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The European Patent Office announces that a Tunisian team has been selected as a finalist for the Young Inventors Prize 2024

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MUNICH, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 80 million people (or 1% of the world’s population) are likely to require a wheelchair to assist their mobility. However, many users do not have full control of their upper body and have to rely on caregivers for mobility. A team of young Tunisian female engineers, aged between 27 and 28, is addressing this issue. Khaoula Ben Ahmed (28), Ghofrane Ayari (27), Souleima Ben Temime (28) and Sirine Ayari (28) have developed the MOOVOBRAIN smart wheelchair control system, a technology that allows users to operate their wheelchairs using voice, brain signals, facial expressions or a touchpad. This innovation offers newfound autonomy to those often sidelined by conventional assistive technologies. Nominated for the Young Inventors Prize at the European Inventor Award 2024, the team’s MOOVOBRAIN system addresses two of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The MOOVOBRAIN system introduces a new method for wheelchair control, tailored to meet the diverse needs of its users. It features four intuitive driving modes: Voice Driving Mode enables operation through voice commands; Brain Driving Mode uses a specialised headset that detects brain signals; Grimace Driving Mode allows control through facial expressions; and Manual Driving Mode provides a touchpad or smartphone app interface for those with some manual capabilities. This system, made by the team’s startup, GEWINNER, is designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments across the globe, ensuring accessibility and independence. The four driving modes accommodate different needs, disabilities and health conditions. Available for people who can speak and those who cannot, this system is a four-in-one solution with a multiplied potential impact.

While studying at the Higher Institute of Medical Technologies of Tunis, the young team developed the MOOVOBRAIN system after one of the team had a family member struck with a sudden disability. This highlighted the urgent need for more adaptable assistive technologies.

Since its founding in 2019, GEWINNER has been recognised under Tunisia’s Startup Act Label for its innovative contributions, has featured prominently at international tech events like VivaTech Paris, and has garnered several awards for technological excellence. The team also benefitted from mentorship through a programme from the European Investment Bank, which provided expertise in finance and business planning.

Web: https://www.epo.org/en

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CGTN: China honors individuals with highest awards in celebration of 75th National Day

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BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2024 /CNW/ — Huang Zongde enlisted in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army at the age of 17, beginning a nearly four-decade-long military career where his bravery, valor and devotion earned him countless awards and honors.

The heavily decorated 93-year-old received the highest state honor on Sunday when Chinese President Xi Jinping conferred him with the Medal of the Republic at a ceremony in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China awarded national medals and national honorary titles to 15 individuals, including Huang, in recognition of their contribution and achievement as it celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which falls on October 1.

Chinese heroes and role models

In addition to Huang, three others were awarded the Medal of the Republic. Wang Yongzhi, a missile and rocket expert and a pioneer of China’s manned space program, was honored posthumously. Wang Zhenyi, a medical scientist known for breakthroughs in leukemia treatment, and Li Zhensheng, an expert in wheat breeding, are also among the honorees.

The national honorary titles went to 10 people, including scientists, a border patrolman, an artist, a craftsman, educators, a health worker, an economist and an athlete.

Addressing Sunday’s awarding ceremony, President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called on the Chinese people to learn from heroes and role models to form a mighty force to build a strong China.

China is in a crucial period for building a great modern socialist country in all respects and achieving national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization, he said.

Encouraging the Chinese people to strive for extraordinary achievements at ordinary job posts, Xi urged them to contribute to resolving challenges to development and reform and safeguarding social harmony and stability.

China’s old friends and good friends

As its highest state honor for foreigners, China awarded the Friendship Medal to Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank and former Brazilian president, for her commitment to the friendship between China and Brazil, and development of relationship between China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and cooperation among BRICS countries, a group of major emerging economies.

Accepting the honor at the ceremony, Rousseff said the medal symbolizes the strong bonds between Brazil and China and pledged to continue her unremitting efforts to promote the friendship.

China’s achievements over the decades, including economic transformation, technological innovation and remarkable social development, have made it a beacon and a source of inspiration for the world, she said.

Xi lauded Rousseff as an outstanding representative of China’s old friends and good friends who have shared the same aspirations and stood together with the Chinese people over the past 75 years and vowed that China will never forget such international friends.

The Chinese people are ready to join hands with people from all over the world to safeguard world peace, promote common development and advance the building of a community with a shared future for mankind to create a better future for humanity, he said.

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Huawei Peer-Recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 24, 2024, Huawei announced that it has been peer-recognized a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice in the Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure thanks to its Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings. This marks the fifth year in a row that Huawei has received this distinction. Notably, Huawei receives Customers’ Choice distinctions in four of the six customer segments: Midsize Enterprise (50M1B USD); Public Sector, Government and Education; Asia/Pacific; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

As of June 30, 2024, customers across diverse sectors — including manufacturing, IT services, education, and telecommunication — have reviewed Huawei’s complete Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings on the Gartner Peer Insights platform. We believe their impressive feedback showed global recognition of Huawei from the industry influence, deployment scales, and mature commercial use perspectives.

“We’re thrilled to be named a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure again,” said Shawn Zhao, President of Huawei’s Campus Network Domain. “Recently, Huawei launched the newly upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Campus that takes wireless, application, and O&M experience to new levels with AI technologies, ultimately accelerating the digital transformation of enterprises.”

Looking ahead, Huawei will further innovate Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings from wireless, application, and O&M experience upgrade perspectives, helping all industries stride to the future of experience-centric intelligent campus networks.

For more about Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice, visit: https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/enterprise-wired-wireless-lan-access-infrastructure 

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Gartner, Peer Insights, Magic Quadrant and Customers’ Choice badge are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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“MLOVE” Rangers Speakers to be unveiled at Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 2024.10

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MLOVE, announces its participation in the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show during October 11 to 14, 2024 in Hong Kong. We look very much forward to offering 7 original and pioneering Busking Speakers from MLOVE Rangers Series.

To further expand MLOVE on the global market and have more face-to-face communications with our customers and agents, we are scheduled to attend the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show.

Come and Join Us at:
Booth No.: Hall1, 1D26
Time: October 11 – 14, 2024
Address: AsiaWorld-Expo • Hong Kong

About Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show

Global Sources Consumer Electronics show, the world’s largest export-centered electronics sourcing trade show, features over 3,100 booths offering a whole host of industry innovations, which cover 9 major product categories including smart wearables, TWS, AR/VR, energy storage, solar energy, and charging stations — all in high demand for the world’s buyers. Aside from their diversity, what these products share in common are strong branding, intelligence, and innovative design.

Introducing 7 New Masterpieces: Rangers Busking Speakers

MLOVE S3 Pro, S1, S5 ,D5, D4, D6, D8 Pro

Three Main Functions In One Speaker  

Playing Music Speaker
Sound is the soul of the speaker. We are committed to shaping the sound characteristics of our own style with deep and dynamic bass, clean and clear vocal, stable treble, bass, vocal, and treble balance so that every note is full of our persistence and passion, bringing users an unprecedented auditory feast.

Karaoke Speaker
Support 2 wireless UHF microphones,
high quality metal housing and cardioid voice collection Microphone
Multi channels timbre adjustment independently, customized your tone

Musical Instrument Amplifier
This function specially developed for musical instrument lovers
Portable size, you can make a street busk with your friends easily
Different musical instruments assigns independent impedance matching tap
Maximizes the musical instrument’s sound

Other Special Features:
100+ Connections Together
Reverse Charging other devices
Wireless/Wired Recording
OTG playing and charging
Wireless/Wired Live Streaming

About MLOVE

Established in 2008, the MLOVE factory is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates ID design, research and development, production, and sales and after-sales service. It is also a specialized and innovative enterprise in the Guangdong Province. MLOVE factory has a modern independent industrial park of 30,000 square meters, strategically cooperated with SMT and injection molding suppliers.

Currently, MLOVE product line includes Rangers Karaoke and musical instrument speaker series, retro home speaker series, and portable outdoor speaker series.

We will continue to pursue excellence and provide customers with higher quality products and services.

Thank you for your attention. We look forward to establishing a long-term and stable cooperative partnership with customers all over the world.

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