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs across all stages of the cancer care continuum. Guardant Health has commercially launched Guardant360®, Guardant360 CDx, Guardant360 TissueNext™, Guardant360 Response™, and GuardantNFINITY® tests for advanced stage cancer, and Guardant Reveal™ for early-stage cancer. The Guardant Health screening portfolio, including the ShieldTM test, aims to address the needs of individuals eligible for cancer screening.

References

1. Sangjoon Choi et al. Artificial intelligence–powered programmed death ligand 1 analyser reduces interobserver variation in tumour proportion score for non–small cell lung cancer with better prediction of immunotherapy response, European Journal of Cancer 2022, Volume 170, 17-26

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Orbbec Debuts Femto Mega at CES 2023, the Industry’s Highest Resolution 3D Vision Camera with Integrated Depth and AI Processing

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Game-Changing Performance, Package and Price, Developed in Partnership with Microsoft

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Orbbec, a leading global 3D camera manufacturer, today announced the launch of its latest product, the Femto Mega, at CES 2023. Built in partnership with Microsoft, it is the first product of a new platform aimed at enabling easy access to 3D technology. It’s the industry’s highest resolution 3D camera with realtime streaming of processed images over ethernet or USB connections that makes it ideal for use in robotics, logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and fitness solutions.

The depth camera uses Microsoft’s industry proven ToF technology for precise scene understanding over a wide 120 degrees field of view and a broad range from 0.25m to 5.5m. The 1 mega-pixel depth camera is complemented by a high performance 4K resolution RGB camera with 90 degrees’ FOV.

A built-in Nvidia Jetson Nano is used to run advanced depth vision algorithms to convert raw data to precise depth images. This eliminates the need for an external PC or compute device.

The camera can be directly connected to servers or the cloud using the Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection for both data and power. The device also has USB-C 3.2 and DC power supply connectors. A 6DOF IMU module provides orientation. The universal trigger control system provides accurate frame synchronization and uses standard ethernet cables for multi-camera and multi-sensor networks. The SDK enables easy setup and registration, and a rich set of APIs allows integration with various applications.

“Orbbec’s Femto Mega extends the use of Microsoft’s depth technology, used in Hololens and Azure Kinect DevKit, to a broad range of industrial applications,” said Jon Yee, Microsoft. “This camera is a result of a close collaboration between our teams and will be an essential tool helping AI developers to add depth perception to computer vision”.

“Our large scale cargo digitization solution is built using Microsoft’s Azure Kinect and Azure and is commercially deployed in Singapore. It is also in commercial trials for flight capacity optimization and digital handling at multiple international airports”, said Dr. Suraj Nair, CTO, Speedcargo Technologies, Singapore. “Orbbec’s Femto Mega enables us to maintain compatibility with our current system while reducing the size, cost and complexity of our solution. This will enable ease of scaling our operations to new locations”.

“Orbbec has been Mintt’s 3D vision partner for its fall detection and prevention solution”, said Eric Krzeslo, CEO, Mintt. “With its new advanced sensors such as the Femto Mega’s integrated approach Orbbec is helping us accelerate and improve our product roadmap.

“Femto Mega is aimed at expanding the use of 3D vision in various industry solutions”, said Amit Banerjee, head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec. “We’re excited to introduce this new category-leading intelligent camera as part of Orbbec’s new depth vision platform”.

The Orbbec team will be demonstrating Femto Mega and other 3D camera products and integrated partner solutions at CES 2023. Look for the Orbbec exhibit at North Hall, Booth 10838 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about Orbbec, check out www.orbbec3d.com. 

About Orbbec www.Orbbec3D.com

Orbbec is on a mission to popularize 3D vision technology for the 3D world, create a full-stack platform for industry solution developers and build smart products with industry-leading performance and price. 

About Microsoft 

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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Orbbec Debuts Femto Mega Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Edge AI and Robotics Platform

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Programmable camera ushers in software-defined perception for robotics with industry-leading package, performance and price

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Orbbec, a leading global 3D camera manufacturer, today announced the launch of its latest product, the Femto Mega, at CES 2023. It integrates the NVIDIA® Jetson™ platform for software-defined depth vision, and is aimed at removing barriers for developers of robotics applications with the combination of sensing and accelerated computing for AI and digital twin creation.

The programmable multi-mode camera with AI processing powered by NVIDIA Jetson can be operated as an IoT device in robotics, logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and fitness solutions. The built-in NVIDIA Jetson Nano™ system-on-module is used to run advanced depth vision algorithms, can be directly connected to servers or the cloud and eliminates the need for an external computer.

Developers using the NVIDIA Isaac robotics platform can now add the Femto Mega to enable robots to operate autonomously in unstructured environments and navigate and interact with their environment. The high-performance depth processing is required for object recognition, obstacle detection, pick and place in palletization/depalletization applications.

“Femto Mega is aimed at extending the capabilities of 2D and 3D sensing from the physical world to digital twins in the virtual world,” said Amit Banerjee, Head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec. “We’re excited about our collaboration with NVIDIA to bring the best combination of 3D sensing and AI-accelerated computing for developers deploying intelligent robots and automation applications.”

The Orbbec team will be demonstrating Femto Mega and other 3D camera products and integrated partner solutions at CES 2023. Look for the Orbbec exhibit at North Hall, Booth 10838 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. To learn more about Orbbec, check out www.orbbec3d.com. 

About Orbbec www.Orbbec3D.com

Orbbec is on a mission to popularize 3D vision technology for the 3D world, create a full-stack platform for industry solution developers and build smart products with industry-leading performance and price. 

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Correction – Health in Transportation Releases New Smartphone Face-Scanning Application Aimed at Uncovering Potentially Serious Health Concerns in Professional Drivers

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Correction Notice

Please note the following corrections to the Press Release issued Jan 17, 2023:

  • The CDL Health Scanner is a product of Health in Transportation. NuraLogix does not hold any liability for any applications distributed under the Health in Transportation name.
  • NuraLogix technology, service and products do not uncover, nor identify life-threatening health conditions. NuraLogix technology, service and products are intended to improve your awareness of general wellness and health.
  • Note that NuraLogix technology, service and products are For Investigational Use Only within the USA. NuraLogix technology, service and products are not a substitute for the clinical judgment of a health care professional. NuraLogix technology, service and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate or prevent any disease, symptom, disorder or abnormal physical state. Always consult with a health care professional or emergency services if you believe you may have a medical issue.
  • NuraLogix is not responsible for any third-party products that may integrate NuraLogix technology, service or products. NuraLogix does not make any claims about, nor have they evaluated the claims of any third-party products using NuraLogix technology, service or products.
  • NuraLogix technology, service and products do not predict the risk of, nor do they provide Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) measurements in any way. NuraLogix technology, service and products do not provide customized health coaching from Medwell, nor sleep-apnea solutions by Dedicated Sleep. NuraLogix technology, service and products do not provide health education, or resources to assist with lifestyle changes.

Corrected Press Release

Please note the following corrected press release. A previous release sent on January 17 contained incorrect or outdated information.

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Health in Transportation, a health and wellness solution provider for the transportation industry, released a revolutionary preventative health tool for drivers called CDL Health Scanner.

Accessed through a specific URL on a smartphone, CDL Health Scanner’s proprietary technology uses a smartphone camera to scan an individual’s face and analyze key vital signs. This unique, driver-centric system uses revolutionary technology from NuraLogix, called Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI)™, in which a conventional video camera is used to extract blood flow information from the face. Risk factors for hypertension, type-2 diabetes and more are revealed to the individual user on an easy-to-interpret results page.

“It’s an exciting day for the transportation industry,” said Bob Perry, president of Health in Transportation. “For less than the cost of a couple coffee drinks, this new smartphone app will provide health information to drivers, potentially salvaging thousands of driving careers. Our partnership with NuraLogix is dedicated to bringing innovative solutions to directly impact the driver shortage and help keep America’s professional drivers on the road instead of being sidelined due to bad health.”

This new, confidential CDL Health Scanner was developed specifically to protect drivers. With the transportation industry experiencing a shortage of close to 80,000 drivers each year– along with the fact that putting a new driver behind the wheel often involves a five-figure expense for the carrier–thousands of skilled drivers are disqualified from driving each month due to poor health outcomes.

CDL Health Scanner not only alerts drivers of potentially serious health concerns, but it also provides health education focused on the driver and guides them toward resources that can assist with lifestyle changes. Often, drivers are completely unaware of some of these underlying medical conditions, and CDL Health Scanner aims to bring awareness to these important metrics. The app provides support for drivers who may be at risk by providing them with the nearest location of one of the six thousand Higi health check stations.

CDL Health Scanner can be purchased by visiting www.cdlhealthscanner.com.

About Health in Transportation
Health in Transportation (HIT) provides innovative and practical health and wellness solutions for professional drivers in trucking and mass transit. For almost forty years, their programs have helped thousands of drivers avoid medical disqualification with unique coaching mechanisms that drivers can utilize even while they are on the road. Known as ‘The Trucker Trainer’ by professional drivers nationwide, Bob Perry, president of HIT, brings a very distinctive perspective to the issue of a driver’s health and life expectancy. He comes from a family of professional drivers and has spent decades working on driver health initiatives.

About NuraLogix
NuraLogix are the Toronto-based pioneers of the world’s first contactless blood pressure and vital sign measurement solution. NuraLogix uses its patented Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI™) technology in which a conventional video camera is used to extract facial blood flow information. This technology is the evolution of extensive peer-reviewed research and clinical studies, differentiating NuraLogix from their competitors. NuraLogix has conducted multiple clinical studies and published several research papers in notable scientific publications such as Frontiers in Psychology, Scientific Reports, and the Journal of Natural Sciences (JNS). To date the company has been issued 13 US patents with additional patents pending. Visit their website at www.nuralogix.ai.

For inquiries related to Anura™ and NuraLogix technology, service and products please contact Chris Lin, Chief Marketing Officer, ChrisLin@nuralogix.ai; For inquiries related to CDL Health Scanner and products and services provided by Health in Transportation, please contact Bob Perry, President of Health in Transportation,  bob@healthintransportation.com

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Aiken Group Strengthens Leadership With Two Key Appointments

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aiken Group, a global growth agency specializing in assisting global brands with their digital transformation, is pleased to announce several key appointments to its leadership team.

Jan Ong (pictured on the left) & Joshua Ooi (pictured on the right)
Jan Ong (pictured on the left) & Joshua Ooi (pictured on the right)

In October 2022, Dominic Koh was appointed as CEO of Aiken Digital Vietnam and Global Account Director. Joshua Ooi (pictured on right), who was previously Project Management Office Lead at Aiken Digital, has recently been appointed as General Manager of Aiken Digital APAC and Onyx Island. He will be reporting to Joseph Chua, CEO of Aiken Group.

Kenneth Chiew, who was previously General Manager of Aiken Digital, has taken on a new role as General Manager of Velocity 678, an integrated live commerce arm of Aiken Group. Meanwhile, Jan Ong (pictured on left) has been appointed as Business Director of Aiken Digital’s Mastercard account, reporting to Dominic Koh.

Joshua Ooi brings over 15 years of experience in developing insights-led digital campaigns and strong client relationships to his new role as General Manager. He will lead Aiken Digital’s strategic planning, business growth and talent development, and act as a thought leader in new business and client partnerships. In his previous role as Partner of Onyx Island, a digital marketing agency, Joshua played an instrumental role in leading the Business team, growing the client portfolio, and expanding the agency’s MarTech capabilities.                         

Jan Ong has been appointed as Business Director, overseeing the Mastercard account of Aiken Digital. Jan has extensive industry expertise, including experience in financial institutions and various merchant verticals (travel, retail, F&B, etc.). During her 6 years at Mastercard Advisors AP, Jan managed several projects, including the launch of Citibank Global Wallet across 14 APMEA markets to spearhead Citi’s digital transformation initiatives. She also led various test and learn initiatives in the APAC region, including complex pricing optimization for global F&B clients and A/B testing campaign offers to drive higher customer acquisition, retention, and spend.

In her new role, Jan will drive commercial and operational excellence for the Mastercard account of Aiken Digital. She will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Client Services team, and for amplifying the company’s brand equity and marketing footprint across established and new digital platforms.

Joseph Chua, CEO of Aiken Group said: “I am excited to welcome these two highly talented individuals to our ever-growing business. Joshua has proven his capabilities in his previous PMO role. His dynamic strategic history and eagerness to explore marketing innovations will elevate our positioning as a whole. Jan’s extensive consultancy experience, combined with her professional network, will be beneficial to continuing the success of our business. We believe they have the right mix of skills and expertise to strengthen our business momentum and cement relationships with key players in the agency ecosystem.”

Joshua Ooi, General Manager of Aiken Digital APAC and Onyx Island, commented: “I am honoured to take on this role and build upon our success to lead the company into its next phase of growth. We will continue to deliver inspiring work for our partners and clients, creating innovative products of substance. We are only as good as the people we have to deliver success for, so we will further hone our expertise in technological and commercial innovation to become an ecosystem architect that achieves business growth and sustainability for clients.”

Jan Ong, Business Director of Aiken Digital’s Mastercard account commented: “Having worked across APAC, I have witnessed the evolution of digital needs for brands and consumers in the payment space. There is a paradigm shift in the way consumers interact, engage, and leverage existing and new/emerging technologies in their daily lives. It will be meaningful and exciting to combine the know-how from my previous experiences and build upon Aiken’s team and capabilities to help brands/companies make a positive impact.“

Aiken Group closed 2022 on a high and is set to chart further growth in 2023. The key appointments accentuate Aiken’s strategy to solidify end-to-end business capabilities, aligned with its vision to lead a wave of innovative solutions for clients and partners.

About Aiken Group

Aiken Group is an established growth agency that focuses on developing technology solutions powered by AI to ignite a new generation of growth for companies.

Aiken Group’s services include growth consulting, experience design, system development, creative & content development, social commerce and live streaming, ecommerce and SaaS products with end-to-end integrated marketing initiatives.

Aiken has a global footprint with 17 offices worldwide in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, China, Mexico, UAE, US and UK. Founded in 2006 and head-quartered in China, Aiken serves multiple large clients such as Mastercard, Sotheby, L’Oréal and more.

For more information, kindly contact:

Ivan Kon
sg@aikendigital.com

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Baidu Create 2022 Outlines New Strategy for AI Development Based on Feedback-Driven Innovation

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BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888), a leading AI company with strong internet foundation, today hosted its annual flagship developer conference Baidu Create 2022. The event was held virtually in XiRang, Baidu’s metaverse app, as the company’s first conference co-hosted by humans and robots. In addition to featuring several key technology advancements, Baidu Create offered an in-depth exploration of Baidu’s research and analysis of future technology trends, covering a range of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, intelligent search, quantum computing and AI scientific computing.

With the theme of “Creator Spirit”, this year’s conference called upon technology believers to join Baidu in exploring more possibilities driven by AI. A recording of the Baidu Create 2022 main forum is available on Baidu’s official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlydjVDYb3A

In his speech “Innovation Drives Growth, Feedback Drives Innovation”, Robin Li, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Baidu, detailed Baidu’s strategy for driving healthy and sustainable growth. Li declared that deep learning algorithms have set the cornerstone for the fourth technological revolution. Major technology innovations powered by deep learning algorithms such as autonomous driving and intelligent water and electricity dispatching systems will emerge at scale, making a significant impact on society. Li emphasized the role of feedback of the market, users and customers in driving technology innovation. “Technology innovation is not something you can create behind closed doors. Rather, innovation comes from listening and improving based on real-world user feedback,” Li said. He cited Baidu’s Kunlun AI chip as an example, its state-of-art AI chip performance was made possible by the company’s decade-long accumulation in serving billions of user search requests every day.

Robin Li, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Baidu, speaks at Baidu Create 2022, where he predicted that as the threshold for technology applications continues to lower, creators will usher in a golden decade to artificial intelligence.
Robin Li, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Baidu, speaks at Baidu Create 2022, where he predicted that as the threshold for technology applications continues to lower, creators will usher in a golden decade to artificial intelligence.

Speaking at the main forum of Baidu Create, Haifeng Wang, CTO of Baidu, said that deep learning, as the core of AI development, is showing increasingly strong potential for generalized application, preparing AI to play a foundational role in industrial production through the “deep learning plus” model.

Wang noted that on the technological side, “deep learning plus knowledge” is set to power long-term AI breakthroughs. He cited Baidu’s AI art generation platform Wenxin Yige as an example of this dynamic already taking place. Powered by knowledge-enhanced cross-modal models, Wenxin Yige is able to accurately understand the semantics and mapping relationships in language and images, integrating learning from cross-modal knowledge such as language and vision. In developing the AI ecosystem, “deep learning plus” will also play a key role in linking upstream and downstream partners in a relationship built on chips, frameworks, models and applications. “Deep learning plus” will also have a major effect on the industrial application of AI, enabling thousands of industries and fields such as transportation, manufacturing, finance and medicine to unleash more potential.

Baidu Reveals Key AIGC Technologies, Bringing AI-Enhanced Creativity to the Next Level

At the conference, Baidu has introduced three talented AI “creators”: Big Model ERNIE 3.0 Zeus, Big Model ERNIE-ViLG 2.0 and new video content generation and editing technology. These new technologies each feature versatile content creation skills, allowing them to play the role of screenwriter, illustrator, editor or animator, greatly enhancing the potential of AI-generated content, or AIGC.

Hua Wu, Chairwoman of Baidu Technology Committee, described the potential of AIGC to stimulate artistic creativity and empower individual creators. “If you can utilize these content creation abilities to the greatest extent, then you can complete many important tasks of a film production. Coupled with virtual human actors designed on your own, you can become a truly ‘independent’ producer, a true ‘independent director’.”

Baidu Introduces UniBEV, Building Greater Synergy between Smart Roads and Autonomous Vehicles

Baidu also unveiled UniBEV, a new solution for intelligent transportation. As an integrated vehicle-road solution, UniBEV supports multi-sensor, multi-modal, multi-tasking and other end-to-end sensing capabilities, facilitating greater synergy between smart vehicles and smart roads. In addition, Baidu announced the industry’s first echo cancelling solution realized by software on the smartphone. It enables a smoother and more intelligent human-AI interaction for improved navigation.

XiRang MetaStack Enables Efficient Metaverse Space Construction in Only 40 Days

The event also witnessed the debut of XiRang MetaStack, the world’s first independent metaverse solution, which allows brands to build their own metaverse space from scratch in as fast as 40 days, compared to the average 6 to 12 months required on average. The solution offers a completely out of box development experience with 20 core AI capabilities covering speech, semantics, vision, audiovisual, blockchain and AIoT, increasing the average R&D efficiency by 300% at half the operation and maintenance cost.

Baidu Introduces QIAN Strategy to Accelerate the Industrialization of China’s Quantum Computing

Baidu also introduced its long-term quantum computing development strategy QIAN, aiming to shorten the still significant gap between quantum hardware and real-world applications. The name QIAN is an acronym representing the four key pillars of the strategy: quantum basic research, infrastructure construction, application of quantum technology, and network ecosystem. Baidu hopes to integrate quantum computing into countless industries, bringing the world closer to a reality where “everyone can quantum”.

Baidu Releases New Generation Computing Architecture Taihang DPU 2.0 and Heterogeneous Computing Platform Baige 2.0

In intelligent computing, Baidu released two major IaaS products: Baidu Taihang DPU2.0, a new generation of computing architecture, and Baidu Baige 2.0, an AI heterogeneous computing platform. The two products further enrich Baidu AI Base, China’s first full-stack self-researched AI infrastructure. With the generalization and modularization of AI underlying technologies, Baidu aims to help enterprise customers reduce costs and increase efficiency by providing AI service at scale.

Baidu Has Trained More Than 3 Million AI Talents, Building a Wider AI Ecosystem for Society

Baidu has been actively working with global developers to build an ecosystem for cultivating AI professionals with capabilities in specific applications of AI, or “AI plus X”. As part of these efforts, Baidu has trained more than 3 million AI talents. In the next two years, the company will invest more resources to train another 2 million AI talents, setting the stage for the development a stronger and healthier AI industry in China and around the world.

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under “BIDU” and HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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