Lingnan University shines at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning 5 prizes ― Record-breaking number of exhibitors and awards-winning achievements

HONG KONG, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingnan University has achieved a historic milestone at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning a record-breaking number of five awards. A total of six groundbreaking inventions from Lingnan were showcased at the exhibition, earning one Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury―the first time the University has achieved this honour―along with two Silver Medals and two Bronze Medals, making the number of Lingnan University's participating and winning projects a record high.

Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science, conveyed his appreciation for the record-breaking achievements of Lingnan University. He said, "This year, Lingnan has achieved a historic milestone with the number of innovative inventions showcased and awarded at the exhibition. This exceptional accomplishment reflects the University's international recognition in the fields of science, innovation and technology transfer, further strengthening its position as a pivotal player in the global innovation arena. Lingnan will continue to focus on nurturing well-rounded liberal arts and sciences talents, advancing 'human-centred' AI research and development, promoting high-quality research, and enhancing 'industry-academia-research' collaboration. These initiatives will accelerate the transformation of research outcomes into impactful innovations, fostering the development of new quality productive forces and establishing Lingnan as a leading comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era."

For the first time, Lingnan presented multiple inventions from various faculties and departments, showcasing its collaborative spirit and ingenuity. The six groundbreaking inventions exhibited in the exhibition covered areas such as intelligent transport, digital security, carbon neutral technology and humanitarian technology, which fully demonstrated Lingnan's strength in innovation and scientific research and its contribution to the community.

"BLOOM - A Low-cost, Energy-efficient Baby Incubator Designed for Remote and Rural Communities in Developing Countries", which was developed by a team led by Prof Albert Ko, Director of Office of Service-Learning and Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative (LEI), has been awarded the Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury.

Silver Award-winning projects include "A Multi-time-scale Model for Day-ahead Forecasting of Passenger Travel-time and Destinations Distribution" led by President S. Joe Qin; and "Direct Air Capture Robot (DACR) System Based on Mobile Automatic Cruise Tracking Coupled with Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation and Waste Heat Recovery System" led by Prof Li Jia, Associate Professor of School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Bronze Award-winning projects include "Decentralised Authentication of Anti-Counterfeiting QR Codes Using Vision Transformer-Based Federated Learning" led by Prof Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research) ), Acting Dean of the School of Data Science, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence; and "EmergentSync: An Intelligent Traffic Light System with Emergency Response" led by Prof Pan Fei, Assistant Professor of School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, led the research project on "Decentralised Authentication of Anti-Counterfeiting QR Codes Using Vision Transformer-Based Federated Learning", which won the Bronze Medal, is delighted by this remarkable achievement and said, "This award is full recognition of our team's pioneering research and demonstrates Lingnan University's strong commitment to cultivating young talent and transforming research outcomes into practical applications. We aim to continue addressing the urgent challenges facing the world today through innovative inventions. Moving forward, we will deepen our efforts in the relevant fields and actively expand our networks with the government and industry, and leverage our research capabilities to make greater contributions to society."

The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is one of the world's most important annual events in the field of invention, this year showcasing more than 1,050 inventions from around 35 countries or regions.

List of awarded projects and introduction

Awards

Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury

Project Title

BLOOM - A Low-cost, Energy-efficient Baby Incubator Designed for Remote and Rural Communities in Developing Countries

Awarded Lingnan Faculty and Staff

•        Prof Albert Ko, Director of Office of Service-Learning and Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative (LEI)

•        Dr Nicole Lee Man-ying, Associate Programme Director of Office of Service-Learning and Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative

•        Mr Adrian Lo Chun-kwong, Product Design Lead of Office of Service-Learning

•        Mr Edward Lam Chi-yin, Senior Design Engineer of Office of Service-Learning

•        Mr Martin Cheung Chun-hei, Project Engineer of Office of Service-Learning

Project description

The Bloom Baby Incubator is a foldable, portable and cost-effective baby incubator with AI technology designed for backward countries or remote and poor areas to ensure the care of newborns in different environments.

Features:

•        Accurate temperature monitoring

Combined with AI technology, through the multi-point temperature sensor data analysis, to provide accurate temperature monitoring, greatly reducing the error. This technology ensures that the incubator maintains the exact temperature level set by medical professionals, creating a safe and controlled environment for preterm babies.

•        Fault Alert

AI algorithms monitor equipment operation and provide timely alerts of module failure risks. Simple light signals and codes are used to indicate maintenance recommendations, which can be operated without relying on the internet.

•        Intelligent Energy Management

Through AI model algorithms, power consumption can be adjusted more effectively to prioritise core functions (e.g. heating system), which improves battery life in areas with unstable power supply. The technology also supports unstable voltage inputs and can be integrated with solar charging to adapt to energy conditions in remote areas.

Awards

Silver Medal  

Project Title

A Multi-time-scale Model for Day-ahead Forecasting of Passenger Travel-time and Destinations Distribution

Awarded Lingnan Faculty and Staff

•        Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science

•        Dr Liu Yiren, Postdoctoral Fellow of Division of Industrial Data Science of School of Data Science

Project description

Funded by the Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, the system uses AI algorithms analyse integrated data for predicting passenger destinations and travel time distribution throughout the subway network. The technology significantly enhances the accuracy of station outflow forecasting, optimises resource allocation, and avoid emergency.

Features:

•        Accurate Passenger Flow Prediction

Predicts the distribution of passenger travelling time and destination across multiple time scales, providing accurate predictions of passenger outflow at each station.

•        Dynamic Real-Time Adjustments

Using AI algorithms to analyses passenger flows at varying time intervals, enabling real-time resource deployment throughout the transit network. This capability minimizes service delays and provides critical predictive insights during emergencies to facilitate effective evacuations.

•        AI-Powered Interactive Visualization Platform

Using interactive visualization software to monitor and display prediction results in real time on the map. Enhanced with AI agents that monitor online sources for major events likely to impact passenger volumes.

Awards

Silver Medal      

Project Title

Direct Air Capture Robot (DACR) System Based on Mobile Automatic Cruise Tracking Coupled with Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation and Waste Heat Recovery System

Awarded Lingnan Faculty and Staff

Prof Li Jia, Associate Professor of School of Interdisciplinary Studies

Project description

The robot is based on an innovative amine-loaded solid adsorbent and with its autonomous cruise intelligence, it will capture carbon dioxide from the air to permanently sequester or convert it into carbon neutral products. The carbon dioxide captured by the technology can be used in agriculture, in the production of carbonated water, or as a feedstock for other chemicals.

Features:

•        AI Autonomous Navigation

DACR uses AI sensors and algorithms to autonomously navigate in urban and industrial environments, dynamically tracking and locating areas of high CO2 concentration to improve capture efficiency.

•        Intelligent Control System for Fully Automated Capture

The DACR is equipped with an intelligent control system that automatically monitors and manages the CO2 capture process and optimises operational efficiency.

Awards

Bronze Medal  

Project Title

Decentralised Authentication of Anti-Counterfeiting QR Codes Using Vision Transformer-Based Federated Learning

Awarded Lingnan Faculty and Staff

Prof Sam Kwong Tak-wu, Associate Vice-President (Strategic Research), Acting Dean of the School of Data Science, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and J.K. Lee Chair Professor of Computational Intelligence

Project description

The project utilises AI models and proposes an "innovative anti-counterfeiting QR code privacy protection authentication method" to safeguard user privacy and reduce the risk of data leakage during transmission, effectively prevent tampering and improve the security of financial transactions and identity authentication, providing an innovative solution for enhancing "digital security".

Features:

•        Privacy Protection Verification

Enhance security and reduce the risk of privacy leakage by decentralising data. The technology is suitable for application scenarios that require tamper-proof and high privacy protection, such as financial transactions and identity authentication.

•        Enhances authentication accuracy

The use of a pre-trained Vision Transformer significantly improves the accuracy of 2D code verification, ensuring that images can be clearly recognised even when blurred or distorted.

Awards

Bronze Medal      

Project Title

EmergentSync: An Intelligent Traffic Light System with Emergency Response

Awarded Lingnan Faculty and Staff

•        Prof Pan Fei, Assistant Professor of School of Interdisciplinary Studies

•        Mr Wang Fangyu, student of Master of Science in Cross-disciplinary Technologies+ (MScCT+)

Project description

The system adopts AI and V2I communication technology to analyse and respond to emergencies based on real-time road conditions, avoiding traffic congestion by adjusting traffic light timings, while improving road safety and efficiency.

Features:

•        Enhance Traffic Management Efficiency

Through AI image recognition and processing technology, emergency vehicles can pass through intersections quickly, enhancing traffic management efficiency.

•        AI analysis to help build a smart city

Using AI to assess the congestion level of different road sections and adjust the duration of different traffic signals in time, optimising the waiting time for vehicles and pedestrians and avoiding traffic congestion.

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Lingnan University shines at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, winning 5 prizes ― Record-breaking number of exhibitors and awards-winning achievements

Offering upgraded AI features and intelligent screens that deliver a more intuitive and seamless home experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Malaysia Electronics today announced the future of home living with the official launch of its 2025 Bespoke AI lineup of home appliances: Bespoke AI Side by Side Refrigerator, Bespoke AI Laundry Top Load and Bespoke AI Jet Ultra. Designed to bring greater ease and intelligence to everyday routines, these appliances feature smart functionalities that adapt to user behaviours, improve energy use and integrate effortlessly into today's connected lifestyles.

"At Samsung, we aim to make everyday living easier through meaningful AI innovation. With our Bespoke AI appliances, we are bringing advanced AI Home to more households, offering intelligent solutions that redefine modern living. Powered by seamless SmartThings connectivity, trusted Knox Security, and natural voice interaction through Bixby, we are transforming how consumers interact with and manage their home appliances," said Mr. Charles Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

The latest appliances also feature built-in screens and voice control, enabling users to access essential information and manage their home environment anytime, anywhere.

Personalized, Smarter Food Storage: Bespoke AI Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Powered by AI, the 2025 594L Bespoke AI Side-by-Side Refrigerator now features a sleek new design and a 9-inch LCD AI Home screen. This smart display enables seamless communication across all Samsung devices, using voice commands via Bixby. It also supports Multi-Device Experience (MDE), connecting everything from smartphones to home appliances – letting users take calls, play music, and even receive recipe suggestions via SmartThings Food Management. With full control at their fingertips, users can monitor food storage in real time, making grocery shopping smarter and more efficient.

This refrigerator includes thoughtful AI features such as Auto Open Door. Fitted with sensors on both sides, it detects when the user's hands are full and opens automatically with a light touch or a voice command, eliminating hassle in everyday routines. For energy efficiency, the AI Energy Mode within SmartThings helps reduce power consumption by up to 10%.^[1] It constantly tracks energy usage, estimates the monthly electricity bill, and provides smart suggestions to save energy. Once activated, it optimizes the compressor speed and defrost cycle frequency based on real-time environmental conditions. To maintain a fresher, cleaner fridge environment, it also features a built-in UV deodorizer and filter that maintain fresh air circulation and help eliminate odours daily.

Smarter, Quieter, Cleaner: Bespoke AI Laundry Top Load 
To eliminate the hassle of complicated laundry routines, Samsung has introduced AI technology in its 13kg-21kg Bespoke AI™ Top-Load Washer, making laundry easier, more convenient, and effortless. With three key AI functions — AI Wash, AI Energy Mode, and AI Vibration Reduction Technology Plus (VRT+™) — the new washers offer an intelligent, efficient, and quiet washing experience. AI Wash detects fabric type and load weight, adjusting settings like water level, agitation, and wash/rinse times for optimal results. Users can reduce their washer's energy consumption using SmartThings AI Energy Mode^[2]. When selected for certain cycles^[3], it intelligently helps reduce energy use by up to 20%^[4] through an enhanced algorithm to intelligently cut energy use^[5]. Meanwhile, AI VRT+™ technology analyses sensor data to minimize noise and vibration, delivering a quieter laundry experience regardless of the floor type.

The new top loaders feature Ecobubbleâ„¢ technology for more efficient cleaning with less fabric damage. It combines BubbleStormâ„¢, which dissolves detergent into foam for quicker fabric penetration, and Dual Stormâ„¢, which promotes thorough mixing of bubbles and clothes. This system uses up to 25% less energy ^[6] and up to 13% less water^[7], washes 2.5 times faster^[8] and provides up to 20% better fabric care^[9], reducing wear on clothes.

Compatible with SmartThings, users can remotely monitor and control their laundry. For added peace of mind, the Digital Inverter Motor is covered by a 20-year warranty^[10], offering long-lasting durability and reliable performance.

Our Most Powerful Cleaning Performance: Bespoke AI Jet Ultra
Also making its debut is Samsung's most powerful cordless stick vacuum cleaner, the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra. Delivering powerful suction of up to 400W^[11], it effortlessly tackles even the tough cleaning tasks. At its core is the HexaJet Motor, designed with a hexagonal stator structure, a second-stage diffuser, and a thinner impeller for optimized airflow and motor efficiency. The motor also allows for up to 100 minutes of cleaning on a single charge in Min mode, making it ideal for cleaning the entire home in one session.

Equipped with the upgraded AI Cleaning Mode 2.0, the vacuum detects brush load and air pressure, automatically optimizing performance across six cleaning environments. Whether using the Active Dual Brush or Slim LED Brush+, it delivers Mid Mode-level performance while reducing battery usage and enhancing maneuverability.^[12] The vacuum's Multi-layered Filtration System captures fine dust with 99.999% efficiency^[13]. Its HEPA filtration technology traps particles as small as 0.3µm, helping to prevent dust from being released back into the air.

Built-in Wi-Fi and SmartThings connectivity allow users to monitor vacuum performance remotely, while the onboard LCD screen displays alerts, battery status, and even call notifications—enhancing convenience during cleaning.

Reliable Experiences with Enhanced Knox Security
Backed by Samsung's trusted security technology, the latest lineup features Samsung Knox, which protects user data with multi-layered security—enabling a reliable smart home experience with greater peace of mind. Knox Vault also makes its debut in home appliances, securely storing sensitive data such as passwords in a dedicated hardware chip.

To further safeguard against potential future quantum attacks, Samsung has incorporated Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) into Knox Matrix Credential Sync for screen-equipped products. Additionally, Samsung is enhancing product maintenance with SmartThings Home Care, which uses AI to monitor the status of appliances and sends notifications when issues are detected. Technical support representatives can also provide remote assistance based on pre-diagnosis results.

Learn more about the 2025 Bespoke AI Home Appliances, visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/home-appliances/bespoke-home/

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

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^[1] Based on internal testing. The test results are based on a comparison of the factory setting temperature when using AI Energy mode and without using AI Energy mode. Results may vary depending on the usage conditions and patterns. SmartThings is available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.

^[2] Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.

^[3] Can be applied on the Normal, AI Wash, Super Clean, Jeans, Aqua Preserve, Towels and Clean Wash courses.

^[4] Tested by Samsung on a WA80F/24 model with a 4kg load using a AI Wash course and water level 6. Results provided to and interpreted by Intertek.

^[5] The washing course time may be increased when using AI Energy Mode.

^[6] Tested by Samsung with WA80F/24 11kg model with Ecobubbleâ„¢ and Digital Inverter motor, using an IEC 3kg load (water level 4), comparing a normal cycle with Ecobubbleâ„¢ and a normal cycle without Ecobubbleâ„¢. Results provided to and interpreted by Intertek.

^[7] Results may vary by model. Tested by Samsung with WA80F/24 11kg model with Ecobubbleâ„¢ and Digital Inverter motor, using an IEC 3kg load (water level 4), comparing a normal cycle with Ecobubbleâ„¢ and a normal cycle without Ecobubbleâ„¢. Results provided to and interpreted by Intertek.

^[8] Based on internal testing on the WA80F/24 11kg model, using Artificially Soiled Fabric (EMPA 120), compared to a Samsung conventional washing machine. Results may vary depending on the actual usage conditions.

^[9] Based on the severity of washing action index of the WA80F/24 11kg model, compared to a Samsung conventional washing machine. Results may vary depending on the actual usage conditions.

^[10] The 20 year parts warranty is only applicable to the inverter motor, as of April 2024.

^[11] Based on testing by SLG Prüf- und Zertifizierungs GmbH, in accordance with the IEC 62885-4 Cl.5.8 standard, using a handheld type vacuum cleaner (with no brush) in Jet mode. The results were compared to cordless stick vacuum models available on the market with a stated suction power within 15% of the actual suction power of the Samsung model tested by SLG. Based on sales data between January 2024 and December 2024 as compiled by an independent market research institute.

^[12] Based on internal testing. When using the Active Dual Brush, battery consumption is reduced by up to 14% and maneuverability is improved by up to 6%. When using the Slim LED Brush+, battery consumption is reduced by up to 21% and maneuverability is improved by up to 8%. Performance may vary depending on actual usage conditions.

^[13] Based on internal test in accordance with the IEC 62885-2 Cl. 5.11 standard, using Jet Mode. Results may vary depending on actual usage conditions.

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Samsung Malaysia Launches 2025 Bespoke AI Appliances for a Smarter, Simpler, and More Secure AI Home