| Competition | 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition |
| Award | ThirdPrize (Innovation: Internet Technology) |
| Students Name | Chui Tsz Ching, Yip On Tik, Lee Chak Yin, Wu Long Fung Eugene |
| Programme | Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science |
| Project Name | “Smart Glasses for Hearing Impaired in Hong Kong” |
| Organizer | Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association |
HKMU’s endeavours in promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among students are bearing fruit. At the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, HKMU students were awarded prizes. Chui Tsz Ching, Yip On Tik, Lee Chak Yin, Wu Long Fung Eugene, students in the Computer Science programme received the Third Prize (Innovation: Internet Technology) at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition organized by Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association. In this project, the team introduced an innovative solution, the Smart Subtitle Glasses (SSG), aimed at improving accessibility and communication for individuals with hearing impairments. Unlike conventional assistive technologies, SSG seamlessly integrates real-time speech-to-text transcription (STT) and multilingual translation capabilities within an augmented reality (AR) wearable device. The system is composed of two primary modules: a speech recognition module and a translation module. Both modules utilize state-of-the-art pre-trained models (PTMs) to deliver accurate and efficient real-time transcription and translation, ensuring exceptional performance with minimal latency. Organised by the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association since 2015, the Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is the largest competition of its kind in Hong Kong. It is linked two national competitions, namely Challenge Cup and Internet+, to which it nominates outstanding projects to join as Hong Kong representative teams. This year, the competition received are cord-breaking 687 project submissions from 2,033 participants entered by 25 tertiary institutions. | |
Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.
After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.
Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.
The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.
Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.
Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP S321F | Advanced Database and Data Warehousing | 5 | |
| COMP S333F | Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms | 5 | |
| COMP S351F | Software Project Management | 5 | |
| COMP S362F | Concurrent and Network Programming | 5 | |
| COMP S363F | Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing | 5 | |
| COMP S382F | Data Mining and Analytics | 5 | |
| COMP S390F | Creative Programming for Games | 5 | |
| COMP S492F | Machine Learning | 5 | |
| ELEC S305F | Computer Networking | 5 | |
| ELEC S348F | IOT Security | 5 | |
| ELEC S371F | Digital Forensics | 5 | |
| ELEC S431F | Blockchain Technologies | 5 | |
| ELEC S425F | Computer and Network Security | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC S201F | Basic Electronics | 5 | |
| IT S290F | Human Computer Interaction & User Experience Design | 5 | |
| STAT S251F | Statistical Data Analysis | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPS333F | Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms | 5 | |
| COMPS362F | Concurrent and Network Programming | 5 | |
| COMPS363F | Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing | 5 | |
| COMPS380F | Web Applications: Design and Development | 5 | |
| COMPS381F | Server-side Technologies and Cloud Computing | 5 | |
| COMPS382F | Data Mining and Analytics | 5 | |
| COMPS390F | Creative Programming for Games | 5 | |
| COMPS413F | Application Design and Development for Mobile Devices | 5 | |
| COMPS492F | Machine Learning | 5 | |
| ELECS305F | Computer Networking | 5 | |
| ELECS363F | Advanced Computer Design | 5 | |
| ELECS425F | Computer and Network Security | 5 |
