The 29th International ICT Innovative Services Awards finals and award ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the Ministry of Education, and other institutions, was held on November 2 at the NTU Sports Center. As Taiwan’s largest platform for innovation competitions, this event focuses on “industry needs,” attracting challenges from 13 corporations and government agencies. It gathered 1,623 teams and 8,289 participants from 131 schools, making it a key arena for global digital talents to network and compete. This year, over 170 experts from industry, government, academia, and research served as judges, setting new records for competition scale and quality.
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) performed exceptionally well, winning two first-place awards and the Best Popularity Award. A team mentored by Information Management Professor Kuo-Chen Li and Electronic Engineering Professor Shih-Lun Chen earned first place in the Industry-Academia Collaboration Group A with their “Periapical Image Analysis and Detection System,” marking CYCU’s seventh consecutive victory in this category. Another project, “MIRRORCLE – Your Magic Mirror,” guided by Su-Houn Liu, claimed the top spot in the Labor Empowerment Training Group. This system enables users to practice interviews and presentations in simulated scenarios, boosting workplace confidence. Additionally, the project “Broken Mirror Pet Garden – Let Love Continue,” led by Hsien-Ming Chou, won the Best Popularity Award by developing a smart pet adoption platform using 5G, AI, and blockchain technologies to enhance adoption efficiency and trustworthiness, showcasing the innovation of CYCU students.
According to a 2023 World Health Organization report, oral diseases are on the rise, particularly in low- and middle-income countries lacking medical resources. To address the early diagnosis of periapical lesions and periodontal issues, a team comprising Xin-Hua Li, Li-Tzu Ku, Heng-Chia Huang from CYCU, and Yuan-Jin Lin from National Cheng Kung University developed the “Periapical Lesion and Periodontal Loss Image Analysis Detection System.” Utilizing YOLOv8 image segmentation and various CNN models, the system achieves over 90% detection accuracy and features a user-friendly interface to assist medical professionals in improving diagnostic efficiency. Aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of “Good Health and Well-Being,” the system shows strong potential for commercial applications.
The newly added Labor Empowerment Training Group focuses on enhancing workplace skills for workers across all age groups to address labor shortages and industry changes through innovative services. A team consisting of Hsin-Ying Lu, Yu-Chun Kao, Ting-Yu Wang, Chih-Yu Lin, Zhi-Wei Yeh, and Yu-Rou Liu developed the “MIRRORCLE – Your Magic Mirror” system, providing personalized training for mock interviews and presentations. Using digital twins and VR technology to simulate real-life scenarios, the system helps users build confidence and excel in critical moments.
The “Broken Mirror Pet Garden – Let Love Continue” project by CYCU’s Information Management team addresses inefficiencies and trust issues in traditional pet adoption processes. The platform integrates 5G, AI, and blockchain technology to assist owners in locating lost pets through image recognition and provides smart matching to recommend suitable animals for adoption. Blockchain ensures data transparency and security, fostering trust. Additionally, the platform utilizes smart city data to identify pet-friendly locations and offers real-time notifications, creating an efficient and sustainable ecosystem for animal welfare.
Hsiu-Li Liao, Director of the Department of Information Management, noted that the International ICT Innovative Services Awards is the most competitive ICT event in the nation, with an admission rate of only 2.6% this year. She expressed pride in CYCU students’ creativity and technical expertise, which highlight their potential in emerging technologies and demonstrate the university’s dedication to integrating industry, academia, and research to strengthen Taiwan’s technological and industrial innovation.
CYCU’s Department of Information Management emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, designing courses that align closely with industry demands. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations with business, healthcare, and agriculture sectors, the program enhances students’ practical skills. Guided by its holistic education philosophy, the department focuses on “technical expertise,” “integration capability,” and “regional adaptability,” aiming to cultivate graduates who embody the mission of “hands that transform the world.”
