TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The award ceremony for the CEATEC JAPAN Innovation Awards “As Selected by U.S. Journalists”, which is comprised of an independent advisory panel of U.S. IT journalists who select significant technologies and concepts, was held on October 6th during CEATEC JAPAN 2016 held at Makuhari Messe.
Nominations were selected from products, concepts, technologies and services exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2016, as well as exhibitors who submitted their entries for the award prior to the show. The journalists carefully reviewed the nominations focusing on potential influence on the American market, capability of meeting latent demand, functionality and innovativeness, as well as the ability to provide unique solutions to emerging needs.
Between Oct. 3th and 5th, the panel of judges went around the venue to view booths and carefully selected products, technologies, and/or services in each category. The winner of the Grand Prix Award was then announced from the individual categories.
Grand Prix
Winner: FUJITSU LIMITED:Retinal Imaging laser
Eyewear Technology
Home Entertainment
Winner: AROMAJOIN Corporation:Aroma
shooter(mini)
Electronic Components
Winner: Panasonic Corporation:Flexible
lithium ion battery
Digital imaging
Winner: VRC:Shun'x full body 3D scanner
Software, Computing and Networking
Winner: NEC
Group:Security support solution
Mobile Technology
Winner: DJI:Osmo mobile
Transportation
Winner: Panasonic Corporation:Touch panel
Module with rotary
Health and Household
Winner: FUJITSU LIMITED:Retinal Imaging
laser Eyewear Technology
Smart community
Winner: 4R Energy Corporation/ENERES
Co.,Ltd.:New Smart Project“FREEDOM”
Industrial Design
Winner: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.:Variable
design platform(3D printer)