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ASTRI Triumphs at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Clinching 16 Awards

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HONG KONG, April 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has made a stellar showcasing at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, securing 16 awards. These include 1 Gold Medal with Jury Congratulations, 4 Gold Medals, along with 7 Silver Medals and 4 Bronze Medals. The award-winning projects feature cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 3D integrated circuits, 5G communications, blockchain and visual sensing, with wide-ranging applications in various sectors, promising to benefit both industry and the public. 

Ir Sunny Lee, Board Chairman of ASTRI, expressed his delight of the institute’s achievements. “This success not only reflects the global recognition of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) research excellence but also underscores our commitment to accelerating commercialisation of research outcomes.”

He said that the strong backing from both the central and HKSAR governments have created unprecedented opportunities for the I&T sector.  ASTRI, he added, remains dedicated to aligning with government policies and strategic development blueprints, while fostering collaboration across government, industry, academia, research and investment sector aiming to support Hong Kong-developed technologies to go global.

Dr Ying Huang, Acting CEO and Chief Technology Officer of ASTRI, highlighted the dedication of the ASTRIANs. “Each award-winning invention reflects the relentless efforts of our teams and validates their excellence in high-quality research.”  

He was pleased to learn that ASTRI’s technologies, recognised as practical solutions to industry pain points, were well-received by the judges. “With the tremendous support from the HKSAR government and the industry, we are committed to enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through technology, ensuring that more people benefit from our research outcomes,” he added.

Two winning innovations were co-developed by ASTRI and the MTR Corporation. The “Automatic Tunnel Inspections System” won the Gold Medal with Jury Congratulations, while the “Power Demand Optimisation AI Cohort” won the Gold Medal.

The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held from 9 to 13 April, is one of the world’s premier events celebrating innovation. This year’s exhibition brings together over 1,000 inventions from 45 countries and regions, with awards selected by an international panel of expert judges.

Awards

Inventors

Invention Name and Description

Gold Medal

Chi Wai
Neville NG,

Suk Ling
Elaine LEE

Tiny Machine Learning Platform for Computation
Optimisation
A standalone tiny machine learning device utilising optimised
Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architecture and
algorithms designed for environments with limited resources,
power, and latency requirements. CNNs, widely deployed in
artificial intelligence applications including voice command
recognition on edge devices, are reimagined through this
hardware platform specifically engineered to reduce
computational complexity via block float point calculations.

Gold Medal

Yuelin WANG,

Ziqi WANG,
Chun ZHANG

Continuous Line for Automatic Diamond Colour Grading
This is a sophisticated automated diamond colour-grading
machine capable of continuous assessment with ±0.5 grade
accuracy. This revolutionary technology uses standard
unbiased internal references to evaluate loose ‘diamonds’
colour grade, eliminating subjective human assessment and
standardising the valuation process throughout the gemstone
industry.


Gold Medal

Meijing TIAN,

Ting Hei WAN,

Caiyun MIAO,

Nan LUO,

Xueyan TANG,

Jinbo JIANG

Dynamic Hybrid-frequency Spatial-carrier Deflectometry-
based 3D Inspection System
This invention introduces a high-resolution dynamic 3D defect
inspection system tailored for thin films in new energy
applications. Unlike traditional 2D inspection methods, it
excels in identifying 3D defects that can cause short circuits
or overheating in batteries. It is also adaptable for inspecting
a wide range of specular surfaces on motion production lines,
ensuring versality and reliability in industrial settings.

Silver Medal

Huimin GUO,

Wenchao WU,

Chun Kit LAU

A Portable Automatic Control System for Capsule
Endoscopy in Stomach
This revolutionary capsule endoscopy system offering
automated and precise stomach examination solution.
Employing cutting-edge control algorithms and 3D
reconstruction technology, this system delivers enhanced
diagnostic accuracy whilst significantly reducing costs,
making gastrointestinal evaluations more accessible to
patients.

Silver Medal

Yan WANG,

Tao LI,

Wing Ki YEUNG

Efficient Data Storage Methods for AI Computing
Revolutionise AI capabilities with this groundbreaking solution
addressing surging storage demands and energy
consumption. By harnessing unique AI data characteristics,
this innovation delivers efficient compression and resource
allocation, substantially reducing storage requirements and
power usage, realising a more intelligent and sustainable
data management for tomorrow’s technological landscape.

Silver Medal

Ying DONG,

Xiaodong WANG,

Yau Yau Yolanda TSANG,

Simon Yee WONG

Autonomous Connectivity Suite for Critical 5G
Applications
In mission-critical 5G applications such as autonomous
vehicles and smart cities, stability is paramount to prevent
costly downtime. This innovation, featuring Stream Control
Transmission Protocol (SCTP) with automatic reconnection,
enhances logistics communication, ensuring timely inventory
updates and highly-efficient operations. The technology
reduces expenses and operational inefficiencies through
superior connectivity and resilience.

Silver Medal

Xun CHEN,

Liqiong LIU,

Zizhou WANG,

Eddy CHIU

5G-Enabled Remote Crane Control and Site Coverage for
Safer Construction Sites
The construction sector is increasingly adopting advanced
technologies, including crane control systems and IoT
sensors, to bolster safety and efficiency whilst relying on
stable uplink transmission. This breakthrough proposes
dynamic uplink resource allocation technology, incorporating
5G uplink efficiency with bandwidth part switching and
DMRS-based multi-user scheduling to enhance
communication quality and spectrum efficiency, addressing
industry challenges while improving workplace safety.

Silver  Medal

Tacitus HUI,

George CHEN,

Stella ZHU,

Dongzhe SU

Generative Pretrained Large Traffic
Model for Multi-Modal Traffic Data Understanding
This pioneering invention presents a traffic data
understanding method utilising a generative pretrained
model. The process encompasses multi-modality data
collection, feature extraction via tokenisation, and
comprehensive model training. By analysing this novel data
language, researchers can understand and forecast how
various traffic factors influence one another, revolutionising
urban planning.

Silver Medal

Ming Wai Alwin TAM,
Malik Saad SULTAN,

Xiuling ZHU,

Kin Lung Kenny CHAN

Dynamic Vision Sensing System with A Static Capturing
Mode
This state-of-the-art invention redefines vision sensing
system by overcoming the limitations of traditional Dynamic
Vision Sensors (DVS). It seamlessly detects both dynamic
and static objects through a combination of advanced optics,
artificial intelligence, and innovative modular components.
The result is precise action recognition delivered in a
compact, energy-efficient design, making it a breakthrough in
modern sensing technology. 

Silver Medal

Ming Wai Alwin TAM,

Samuel POON,

Zhiqi YAO,

Tony CHOW,

Peisong HUA,

Kwok Sing CHENG,

Kin Lung Kenny CHAN

Optical Digital Encoding-Decoding System
This invention integrates optical methods with digital
encoding techniques to revolutionise secure anti-
counterfeiting measures in printed materials. By utilising
Resonant Waveguide Gratings (RWG) for image encoding, it
employs angular multiplexing and aperiodic diffraction
gratings to enhance image visibility. This sophisticated
system strengthens verification processes in security
applications while ensuring confidentiality across diverse data
sets, offering a robust solution to counterfeiting challenges.

Bronze Medal

Eric TSANG,

Jingwei XIE,

Vincent LOI

Implementation Method of Ultrasonic Echo Envelope
Detection
A breakthrough method for ultrasonic echo envelope
detection has emerged, markedly improving signal-to-noise
ratio and sensor SoC performance. IC design firms can now
leverage these bespoke solutions for precision detection,
creating immense industrial opportunities, especially this
technology strengthens safety features in automotive
ultrasonic sensors, contributing to safer roadways.

Bronze Medal

Chan Fai LAM,

Man Yuen CHENG,

Tsz Yu CHEUNG,

Wei Lun Alan CHEUNG

Identity Non-Fungible Token for Identity Verification in
Metaverse & Online Services
A blockchain-based identity authentication system leveraging
identity NFTs to bridge Web3, blockchain and real-world
identification through verifiable credentials. Users
demonstrate ownership of accounts and wallets, with records
maintained on an immutable blockchain. The system employs
sophisticated cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs for
secure verification, strengthening privacy and security for
third-party identity confirmation in digital environments.

Bronze Medal

Alan HON,

Qijun ZHU,

Li XU,

Yacheng Peter LI,

Likai PENG,

Tao YU

System and Method for PDF Document Semantic Parsing
Combining Visual and Textual Features
This innovative solution transforms PDF document parsing by
introducing a Document Layout Classification Model that
categorises elements using statistical rules based on images,
layouts and text. It employs a Semantic Recovery Technique
for complex components and Text Structure Rules to
maintain hierarchical organisation, enhancing accuracy and
usability for subsequent natural language processing tasks
across multiple sectors.

Bronze Medal

Pui Ho LAM,

Tze Yui HO,

Man Tik LI,

Jingyi XU,

Wai Cheong KU

An Algorithm and Edge Computing Method for Urban
Noise Pollution Monitoring
This cutting-edge solution addresses real-time noise
monitoring, establishing a robust communication platform
linking edge computing devices with distributed sensors. It
features automated, decentralised intelligence for noise
detection and classification, employing a CNN+Shift+Pitch
engine for precise identification. The dual communication
network, combining LoRa and 4G technologies, optimises
data transmission and bandwidth efficiency in urban
environments.

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About ASTRI

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred more than 1,500 technologies to the industry and has been granted over 1,100 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries. For further information, please visit www.astri.org.

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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Care Career Announces Acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, Completing Its First Acquisition Phase and Expanding Annual Revenue Beyond $150 Million, with a Path to Exceed a Quarter Billion by the End of 2026 Through Additional Acquisitions and Organic Growth

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Care Career, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce technology organization, today announced the acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, one of the Northeast’s leading healthcare workforce organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition represents Care Career’s seventh strategic acquisition in the past 24 months, further strengthening the company’s position as one of the largest healthcare workforce organizations in the United States while accelerating its strategy to redefine the future of healthcare workforce management through artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce innovation.

MAS Medical Staffing has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality workforce solutions through strong client relationships, exceptional clinician engagement, and deep regional expertise throughout the Northeastern United States. The acquisition significantly expands Care Career’s geographic footprint while broadening its access to healthcare professionals, client relationships, workforce data, and regional market intelligence.

Care Career is building a technology-enabled workforce ecosystem powered by its AI-powered workforce platform, where every acquisition contributes not only additional market presence, but also expanded data, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, digital innovation, and operational scale that continuously improve the experience for clients and clinicians alike. As the platform grows, every clinician engagement, client interaction, credential, placement, and workforce trend strengthens the intelligence of Career’s technology, creating a continuously improving ecosystem designed to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective workforce solutions.

The acquisition also brings MAS Medical Staffing’s MAESTRA® engagement technology, along with its client relationships and clinician network, directly onto Career’s AI-powered workforce platform. MAESTRA’s scheduling, credentialing, and communication capabilities will be integrated into Care Career’s existing technology stack, further enhancing clinician engagement across onboarding, scheduling, and career management while providing healthcare organizations with greater workforce visibility and operational efficiency.

“Our vision is to build the AI-powered infrastructure that modernizes healthcare workforce management,” said Siva Konatham, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Career. “Under my leadership, Care Career is focused on transforming a fragmented, labor-intensive industry into a data-driven, technology-enabled ecosystem that improves speed, efficiency, and workforce visibility for healthcare providers. Each acquisition strengthens our platform intelligence, expands our scale, and enhances our margin potential. By integrating advanced analytics, AI automation, and digital engagement tools, we are not just growing revenue—we are building a smarter, more scalable model positioned to lead the next era of healthcare workforce solutions.”

The combined organization will leverage expanded recruiting resources, centralized credentialing, advanced workforce analytics, AI-enabled automation, and digital engagement technologies—all powered by Care Career’s AI-powered workforce platform—to deliver broader recruiting capabilities, faster response times, enhanced workforce insights, and expanded national coverage. Clinicians will benefit from a seamless digital experience that simplifies every stage of their careers—from job discovery and credentialing to onboarding, scheduling, communication, and long-term career development.

With seven strategic acquisitions completed in less than two years, representing the first round of acquisitions now totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue, Care Career has rapidly expanded its national presence while executing a disciplined growth strategy focused on technology integration, operational excellence, and workforce innovation. The company has also signed additional Letters of Intent with other entities with expected close dates in the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion of these transactions, coupled with organic growth, Care Career expects consolidated annual revenue to exceed a quarter of a billion dollars by the end of 2026.

The addition of MAS Medical Staffing further strengthens the organization’s ability to serve healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care providers, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare organizations across an increasingly diverse geographic footprint.

“The healthcare workforce industry is entering a new era where technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making will define the market leaders,” Konatham added. “Every acquisition we complete expands the intelligence of our AI-powered workforce platform, enhances the value we deliver to our clients, and creates more opportunities for clinicians. We believe the combination of exceptional people, innovative technology, and strategic scale positions Care Career to lead the next generation of healthcare workforce solutions.”

About Care Career

Care Career is a technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company dedicated to transforming how healthcare organizations recruit, engage, credential, deploy, and retain clinical talent. Powered by its proprietary AI-powered workforce platform and supported by advanced artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce analytics, Care Career is building an intelligent healthcare workforce ecosystem that connects providers and clinicians more efficiently while improving workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and patient care. Following seven strategic acquisitions over the past 24 months the first round of acquisitions totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue and with additional signed LOIs under contract expected to complete shortly, positioning the company to surpass a quarter of a billion dollars in consolidated annual revenue by the end of 2026, Care Career has become one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare workforce organizations, serving healthcare providers and clinicians across the United States.

About MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing is a premier healthcare workforce organization recognized for exceptional service, strong client partnerships, and a commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities. With an established presence throughout the Northeastern United States, MAS Medical Staffing has earned a reputation for quality, responsiveness, and delivering workforce solutions that help healthcare providers meet their evolving workforce needs while supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their careers.

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PointsKash Demonstrates How Businesses Can Build on Bitcoin Without Burdening the Blockchain

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As industry debate surrounding Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) intensifies, PointsKash unveils an architecture designed to work regardless of the proposal’s outcome.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global Bitcoin community debates Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110) and the future of data stored on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash, Inc. today announced that its next-generation kiosk infrastructure was intentionally designed to operate efficiently under any outcome of the proposal.

Rather than storing operational data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash utilizes a layered architecture that combines Bitcoin‘s unmatched security with modern decentralized communications technology. Every transaction, machine event, system update, and operational record generated across the PointsKash network is cryptographically verified, securely maintained off-chain, and anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain through a single immutable cryptographic proof.

This approach allows thousands of operational events to be permanently verified while utilizing only a minimal amount of blockchain data.

As discussion surrounding BIP-110 has intensified across the digital asset industry, PointsKash believes the debate does not require choosing between innovation and responsible blockchain stewardship.

“The industry has been debating whether businesses can build meaningful applications on Bitcoin without unnecessarily consuming blockchain space,” said Michael Herron, Chief Executive Officer of PointsKash. “We believe we’ve demonstrated that the answer is yes. Bitcoin provides the world’s most trusted immutable timestamp and security layer, while higher-volume operational data belongs on technologies specifically designed to manage it. By combining both, we’ve built an architecture that is scalable, transparent, and future-ready regardless of how the BIP-110 discussion ultimately evolves.”

The company’s infrastructure assigns every kiosk its own unique cryptographic identity, allowing each machine to securely authenticate every transaction and operational event. Those records are then independently verifiable through cryptographic proofs while remaining resistant to alteration or manipulation—even by PointsKash itself.

According to the company, this architecture delivers several significant advantages:

Mathematically verifiable transaction records for regulators, banking partners, auditors, and enterprise customers.Improved network reliability, allowing kiosks to continue operating during temporary connectivity interruptions without losing transaction history.Enhanced cybersecurity, with every machine maintaining its own authenticated identity and secure communications.A scalable blockchain architecture that minimizes on-chain data while preserving complete auditability.

“Bitcoin was created to provide trust, security, and permanence—not to become a storage system for every piece of application data,” Herron added. “Our philosophy has always been simple: use Bitcoin for what it does better than anyone else—creating immutable proof that records have never been altered—and leverage modern decentralized technologies for everything else. We believe that’s the future of enterprise blockchain infrastructure.”

PointsKash believes this architecture positions the company among a new generation of fintech innovators utilizing Bitcoin as a secure trust layer while developing scalable financial applications for enterprise deployment.

The technology also establishes the foundation for future blockchain-based financial products currently under development, including enhanced digital audit capabilities, verifiable financial records, enterprise licensing opportunities, and next-generation digital asset infrastructure.

As the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to mature, PointsKash believes its technology demonstrates that responsible innovation and blockchain scalability can successfully coexist—providing enterprise organizations with the confidence to build on Bitcoin without contributing unnecessary data to the network.

About PointsKash, Inc.

PointsKash, Inc. is a financial technology company developing an integrated ecosystem of AI-enabled self-service financial centers, digital banking, digital payment solutions, cryptocurrency services, loyalty rewards, enterprise merchant technologies, and mobile financial applications. Through proprietary software, Artificial Intelligence, and strategic partnerships, PointsKash is building innovative financial solutions designed to empower consumers, merchants, and enterprise organizations throughout North America.

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