Himax to Showcase Advanced AI and 3D Display Technologies at CES 2025

Himax to Unveil State-of-the-Art WiseEye Module Solutions at CES 2025 Empowering Seamless AIoT Integration - Himax Techs (NASDAQ:HIMX)

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company") HIMX, an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced that the Company and its AI ecosystem partners will unveil a suite of innovative, production-ready AIoT applications at CES 2025, powered by Himax's groundbreaking ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions. These designs will showcase intuitive, user-friendly AI capabilities set to transform multiple industries by improving productivity, scalability, automation, and efficiency, all while delivering better performance and lower power consumption. Himax's ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions are leading the AIoT revolution with their advanced, efficient, and scalable AI-driven technologies. The Himax WiseEye Module seamlessly integrates ultralow power WiseEye AI processors and proprietary always-on CMOS sensors, designed with compact form factors, high integration, and plug-and-play functionality. Characterized by remarkably low power consumption at just single-digit milliwatts, it is ideal for battery-powered endpoint devices that cater to everyday life. The WiseEye Module incorporates versatile AI models from in-house or third-party partners, enabling no-code/low-code AI development for use cases like people counting, gesture recognition, human detection, face recognition, and audio command classification. This simplifies the AI development process, reducing cost and time, allowing AI developers, even those with limited AI expertise, to easily integrate advanced AI features into their systems and applications. Given their versatility, WiseEye Modules are poised to become foundational technology for a wide range of IoT applications. At the event, a visionary and innovative lineup of ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions will be on display, showcasing their potential to revolutionize AI-powered applications across industries. WiseEye PalmVein Module: Offers secure, reliable contactless biometric authentication by utilizing unique vein patterns, ensuring robust security and privacy through on-device inferencingAI Baby Cry Detection Module: Accurately detects infant and child crying even in noisy environments, enhancing child safety and enabling timely, automated caregivingDynamic Gesture Module: Enables intuitive human-machine interaction, supporting a wide range of static and dynamic gestures for seamless control, enhancing accessibility and convenience without the need for traditional input methodsHuman Sensing Module: Provides precise and energy-efficient human presence detection, creating more responsive and convenient environments in smart homes and officesPeople Flow Management Solution: Improves space optimization and operational efficiency by analyzing human movement patterns, enabling better resource planning and allocation More compelling joint demonstrations with ecosystem partners will also be showcased at the event, including the world-first AI agent SenseCAP Watcher developed with Seeed Studio, mixed reality eye-tracking solutions with Ganzin, and AI-enabled thermal sensing modules in collaboration with leading thermal sensor partners, among others. "Our WiseEye™ Modules are designed to drive innovation and enhance lives through advanced, seamless AI integration, all while consuming ultralow power," said Mark Chen, Vice President of Smart Sensing Business at Himax. "At Himax, we are dedicated to advancing the future of AI vision with innovative, ultralow power, easy-to-adopt AI solutions, enabling seamless integration of advanced vision AI into diverse IoT applications that power the next generation of intelligent, connected devices, enhancing everyday life," concluded Mark. Himax invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience the Company and partners' cutting-edge WiseEye Module solutions. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. HIMX is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. http://www.himax.com.tw Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended. Company Contacts: Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-6-505-0880 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Karen Tiao, Investor Relations Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-2-2370-3999 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Mark Schwalenberg, Director Investor Relations - US Representative MZ North America Tel: +1-312-261-6430 Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Himax to Unveil State-of-the-Art WiseEye Module Solutions at CES 2025 Empowering Seamless AIoT Integration By Investing.com

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), Inc. (Himax or Company) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced that the Company and its AI ecosystem partners will unveil a suite of innovative, production-ready AIoT applications at CES 2025, powered by Himax's groundbreaking ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions. These designs will showcase intuitive, user-friendly AI capabilities set to transform multiple industries by improving productivity, scalability, automation, and efficiency, all while delivering better performance and lower power consumption. Himax's ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions are leading the AIoT revolution with their advanced, efficient, and scalable AI-driven technologies. The Himax WiseEye Module seamlessly integrates ultralow power WiseEye AI processors and proprietary always-on CMOS sensors, designed with compact form factors, high integration, and plug-and-play functionality. Characterized by remarkably low power consumption at just single-digit milliwatts, it is ideal for battery-powered endpoint devices that cater to everyday life. The WiseEye Module incorporates versatile AI models from in-house or third-party partners, enabling no-code/low-code AI development for use cases like people counting, gesture recognition, human detection, face recognition, and audio command classification. This simplifies the AI development process, reducing cost and time, allowing AI developers, even those with limited AI expertise, to easily integrate advanced AI features into their systems and applications. Given their versatility, WiseEye Modules are poised to become foundational technology for a wide range of IoT applications. At the event, a visionary and innovative lineup of ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions will be on display, showcasing their potential to revolutionize AI-powered applications across industries. More compelling joint demonstrations with ecosystem partners will also be showcased at the event, including the world-first AI agent SenseCAP Watcher developed with Seeed Studio, mixed reality eye-tracking solutions with Ganzin, and AI-enabled thermal sensing modules in collaboration with leading thermal sensor partners, among others. Our WiseEye™ Modules are designed to drive innovation and enhance lives through advanced, seamless AI integration, all while consuming ultralow power, said Mark Chen, Vice President of Smart Sensing Business at Himax. At Himax, we are dedicated to advancing the future of AI vision with innovative, ultralow power, easy-to-adopt AI solutions, enabling seamless integration of advanced vision AI into diverse IoT applications that power the next generation of intelligent, connected devices, enhancing everyday life, concluded Mark. Himax invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience the Company and partners' cutting-edge WiseEye Module solutions. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax to Unveil Groundbreaking 3D Naked-Eye Display Technology at CES 2025 - Himax Techs (NASDAQ:HIMX)

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company") HIMX, an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced the Company will showcase its industry-leading, low-latency 3D naked-eye display solution at CES 2025, featuring Himax's exclusive "3D Display Pixel Weaving" and patented "Structured Light 3D Visual AI" technologies. Leveraging years of 3D development expertise, Himax's 3D naked-eye display solution is an integrated and comprehensive offering that provides cutting-edge reference designs for a wide array of 3D AR/VR applications, accelerating customer product development to meet the rapidly growing AR/VR market demand. The Structured Light 3D Visual AI solution utilizes a 3D structured light module from Himax's well-established WLO technology and a proprietary image processing processor to precisely track the user's eye position with efficient spatial sensing and ultralow latency. The 3D Naked-Eye Image Interlace Computing solution adjusts images in real-time based on the user's eye position, projecting corresponding images to each eye respectively through the 3D display system. Using binocular disparity, it delivers vivid, three-dimensional, glasses-free visual effects. Additionally, the 3D display system offers low-latency response, minimizing discomfort or dizziness from prolonged use and enhancing comfort for extended viewing, creating a more immersive and interactive experience. At CES 2025, Himax will showcase its hardwired 3D naked-eye display solution alongside industry software solutions for comparison to highlight its advantages in speed, power efficiency, and user experience that makes it ideal for high-performance, low-power applications, particularly in AR/VR and advanced 3D displays. At the exhibition, Himax will also showcase its latest generation 3D Time of Flight (ToF) visual processor, the HE-2, on display, built with industry-leading CPU and NPU architecture. The HE-2 supports ToF image sensor inputs from multiple vendors for high-speed 3D computation and AI operations, outputting 2D/3D images and results at 60 fps, significantly outperforming the speed of current mainstream software solutions. These features reduce data latency, alleviate the load on the central processor, and enhance overall system performance, which is critical for applications requiring fast responses and high precision, such as edge devices and AR/VR. Notably, Himax's technology offers exceptional flexibility, seamlessly integrating with devices such as TVs, kiosks, and IoT systems. At CES, Himax will demonstrate various ToF 3D applications featuring high-speed and low-latency, including long-distance head pose tracking, 3D gesture control, and automotive eye-tracking AR-HUD (AR Head-Up Display), highlighting the vast potential of Himax's 3D technology in real-world scenarios. Himax invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience the Company's cutting-edge 3D sensing technology. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. HIMX is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. http://www.himax.com.tw Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended. Company Contacts: Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-6-505-0880 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Karen Tiao, Investor Relations Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-2-2370-3999 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Mark Schwalenberg, Director Investor Relations - US Representative MZ North America Tel: +1-312-261-6430 Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Himax to Unveil State-of-the-Art WiseEye Module Solutions at CES 2025 Empowering Seamless AIoT Integration

TAINAN, , (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Himax" or "Company") (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced that the Company and its AI ecosystem partners will unveil a suite of innovative, production-ready AIoT applications at CES 2025, powered by Himax's groundbreaking ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions. These designs will showcase intuitive, user-friendly AI capabilities set to transform multiple industries by improving productivity, scalability, automation, and efficiency, all while delivering better performance and lower power consumption. ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions are leading the AIoT revolution with their advanced, efficient, and scalable AI-driven technologies. The Himax WiseEye Module seamlessly integrates ultralow power WiseEye AI processors and proprietary always-on CMOS sensors, designed with compact form factors, high integration, and plug-and-play functionality. Characterized by remarkably low power consumption at just single-digit milliwatts, it is ideal for battery-powered endpoint devices that cater to everyday life. The WiseEye Module incorporates versatile AI models from in-house or third-party partners, enabling no-code/low-code AI development for use cases like people counting, gesture recognition, human detection, face recognition, and audio command classification. This simplifies the AI development process, reducing cost and time, allowing AI developers, even those with limited AI expertise, to easily integrate advanced AI features into their systems and applications. Given their versatility, WiseEye Modules are poised to become foundational technology for a wide range of IoT applications. At the event, a visionary and innovative lineup of ultralow power WiseEye Module solutions will be on display, showcasing their potential to revolutionize AI-powered applications across industries. More compelling joint demonstrations with ecosystem partners will also be showcased at the event, including the world-first AI agent SenseCAP Watcher developed with , mixed reality eye-tracking solutions with Ganzin, and AI-enabled thermal sensing modules in collaboration with leading thermal sensor partners, among others. "Our WiseEye™ Modules are designed to drive innovation and enhance lives through advanced, seamless AI integration, all while consuming ultralow power," said , Vice President of Smart Sensing Business at . "At Himax, we are dedicated to advancing the future of AI vision with innovative, ultralow power, easy-to-adopt AI solutions, enabling seamless integration of advanced vision AI into diverse IoT applications that power the next generation of intelligent, connected devices, enhancing everyday life," concluded Mark. invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, , U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience the Company and partners' cutting-edge WiseEye Module solutions. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and -based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, , currently employs around 2,200 people from three -based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and and country offices in , , , , and the US. has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of . Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended filed with the , as may be amended.

Himax and Seeed Studio Unite to Redefine IoT with Physical AI Agent SenseCAP Watcher Powered by WiseEye2 AI Processor at CES 2025 - Himax Techs (NASDAQ:HIMX)

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax") HIMX and Seeed Studio ("Seeed"), an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) technology company specializing in hardware research, production and sales for edge computing, network communication, and smart sensing applications, today announced their collaboration at CES 2025 to showcase Seeed's SenseCAP Watcher, a groundbreaking real-time, ultralow power monitoring IoT device. Powered by Himax's ultralow power WiseEye2 HX6538 AI processor, the SenseCAP Watcher's comprehensive vision and sound sensors and speaker can detect, understand, and respond to complex scenarios. SenseCAP Watcher's precision and efficiency is enabled by integrating ultralow power edge AI inferencing, along with the power of large language models (LLMs) in the cloud. By combining the power of edge computing with cloud capabilities, the collaboration between Himax and Seeed marks a significant advancement in complex scene monitoring. This hybrid approach enables high-performance processing while minimizing energy consumption, paving the way for smarter, more efficient IoT solutions. The SenseCAP Watcher is meticulously designed to address the growing demands of IoT for real-time data processing. By processing data locally through WiseEyeTM on-device AI, SenseCAP Watcher ensures immediate and accurate responses to user commands and event detections, which is critical in applications requiring quick decision-making. For instance, a user can speak out a command to monitor a space, and SenseCAP will promptly notify the users when an event occurs there. The device can also detect objects such as people, pets, or items using WiseEye technology and utilize cloud-based LLMs to capture precise user-specified events, behaviors and the status of these objects. Additionally, once the SenseCAP detects specified events, it can interact with the user through voice responses, ensuring that users are kept informed of any specific changes or events in their environment. A real-world application of this could be in a department store, where, when a customer picks up a product, the SenseCAP responds with "Good choice!" and immediately notify the salesperson with a message saying, "Someone is interested in the latest product! Please check the shelf ASAP." By combining real-time monitoring with intelligent interaction, the SenseCAP Watcher serves as an essential tool for IoT applications that require immediate action, such as security monitoring, automation, and critical decision-making. The SenseCAP Watcher leverages a collection of innovative technologies that deliver intelligent, efficient, and adaptable IoT solutions: Advanced Hardware Integration: Built on the Seeed's ESP32S3 platform and integrated with Himax's WiseEye2 HX6538 AI processor, the world's first solution featuring Arm Cortex-M55 CPU and Ethos-U55 NPU. The integration excels in image and vector data processing and comes equipped with camera, microphone, and speaker, enabling it to see, hear, and speakOn-Device AI + LLM for Cost-Effective Scene Understanding: Powered by Himax's WiseEye2 HX6538 AI processor, the on-device AI runs Yolo v8n object detection models, enabling precise real-time image and vector data processing. It can detect and classify over 80 object categories, including people, vehicles, license plates, animals, household items, and parcels. When combined with cloud-based LLMs, it further delivers accurate, actionable insights through advanced scenario analysis while minimizing LLM API calls and reducing operational costsNo-Code Model Training and Deployment: Seamlessly integrates with Seeed's SenseCraft AI platform, enabling no-code model training and deployment. Users can deploy pre-trained models from the SenseCraft AI Model Zoo with ease. Leveraging Himax's comprehensive SDK, the SenseCraft AI toolchain optimizes machine learning frameworks and AI algorithms for image processing "At Seeed Studio, we're passionate about making advanced technology accessible to everyone. We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Himax by integrating their cutting-edge WiseEye2 into our AI agent SenseCAP Watcher. This collaboration brings powerful LLMs to the physical world, enabling data to be processed locally on-device for quick, responsive actions. The exceptional AI inference performance of WiseEye2 is crucial to advancing intelligence across a wide range of IoT applications, including smart buildings and homes," said Joey Jiang, GM of Industry and Application Group at Seeed Studio. "Himax is delighted to partner with Seeed Studio again to showcase the power of our WiseEye2 AI processor in the SenseCAP Watcher. This ultralow power edge AI solution redefines IoT innovation by enabling real-time, precise detection and analysis directly on the device, while seamlessly integrating cloud-based LLM intelligence when needed. By tackling challenges such as latency, bandwidth, and power efficiency, we are empowering smarter, more responsive IoT applications that cater to the dynamic and diverse demands of IoT users across various applications," said Mark Chen, Vice President of Smart Sensing Business at Himax. Himax and Seeed Studio invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience firsthand cutting-edge developing technology of Himax and Seeed Studio in SenseCAP Watcher and endpoint AI device applications. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Seeed Studio at lily.li@seeed.cc. About Seeed Studio Seeed Studio is the IoT hardware partner for digital innovators. Since 2008, they have been working closely with global technology ecosystems to provide hardware modules, devices, and related services. They integrate the latest technology into thousands of open-source hardware modules so that millions of developers, makers, and innovators coming from different backgrounds can innovate interdependently. With professional and industrial expertise in Embedded Machine Learning, Edge Computing, smart sensors, and networks, their ready-to-deploy products are increasingly accelerating myriads of emerging digital solutions in the real world. On this backdrop, their work has been well recognized by both technology and mainstream media, thanks to their avid services for smart energy, digital factory, smart retail, precise agriculture, and scientific research, to mention a few. https://seeedstudio.com About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. HIMX is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. http://www.himax.com.tw Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended. Seeed Studio Contact: Lily Li, Product Marketing Manager Seeed Technology Co., Ltd Tel: +86 755-86095676 Email: lily.li@seeed.cc https://seeedstudio.com Himax Contacts: Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-6-505-0880 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Karen Tiao, Investor Relations Himax Technologies, Inc. Tel: +886-2-2370-3999 Fax: +886-2-2314-0877 Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw www.himax.com.tw Mark Schwalenberg, Director Investor Relations - US Representative MZ North America Tel: +1-312-261-6430 Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us www.mzgroup.us Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Himax and Seeed Studio Unite to Redefine IoT with Physical AI Agent SenseCAP Watcher Powered by WiseEye2 AI Processor at CES 2025 By Investing.com

TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), Inc. (Himax) (Nasdaq: HIMX) and Seeed Studio (Seeed), an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) technology company specializing in hardware research, production and sales for edge computing, network communication, and smart sensing applications, today announced their collaboration at CES 2025 to showcase Seeed's SenseCAP Watcher, a groundbreaking real-time, ultralow power monitoring IoT device. Powered by Himax's ultralow power WiseEye2 HX6538 AI processor, the SenseCAP Watcher's comprehensive vision and sound sensors and speaker can detect, understand, and respond to complex scenarios. SenseCAP Watcher's precision and efficiency is enabled by integrating ultralow power edge AI inferencing, along with the power of large language models (LLMs) in the cloud. By combining the power of edge computing with cloud capabilities, the collaboration between Himax and Seeed marks a significant advancement in complex scene monitoring. This hybrid approach enables high-performance processing while minimizing energy consumption, paving the way for smarter, more efficient IoT solutions. The SenseCAP Watcher is meticulously designed to address the growing demands of IoT for real-time data processing. By processing data locally through WiseEye™ on-device AI, SenseCAP Watcher ensures immediate and accurate responses to user commands and event detections, which is critical in applications requiring quick decision-making. For instance, a user can speak out a command to monitor a space, and SenseCAP will promptly notify the users when an event occurs there. The device can also detect objects such as people, pets, or items using WiseEye technology and utilize cloud-based LLMs to capture precise user-specified events, behaviors and the status of these objects. Additionally, once the SenseCAP detects specified events, it can interact with the user through voice responses, ensuring that users are kept informed of any specific changes or events in their environment. A real-world application of this could be in a department store, where, when a customer picks up a product, the SenseCAP responds with Good choice! and immediately notify the salesperson with a message saying, Someone is interested in the latest product! Please check the shelf ASAP. By combining real-time monitoring with intelligent interaction, the SenseCAP Watcher serves as an essential tool for IoT applications that require immediate action, such as security monitoring, automation, and critical decision-making. The SenseCAP Watcher leverages a collection of innovative technologies that deliver intelligent, efficient, and adaptable IoT solutions: At Seeed Studio, we're passionate about making advanced technology accessible to everyone. We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Himax by integrating their cutting-edge WiseEye2 into our AI agent SenseCAP Watcher. This collaboration brings powerful LLMs to the physical world, enabling data to be processed locally on-device for quick, responsive actions. The exceptional AI inference performance of WiseEye2 is crucial to advancing intelligence across a wide range of IoT applications, including smart buildings and homes, said Joey Jiang, GM of Industry and Application Group at Seeed Studio. Himax is delighted to partner with Seeed Studio again to showcase the power of our WiseEye2 AI processor in the SenseCAP Watcher. This ultralow power edge AI solution redefines IoT innovation by enabling real-time, precise detection and analysis directly on the device, while seamlessly integrating cloud-based LLM intelligence when needed. By tackling challenges such as latency, bandwidth, and power efficiency, we are empowering smarter, more responsive IoT applications that cater to the dynamic and diverse demands of IoT users across various applications, said Mark Chen, Vice President of Smart Sensing Business at Himax. Himax and Seeed Studio invite all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience firsthand cutting-edge developing technology of Himax and Seeed Studio in SenseCAP Watcher and endpoint AI device applications. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw or Seeed Studio at lily.li@seeed.cc. About Seeed Studio Seeed Studio is the IoT hardware partner for digital innovators. Since 2008, they have been working closely with global technology ecosystems to provide hardware modules, devices, and related services. They integrate the latest technology into thousands of open-source hardware modules so that millions of developers, makers, and innovators coming from different backgrounds can innovate interdependently. With professional and industrial expertise in Embedded Machine Learning, Edge Computing, smart sensors, and networks, their ready-to-deploy products are increasingly accelerating myriads of emerging digital solutions in the real world. On this backdrop, their work has been well recognized by both technology and mainstream media, thanks to their avid services for smart energy, digital factory, smart retail, precise agriculture, and scientific research, to mention a few. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax to Unveil Groundbreaking 3D Naked-Eye Display Technology at CES 2025 By Investing.com

Driving Breakthroughs in 3D Naked-Eye and AR/VR Technologies with High Performance, Low Latency, and Versatile Applications TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX), Inc. (Himax or Company) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced the Company will showcase its industry-leading, low-latency 3D naked-eye display solution at CES 2025, featuring Himax's exclusive 3D Display Pixel Weaving and patented Structured Light 3D Visual AI technologies. Leveraging years of 3D development expertise, Himax's 3D naked-eye display solution is an integrated and comprehensive offering that provides cutting-edge reference designs for a wide array of 3D AR/VR applications, accelerating customer product development to meet the rapidly growing AR/VR market demand. The Structured Light 3D Visual AI solution utilizes a 3D structured light module from Himax's well-established WLO technology and a proprietary image processing processor to precisely track the user's eye position with efficient spatial sensing and ultralow latency. The 3D Naked-Eye Image Interlace Computing solution adjusts images in real-time based on the user's eye position, projecting corresponding images to each eye respectively through the 3D display system. Using binocular disparity, it delivers vivid, three-dimensional, glasses-free visual effects. Additionally, the 3D display system offers low-latency response, minimizing discomfort or dizziness from prolonged use and enhancing comfort for extended viewing, creating a more immersive and interactive experience. At CES 2025, Himax will showcase its hardwired 3D naked-eye display solution alongside industry software solutions for comparison to highlight its advantages in speed, power efficiency, and user experience that makes it ideal for high-performance, low-power applications, particularly in AR/VR and advanced 3D displays. At the exhibition, Himax will also showcase its latest generation 3D Time of Flight (ToF) visual processor, the HE-2, on display, built with industry-leading CPU and NPU architecture. The HE-2 supports ToF image sensor inputs from multiple vendors for high-speed 3D computation and AI operations, outputting 2D/3D images and results at 60 fps, significantly outperforming the speed of current mainstream software solutions. These features reduce data latency, alleviate the load on the central processor, and enhance overall system performance, which is critical for applications requiring fast responses and high precision, such as edge devices and AR/VR. Notably, Himax's technology offers exceptional flexibility, seamlessly integrating with devices such as TVs, kiosks, and IoT systems. At CES, Himax will demonstrate various ToF 3D applications featuring high-speed and low-latency, including long-distance head pose tracking, 3D gesture control, and automotive eye-tracking AR-HUD (AR Head-Up Display), highlighting the vast potential of Himax's 3D technology in real-world scenarios. Himax invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience the Company's cutting-edge 3D sensing technology. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2024. Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Himax to Unveil Groundbreaking 3D Naked-Eye Display Technology at CES 2025

TAINAN, , (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Himax" or "Company") (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductors, today announced the Company will showcase its industry-leading, low-latency 3D naked-eye display solution at CES 2025, featuring exclusive "3D Display Pixel Weaving" and patented "Structured Light 3D Visual AI" technologies. Leveraging years of 3D development expertise, Himax's 3D naked-eye display solution is an integrated and comprehensive offering that provides cutting-edge reference designs for a wide array of 3D AR/VR applications, accelerating customer product development to meet the rapidly growing AR/VR market demand. The Structured Light 3D Visual AI solution utilizes a 3D structured light module from well-established WLO technology and a proprietary image processing processor to precisely track the user's eye position with efficient spatial sensing and ultralow latency. The 3D Naked-Eye Image Interlace Computing solution adjusts images in real-time based on the user's eye position, projecting corresponding images to each eye respectively through the 3D display system. Using binocular disparity, it delivers vivid, three-dimensional, glasses-free visual effects. Additionally, the 3D display system offers low-latency response, minimizing discomfort or dizziness from prolonged use and enhancing comfort for extended viewing, creating a more immersive and interactive experience. At CES 2025, will showcase its hardwired 3D naked-eye display solution alongside industry software solutions for comparison to highlight its advantages in speed, power efficiency, and user experience that makes it ideal for high-performance, low-power applications, particularly in AR/VR and advanced 3D displays. At the exhibition, will also showcase its latest generation 3D Time of Flight (ToF) visual processor, the HE-2, on display, built with industry-leading CPU and NPU architecture. The HE-2 supports ToF image sensor inputs from multiple vendors for high-speed 3D computation and AI operations, outputting 2D/3D images and results at 60 fps, significantly outperforming the speed of current mainstream software solutions. These features reduce data latency, alleviate the load on the central processor, and enhance overall system performance, which is critical for applications requiring fast responses and high precision, such as edge devices and AR/VR. Notably, technology offers exceptional flexibility, seamlessly integrating with devices such as TVs, kiosks, and IoT systems. At CES, will demonstrate various ToF 3D applications featuring high-speed and low-latency, including long-distance head pose tracking, 3D gesture control, and automotive eye-tracking AR-HUD (AR Head-Up Display), highlighting the vast potential of 3D technology in real-world scenarios. invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S, , U.S.A.) Venetian Tower Suite 34-208 to experience the Company's cutting-edge 3D sensing technology. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact at: Himax_CES2025@himax.com.tw. About (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company's display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company's industry-leading WiseEye Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and -based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, , currently employs around 2,200 people from three -based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and and country offices in , , , , and the US. has 2,683 patents granted and 390 patents pending approval worldwide as of . Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company's business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended filed with the , as may be amended.