Congrats! Prof. Wen-Cheng Lai from the Department of Electronic Engineering, supervised Mr. J-Y Chang and B-J Weng, winning the gold medal in the " 2026 American Invention Exposition"!
Department of Electronic Engineering Students Receive the Gold Medal at the 2026 America Innovation Invention Exhibition
Competition Overview
The 2026 America Innovation Invention Exhibition was held from August 14 to 15, 2026, in San Diego, USA. Organized by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA) and executed by the Taiwan Invention Product Promotion Association (TIPPA), the exhibition brought together innovative inventions and technological achievements from around the world, providing a platform for inventors, enterprises, and investors to showcase their work and exchange ideas.
The event attracted innovative teams and industry professionals from various countries. In addition to showcasing innovative inventions across different fields, the exhibition provided participants with opportunities to connect with local U.S. enterprises and investors and to explore international markets. Through international competition and exhibitions, participants were able to enhance the global visibility of their inventions, promote international exchange and industry-academia collaboration, and create new opportunities for the further development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
Award Achievement
Students from the Department of Electronic Engineering achieved outstanding results in this year's exhibition, receiving the Gold Medal and a Special Award for the entry "SleepEase Cloud Band: AIoT Smart Neck Pillow and Eye Mask Relaxation System", demonstrating the Department's integrated capabilities in AIoT sensing and wearable applications.
Award Recipients
Gold Medal and Special Award
- Jui-Yu Chang and Bing-Jie Weng
- Advisor: Wen-Cheng Lai, Ph.D.
- Entry: SleepEase Cloud Band: AIoT Smart Neck Pillow and Eye Mask Relaxation System
Significance of the Award
This achievement reflects the Department's continued commitment to excellence in electronic engineering education and to nurturing innovation, while demonstrating students' ability to apply what they learn in class to real-world problems. The Department of Electronic Engineering extends its sincere congratulations to the award recipients and their advisor, and looks forward to their continued success in future academic and professional endeavors.
Student Remarks
I think the "SleepEase Cloud Band: AIoT Smart Neck Pillow and Eye Mask Relaxation System" is very practical and innovative. Thank you, Professor Lai, for giving us the opportunity to participate in an international competition, where we won the Gold Medal and a Special Award.
