A featured presentation will be “Enhance Patient Safety With Privacy-Preserving AI: Multimodal DNN and VLM for Event Detection in Healthcare.”

SAN JOSE, Calif. and TAIPEI, March 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DeCloak Intelligences, a subsidiary of Etron Technology (TPEx: 5351), is set to showcase its groundbreaking ‘AI-aided Privacy Agent (AipA) Healthcare System’ at NVIDIA’s GTC 2025 with the Hsin-Chu Branch of National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), scheduled from March 17–21, 2025, in San Jose, California. This innovative system leverages patented AI de-identification technology to enhance medical efficiency while ensuring patient privacy and safety.

The ‘AipA Healthcare System’ performs real-time de-identification image processing, significantly reducing the risk of personal data leakage. It offers a suite of AI recognition functions, including patient identity verification, tracking within medical facilities, and detection of critical events such as falls or violent incidents. These capabilities aim to bolster the safety and efficiency of healthcare environments.

Currently, this system has been implemented in the public areas and demonstration wards of the NTUH Hsin-Chu Branch Zhubei Campus. Using AI automatic recognition technology, it ensures the image privacy of patients and medical staff without affecting medical operations. Additionally, it reduces the risk of medical violence, further enhancing the safety within the hospital.

At GTC 2025, Dr. Yao-Tung Tsou, President of DeCloak Intelligences, will present a session titled “Enhance Patient Safety With Privacy-Preserving AI: Multimodal DNN and VLM for Event Detection in Healthcare.”

This presentation will delve into the integration of privacy-enhancing technologies with multimodal deep neural networks (DNN) and vision-language models (VLM). This system integrates differentially private AI models with identity recognition and event detection to perform critical tasks such as fall detection, identifying dangerous activities, and recognizing elderly patients without exposing image data.

This advancement builds upon DeCloak’s award-winning privacy solutions, including the DeCloakVision surveillance system and DeCloakFace facial recognition technology, which have been deployed in smart healthcare and automotive environments. The integration of VLM represents a significant leap forward in balancing data utility with privacy preservation, addressing ethical concerns associated with AI in healthcare, all while adhering to stringent compliance standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and Taiwan’s Personal Information Protection Act.

DeCloak stated that the company had a brilliant showing at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States, successfully demonstrating a number of innovative technologies and solutions, including the CES Innovation Award-winning DeCloakVision surveillance system and DeCloakFace facial recognition technology, significantly enhancing the brand’s international recognition. During the exhibition, DeCloak engaged in in-depth exchanges with industry representatives and investors from Europe, the Americas, and Asia, attracting the attention of many potential customers, which not only deepened relationships with existing partners but also successfully expanded new cooperation opportunities.

Looking ahead, DeCloak will continue to expand its international presence and will soon travel to the United States to participate in NVIDIA GTC – an important AI semiconductor exhibition. NVIDIA GTC is a premier event in the global AI and high-performance computing fields, attracting technical experts, academic institutions, and industry leaders worldwide. DeCloak Intelligences’ participation underscores Taiwan’s active engagement in smart healthcare innovation. The company aims to expand Taiwan’s smart healthcare technology.

National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, utilizes DeCloak’s ” AI-aided Privacy Agent (AipA) Healthcare System ” for de-identified image processing, reducing the risk of personal image data leakage.

About DeCloak
DeCloak’s privacy computing solutions can be deployed through either software or hardware. With DeCloak’s patented corresponding AI prediction algorithm, all data processed can remain highly analyzable while preserving total privacy. The processed data is transmitted to the local server or cloud in a de-identified format, and enterprises can use the AI prediction model to run data analysis and architect big data trends.
https://de-cloak.com/

About Etron Technology, Inc.
Etron Technology, Inc. (TPEx: 5351. TW) is a world-class fabless and heterogeneous integration IC design company that specializes in the application-driven buffer memory, known-good die memory (KGDM), and long-retention time DRAM (RPC DRAM), and other artificial intelligence and machine learning-induced DRAM products. Etron also develops system-in-packages, including high-speed transfer interface chips of USB Type-C and 3D depth sensing computer vision and panoramic image capturing chips. www.etron.com/

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Etron Tech – Ms. Justine Tsai, Tel: +886-3-578-2345 #8670, Email: pr@etron.com.tw
DeCloak – Ms. Vicki Chang, Tel:+886-2-8751-1691 #2204, Email: vchang@de-cloak.com

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With the launch of ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, ERNIE Bot is made free to the public ahead of schedule, and users can access both models free of charge.As a deep-thinking reasoning model with multimodal capabilities, ERNIE X1 delivers performance on par with DeepSeek R1 at only half the price.ERNIE 4.5 is the company’s latest foundation model and native multimodal model, with input and output prices starting as low as RMB 0.004 per thousand tokens and RMB 0.016 per thousand tokens.

BEIJING, March 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today launched its latest foundation models, including native multimodal foundation model ERNIE 4.5 and deep-thinking reasoning model ERNIE X1. Both models are now freely accessible to individual users through ERNIE Bot’s official website (https://yiyan.baidu.com/).

The launch of ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 marks a significant milestone in pushing the boundaries of multimodal and reasoning models, offering advanced capabilities at a more accessible price point. It also underscores Baidu’s commitment to continued investment in developing smarter and more powerful next-generation foundation models.

Baidu also plans to progressively integrate both ERNIE 4.5 and X1 into its product ecosystem. This integration will include Baidu Search, the Wenxiaoyan app, and other offerings, delivering a more versatile and enhanced experience to a broader base of individual users.

With the addition of ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1 today, ERNIE Bot is being made free to the public ahead of schedule. Earlier this year, the company announced a plan that ERNIE Bot would become fully-free to individual users starting April 1. For enterprise users and developers, ERNIE 4.5 is now accessible via APIs on Baidu AI Cloud’s MaaS platform Qianfan, while ERNIE X1 is set to be available on the platform soon.

ERNIE 4.5: Baidu’s New Generation Native Multimodal Foundation Model

ERNIE 4.5 is Baidu’s new generation native multimodal foundation model independently developed by the company. It achieves collaborative optimization through joint modeling of multiple modalities, demonstrating exceptional multimodal comprehension capabilities. With refined language skills, it exhibits comprehensive improvements in understanding, generation, reasoning and memory, along with notable enhancements in hallucination prevention, logical reasoning, and coding abilities.

ERNIE 4.5’s multimodal capabilities are evident in its ability to integrate and understand text, images, audio, and video content.

ERNIE 4.5 also possesses strong intelligence and contextual awareness, effortlessly understanding internet memes, satirical cartoons, and more.

As Baidu’s latest foundation model and native multimodal model, ERNIE 4.5 outperforms GPT-4.5 in multiple benchmarks while priced at just 1% of GPT-4.5.

The significant enhancements in ERNIE 4.5’s capabilities are attributed to several key technologies including “FlashMask” Dynamic Attention Masking, Heterogeneous Multimodal Mixture-of-Experts, Spatiotemporal Representation Compression, Knowledge-Centric Training Data Construction, Self-feedback Enhanced Post-Training.

ERNIE X1: Baidu’s New Deep-Thinking Reasoning Model

ERNIE X1 possesses enhanced capabilities in understanding, planning, reflection, and evolution. As Baidu’s first multimodal deep-thinking reasoning model capable of tool use, X1 also excels in Chinese knowledge Q&A, literary creation, manuscript writing, dialogue, logical reasoning, and complex calculations.

Specifically for tool use, X1 supports various tools including advanced search, Q&A on given document, image understanding, AI image generation, code interpreting, webpage reading, TreeMind mapping, Baidu academic search, business information search, and franchise information search.

The comprehensive uplift in ERNIE X1’s capabilities is underpinned by key technologies such as the Progressive Reinforcement Learning Method, End-to-End Training Approach Integrating Chains of Thought and Action, and A Unified Multi-Faceted Reward System.

Enterprise users and developers can directly access ERNIE 4.5’s API through Baidu AI Cloud’s Qianfan Foundation Model Platform, with input prices starting as low as RMB 0.004 per thousand tokens and output prices at RMB 0.016 per thousand tokens.  ERNIE X1 will soon be available on the Qianfan Platform, with input prices as low as RMB 0.002 per thousand tokens and output prices as low as RMB 0.008 per thousand tokens.

2025 is set to be an important year for the development and iteration of large language models and technologies. With the launch of ERNIE 4.5 and ERNIE X1, Baidu will continue to invest in artificial intelligence, data centers and cloud infrastructure to advance our AI capabilities, and develop smarter and more powerful next-generation models.

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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GRE Alpha, a global leader in LED power solutions, will exhibit cutting-edge LED drivers and control systems that power LumiFree™ light distribution technology at LEDucation 2025.

NEW YORK, March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — GRE Alpha, a global leader in LED power solutions, will exhibit cutting-edge LED drivers and control systems that power LumiFree™ light distribution technology at LEDucation 2025.

Visitors to Booth #205 will experience firsthand how this powerful combination solves traditional challenges associated with manual lighting controls while offering superior flexibility and performance.

The showcase at the annual trade show and conference organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York will take place at the New York Hilton Midtown on March 18-19, 2025.

Visitors to GRE Alpha’s booth will witness live demonstrations highlighting the system’s wireless capabilities across multiple control protocols, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, 0-10V, DALI, and DMX.

The GRE Alpha and LumiFree™ combination offers several key advantages:

Enhanced Control Flexibility: LumiFree™ technology enables electrical control of light spread and independent two-axis light distribution control (horizontal and vertical), representing a breakthrough in lighting customization with applications across general lighting, specialized lighting, and optical inspection systems.Simplified Integration: GRE Alpha’s LED drivers seamlessly integrate with a wide range of luminaire designs, allowing OEMs complete freedom in their mechanical requirements.Extended Product Lifespan: The elimination of mechanical control components reduces wear and failure points, significantly enhancing system reliability and longevity.Greater Automation Capabilities: With wireless connectivity and advanced programming options, lighting systems can be easily updated, monitored, and controlled remotely.Reduced Installation Complexity: Wireless controls eliminate the need for additional control wiring, simplifying installation and reducing associated costs.

The technology supports a wide range of applications, including architectural lighting, commercial installations, industrial applications, smart building integration, and retail and hospitality environments.

LEDucation attendees are invited to visit GRE Alpha at Booth #205 to experience these innovations firsthand and discuss how these solutions can be customized for specific project requirements.

About GRE Alpha

GRE Alpha is dedicated to the design and manufacture of high-quality power supplies and lighting control accessories that meet the needs of the lighting industry. With more than two decades of power conversion expertise, GRE Alpha provides OEM and ODM services to lighting manufacturers and offers a comprehensive portfolio of LED drivers and lighting control modules to global lighting brands.

For more information, visit www.grealpha.com/contact.

About LEDucation

LEDucation, presented by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York, is the largest LED-only trade show and conference in the United States. The event connects lighting design professionals with manufacturers, allowing attendees to explore cutting-edge innovations in LED technology.

For more information, visit https://leducation.org/

Media Contact

Marina Milutinovic, GRE Alpha, 1 (770) 538-0630, marina@grealpha.com, https://grealpha.com/ 

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