[INQ. NO. 1708E11] Woorin is a corporate established with a goal to realize new technology integrating high-tech nano materials and semiconductors and come up with creative and innovative products.
Since 2013, it has possessed elastic wearable PCB, as well as interface matching architecture recognizing changes in the body in preparation for FSR (force sensing register) film and the era of wearable devices, for which it has been depending on foreign technology. The company strived to pursue innovative HID (Human Interactive Device) based on this.
While engaged in semiconductor sales for 12 years, the company found that tables were very useful innovative products, but typing keys was inconvenient. The company thus started the keyboard business while thinking about why there is no keyboard that is easy to carry. Looking at the market trend where portability is emphasized more and more, keyboards were not innovative. This was because it was not easy for other countries to develop and massmanufacture since it was advantageous to China where labor costs are cheap due to the mechanical characteristics of keyboards requiring a lot of manual labor.
The company sets the initial developmental goal very inordinately. The company sets the goal of making portable keyboards lighter and thinner than any other keyboards in the world. After much trial and error, the company finally succeeded in developing a keyboard with pressure recognition type based on nano materials. At present, the company is exporting its products. The company’s CEO said, “It might be considered boring to say it is the world’s best or world’s No. 1, but the fact that we made it really thin and light with domestic technology is meaningful in terms of the product trend toward focusing on portability.”
“We cannot advertise widely as a venture entrepreneur right now. However, orders from the USA, Japan and Korea are rapidly increasing by word of mouth and through acquaintances. Demand for our products is expected to increase with the launch of phablets, an intermediate form of smartphones and tablets (a portmanteau of the words “phone” and “tablet,” Galaxy Note 8, Iphone 8, etc.) in the future,” headded.
At present, Japan has the largest market-share comprising 80% of the major export markets. However, the company regards East Asia and Russia, where IT levels are rapidly rising, as promising markets.

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[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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