Revolutionizing Retail: Himax Technologies and E Ink Holdings Unveil Smart Retail Solution with Ultra-Low Power AI Sensing Technology

At Touch Taiwan 2024, Himax Technologies and E Ink Holdings have collaborated to unveil a revolutionary smart retail solution. The innovative technology combines Himax’s WiseEye ultralow power AI sensing with E Ink’s electronic paper displays, with a focus on enhancing retail signage and display markets.

WiseEye is an AI-accelerator embedded ASIC platform specifically designed for ultra-low power applications. This cutting-edge technology supports a range of functions such as motion sensing, human presence detection, people counting, face detection, and speech recognition. These capabilities are crucial for predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset tracking, and occupancy detection, where power efficiency, bandwidth optimization, and privacy are top priorities.

The first-generation WiseEye Module is highly compact and measures only 12.5 mm x 17.0 mm x 2.45 mm. It includes a 22-pin FPC connector for easy attachment to device boards and can be easily integrated into systems using either a standard 24-pin ZIF FPC connector or standard assembly processes. This advanced technology offers retailers the ability to automatically adjust display content based on customer proximity and behavior, providing personalized marketing strategies. Additionally, it supports improved inventory management and offers valuable insights into customer traffic and preferences, ultimately enhancing the overall retail experience.

Himax Technologies’ WiseEye module is an AI accelerator embedded ASIC platform that is specifically designed for ultra-low power applications. It supports a range of functions such as motion sensing, human presence detection, people counting, face detection, and speech recognition. These capabilities are crucial for predictive maintenance