Innovative Partnership Between Himax Technologies and E Ink Holdings to Launch Smart Retail Solution at Touch Taiwan 2024

E Ink Holdings and Himax Technologies have announced a partnership to launch a smart retail solution at Touch Taiwan 2024. This innovative technology combines Himax’s WiseEye ultralow power AI sensing with E Ink’s electronic paper displays, with a focus on retail signage and display markets.

WiseEye is an advanced platform that features an AI accelerator-embedded ASIC designed for ultra-low power applications. It is well-suited for deploying convolutional neural networks (CNN)-based machine learning (ML) models in battery-powered AIoT devices. The platform supports various functions like motion sensing, human presence detection, people counting, face detection, and speech recognition. These capabilities are essential for applications such as predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset tracking, and occupancy detection, where power efficiency, bandwidth optimization, and privacy are crucial considerations.

The first-generation WiseEye Module comprises the WE1 AI processor and HM01B0 Always-On Sensor camera, delivering high integration and compact size to facilitate easy attachment to device boards for swift system integration. By automatically adjusting display content based on customer proximity and behavior, this technology assists retailers in offering personalized marketing strategies. It also enhances inventory management and provides valuable insights into customer traffic and preferences.

This collaboration between Himax and E Ink is expected to revolutionize the retail industry with its cutting-edge capabilities. With this new solution, retailers can provide customers with personalized experiences while optimizing their operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.