[INQ. NO. 1708E10] WideVantage is an immersive UX company that combines proprietary software with patented hardware products to provide enhanced control and functionality on mobile devices.
The company’s three products, the MotionPen (3D stylus), the MotionPlay (mobile phone joystick), and MotionVR (VR controller), are free from constraints caused by connectivity, battery life, and excessive costs.
Founded in 2013, WideVantage has operations in Seoul and New York and has been featured in The Next Web.
The company’s debut product, the MotionPen 3D stylus, had two successful crowdfunding campaigns in 2016 netting $300,000 combined.
Users’ experiences of controlling content with mobile accessories have major shortcomings. In uses such as gaming joysticks and VR viewers, Bluetooth connectivity is unstable, requires frequent charging, and can be expensive. Widevantage’s proprietary software + a line of patented hardware allow a painless mobile experience free of connectivity/battery life/cost issues.
Conventional game controllers require complex circuits, Bluetooth communication, and power in a much bigger form factor.
MotionPlay is a ring-sized game controller for mobile without battery/Bluetooth. Its always-on gadget clips onto your phone and turns your phone into a true gaming pad. The benefits include full screen visibility (no screen space lost to gameplay mechanics), no distractions (tactile feedback enables intuitive, more precise gameplay). It needs no battery or Bluetooth. Just clip it on and enjoy games.
MotionPen is a battery/Bluetooth-free pen that’s always-on with the following intelligent functions and impressive features as 3D hovering & joystick function, pencil-like fl ip-to-erase, and no battery and Bluetooth is required.

And this has ideal design for toys and education. This comes with writing/drawing app and fi ve educational game apps for kids. Competitors’ pens are fi ve times more expensive, requires frequent charging and Bluetooth pairing.
MotionVR permits uniquely immersive joystick-based navigational control. It is compatible with all phones, and is an affordable 360 VR solution. It is cardboard-based like with Google’s headset.
WideVantage focuses on the tech toy and mobile entertainment industry with its very unique product line. Because Widevantage provides always-on, extremely user-friendly gadgets, the two industry sectors are natural fit to the company. Recently, worldwide advertising agencies want to work with WideVantage, seeking to place WideVantage’s low-cost, intuitive-to-use hardware in shops to promote more visits by customers. They also want to use WideVantage products as promotional gifts.

WideVantage try to benefit as many people as possible by utilizing the world’s most ubiquitous computing platform – smartphones. Jaeyong is a born-inventor and wants to provide accessible gadgets to enhance user experience of smartphones.
KITAS helped Widevantage in the initial stage. It’s an awesome show. After the show, WideVantage partnered with North America companies to carry out Kickstarters, etc. Naver, “the Google of Korea,” also invested in the company. WideVantage will continue to revolutionize the way the company interacts in cyber space, and continue to provide you with unexpected surprises.

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[INQ. NO. 1708E09] CidT is the world’s first company to successfully develop a Wireless Charging Tracking system called “FTT” (Frequency Tracking Technology). This solution will lead Wireless Charging developers such as phone makers, operators, even accessory devices that guides users to align Transmitter (Tx) and Receiver (Rx) for a perfect match.

What is FTT (Frequency Tracking Technology)?

The Wireless Charging system features electromagnetic non-contact charging. Its charging efficiency for cellphones varies according to the location of the cellphone from a Pad (Transmitter). When a cellphone is positioned on the edge of the Pad, heating issues & discharging of cellphones occurs frequently.
In order to solve these issues, the company’s solution extracts frequency based on the standard of WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) and is automatically operated by CPU of cellphone that gives the order to signal to guide cellphone users on LCD display and/or sound.
Its function is to launch electromagnet non-contact charging (Wireless Charging) on a Pad with the best efficiency charging set by users’ manual action, if not the cellphone CPU automatically reduces assumption of frequency rate for protection and not causing heating issues.
This solution will be to indicate cellphone users to charge in the best efficiency way and moreover, use Wireless Charging system wisely & conveniently to avoid heating & discharging of cellphone issues.
CidT has a separate method of using FTT solution, as LED FTT and Sound FTT.
The LED FTT is used to attach an LED light on the Tx Pad and for showing different levels of lights following by charging efficiency. This LED light enables users to guide and indicate the highest efficient position and help to reduce any discharging and/or heating issues.
On the other hand, the solution can be also operated by using sound communication. The Tx pad tracks charging frequency as information and it is transferred to a smartphone LCD via audible frequency. This information can be shaped as application graphical images. CidT, therefore, has developed own application and it is now available to download via Google Play as a Beta testing version.
CidT has emphasized the use of the FTT solution in order to protect current Wireless Charging industrial problematic systems, such as increasing charging efficiency, heating issues, etc. CidT believes that FTT is innovative software to guide the best spot for wireless charging and also users are guided by visual direction or sound. It is the best and most convenient way to fine a core charging spot. Currently, CidT is expanding its business scope to automobiles and furniture such as wireless charging on table/desktop, lamp side and so on. CidT will continue to revolutionize the way to develop more convenient and feasible solutions to clients.

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[INQ. NO. 1708E08] Namu Inc. will be introducing a wearable personal posture corrector for turtle neck, ‘Alex Plus,’ at KITAS 2017, which will be held from August 10 to 12 at COEX, Seoul.
Alex Plus is a smart wearable device that corrects bad posture, which is the root cause of turtle neck and rounded shoulders syndrome that has been rapidly increasing these days. Alex Plus checks posture in real time with built-in angle sensors and alerts users with soft vibrations when bad posture is detected with a patented analysis algorithm.
Whereas existing posture correctors are heavy or inconvenient to use in daily lives, Alex Plus has an advantage of being able to be worn lightly and corrects posture during study or work. Although physical therapy, acupuncture and massage can reduce pain directly, the pain is likely to return as the basic problem, bad posture, has not been fundamentally resolved. However, Alex Plus can offer a fundamental long-term solution as it alerts users so that they can recognize their own problems and change their habits.
Alex Plus is an upgraded version of Alex, which was released in June 2016, by reflecting users’ opinions on design and functionality. Wearability has been improved with silicon earrings and 20 grams of weight, and services such as coaching programs and habit correcting exercises have been added on a mobile application. Also, a warning alarm function and monthly posture check report have been added.
Alex Plus was launched on July 1 through Naver Storefarm, and it is expected to be also available off-line at Lotte Duty-free shop and Hyundai Department Store. Followed by market advances into the United States and Europe last year, the company is expected to soon advance into the markets of China, Japan and Australia.
Namu, Inc. is a specialized company that has been developing smart posture correcting products with sensors and IOT technologies since its establishment in 2014. It plans to expand its business to posture-correcting products for other parts such as shoulders and even medical equipment, and it is thus steadily conducting basic researches and clinical tests.

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[INQ. NO. 1708E07] Corner Stone Smart has recently released its advanced anti-theft device, “Jeegy.” The device is connected with smartphones.
The Jeegy sensor detects anyone touching the bike and sets off the alarm, which can be seen on the connected smartphone in real time within a 70m radius. It allows recording the average speed, riding distance, and time upon completion of riding.
Jeegy provides unique three-stage sensitivity setting for different rider types. It is small, light, and smart, thanks to the design by professional Italian design company, Segnoinverso.

Corner Stone Smart is a company that is developing utilization of IOT (Internet of Things) which can be the cornerstone of affluent and convenient human life in the future.
Though there will be a lot of amazing and smart devices in the world as technology develops, Corner Stone Smart focus on developing technology that protects the vulnerable like children, senior citizens, companion animals and thus Corner Stone Smart will support people’s health.

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[INQ. NO. 1708E06] Established in August 2011, SMD 21 is now in its sixth year. As our life changed due to the development of smartphones and related products, its skilled medical staff s and IT engineers came together to provide new concepts in fitness equipment.
SMD 21 pioneers new markets through the fusion of smart devices and medical devices, and supplies smart health devices that can be easily used at home and hospitals to help people live happier and healthier lives.
Dr. MUSIC 3 is a personal smart low-frequency stimulator. In addition to the same waveforms in tapping and kneading modes, it also stimulates the nerves and muscles through the various pulses that are generated in the music sync mode.
The pain will be relieved when electrical stimulation is applied to the painful areas through the skin or to the muscle areas.
It is easy to use by using mobile APP of Android or IOS device. It is slim and light and can be attached to the inner skin of the clothes for easy use. It can increase treatment efficacy because it is interlinked with real-time music, so you will never get bored.
This product relieves muscular pain by supplying pulses to painful areas or muscle areas through the electrode. TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) treatment sends electrical pulses through the skin to relieve pain in the muscles. Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) uses electrical pulses to constrict muscles.
By using a rechargeable battery, the pulse is delivered to the muscles through a hydrogel electrode. The user can select the desired mode using the device or APP.
With the white color, the design applied gives smart impression. The Music sync mode allows you to experience various stimuli. Dr. MUSIC 3 is easy to operate with stimulation. Small in size but, it delivers strong and soft stimulus.
As it has slim and compact size, it can be kept comfortable by using a cradle. It stops automatically when it is out of the electrode because of separation from the main body. Basic operation can be operated without APP, and so you can easily control it with the APP.

The company’s main target market is the developed countries market, which has a high penetration rate of smartphones and personal medical devices.
Currently, there is a strong interest in medical accessories in the developed markets. Accordingly, they are also interested in DR. MUSIC 3 as well. SMD 21 has confirmed this through various overseas exhibitions. As soon as the certification of medical devices for each country is completed, SMD 21 is striving to export its products.

The company’s products are small and convenient, but the most important feature is fun. It goes beyond stereotypes that focus only on the functions and effects of existing medical devices, giving users a sense of pleasure through beautiful designs and music function. SMD 21 want to help create a happier and healthier world through advanced medical technology.
SMD 21 will help realize a healthier and happier world through medical technology. SMD 21 will thus not only concentrate on the function and performance of medical devices, but will also try to include the convenience as well.

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[INQ. NO. 1708E05] ChoisTechnology has focused on developing Radio Frequency (RF) interface devices such as RF Presenter and RF PC remote controller.
ChoisTechnology first introduced the “X-Pointer,” a device that can be used to control PCs and to make presentations without any external hardware or assistance in 2002. X-Pointer has evolved into a brand or product that can represent wireless presentation tools, and also has grown to become the market leader in Korea.
ChoisTechnology released the XPM series, which includes the Magic Key function that allows the user to set and use the buttons as desired. X-pointer Mobile by smartphone was introduced in 2012, which was the first in the world.
In recent years, ChoisTechnology has entered the nextgeneration U-Healthcare field based on the wireless interface technology it has accumulated over the past 16 years, and has developed a wireless patient monitoring system that can monitor the patient’s condition in pulse oximeter (SpO2), and electrocardiogram monitor. The Thermosher, a smart thermometer that can be real-time monitored, was developed last year as part of the U-Healthcare technology development.
As the world’s first wireless presentation tools developer, ChoisTechnology has been marketing X-pointer, which is popular both at home and abroad. Based on its 16 yearexperience in wireless interface technology, it has developed a wide range of products to enter the U-healthcare field.
In 2016, ChoisTechnology launched the smart monitoring thermometer – Thermosher. The existing thermometers commonly adopted a principle that measures continuously through the head or forehead. However, the measurer and the subject had to wake up at night, which may cause inconvenience.
In order to alleviate this inconvenience, ChoisTechnology created the Thermosher that attaches a thermometer to the body and confirms body temperature information on a smartphone in real time. According to the medical device approval standard, the contact thermometer should pass ±0.1°C in terms of the temperature measurement error. Considering that the approval standard of non-contact thermometer, which is ±0.2°C, its product is performed more precisely than the non-contact thermometer. In addition, the non-contact thermometers may have different positions during the measured time, but one of the advantages is that the contact thermometer can constantly monitor temperature at the same location.
Currently, the contact and monitoring smart thermometers such as Thermosher are becoming increasingly popular on the global market. Temptraq is a representative example in the United States, and there are similar products available in the Chinese and European markets. Temptraq only operated once for 24 hours. On the other hand, Thermosher can be used semi-permanently by using the battery. And it designed to be attached to sensitive skin safely by using a small, slim silicon patch.
As mentioned earlier, the contact and monitoring smart thermometers are still unfamiliar among the general public, and are not yet exposed to the market. Thus, it is promoting its products via SNS, and online child-rearing communities. In addition, it launched an online store and participated in a maternity classroom. As a result, the sales trend in the domestic market has shown a steady increase.

In the case of overseas markets, it is not easy to export the medical devices to different countries due to the approval requirements for medical devices. ChoisTechnology received inquiries from various countries including Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States, but the export process is unlikely until the authentication problem is solved. So, the maker is currently preparing for the CE medical and will be certified by the end of September this year.
The most notable market for medical devices is China. Due to the one-child policy that was introduced in China, the middle-class families pay attention to investment in their children. The sales trend of health and beauty related products is also growing steadily in China. However, since the standard of medical devices approval varies among different countries, they must obtain certification in order to export their products. Therefore, in order to enter China’s market, the maker must obtain the CFDA certification and that could possibly be a long time away.
The market for home U-healthcare combined with IoT technology is increasing. In combination with IoT technology, the maker is increasing the need for more convenient bio-information measuring devices in proportion to the need to constantly measure and manage an individual’s biometric information. Since then, the maker has advanced into the medical device market by adopting wireless interface technology that it has accumulated since 2001, and now the maker is developing products such as respiration monitoring device, wireless smart thermometer, wireless electrocardiogram monitor, wireless pulse oximeter (SpO2).
In addition, ChoisTechnology is striving for innovation and development. ChoisTechnology developed the Thermosafer as a disposable device that can be used in hospitals and clinics, without worrying about infections.
The maker has developed technology for medical devices that has been accumulated over the past number of years.
ChoisTechnology is also constantly seeking ways to integrate its specialized wireless interface technology and medical device development technology.
ChoisTechnology will develop a variety of medical devices that incorporate the nextgeneration wireless technology and IoT technology, and will lead the changing next-generation medical device market through the development of popularized products that can easily be accessed in medical institutions such as hospitals, clinics and even in people’s own homes.

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[INQ. NO. 1708E04] Established in 2015, IONLABS is a company that develops and manufactures the smartphone accessory, iCallie Edge/Circle, which is an intelligent smart device. IONLABS is a start-up company based on IoT technology and will lead the new standard of smart devices, IoT products, health care services, and smart software education.
The iCallie product is an intelligent smart device that tells someone about who is calling from a smartphone and what kind of characters they are coming from and what kind of SNS (Facebook, Twitter, Kakaotalk, etc.), and tells them by RGB light.
The iCallieBLE App. allows the user to set the light pattern corresponding to the phone number and the light pattern corresponding to the character.
The character type to be received can be edited by the character desired by the user. This smart device is mainly useful in vibration mode, and it can be attached to the body during a meeting, jogging, lecture, and fitness exercise.
It is a useful smart accessory in an environment that does not have a smartphone.
Because it shows all the alarms only with color light, not with sound or vibration, LCD, the developer seems to have a considerable advantage in setting RGB color light.
It can also be used as a protection alarm when attached to children or pets as an additional function. If the user sets the recognition distance of 10m, 30m, and 50m in the protector’s smartphone App., the lights on the device will flash and the smartphone will be notified by vibration when the protected object with the device gets out of this range.
It is expected to be widely welcomed by the chic and trendy classes by providing these smartphone auxiliary functions.
The main markets targeted by the company are in the developed countries, which have a high penetration rate of smartphones and personal care devices for babies and pets. Currently, there is a strong interest in smart care accessories in Japan and Europe market.
Accordingly, they are also interested in the personal health care device market as well. IONLABS has so much interest through various overseas exhibitions. As soon as it has completed the electronic certification for each country, IONLABS is striving to export its products.

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