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Innovation and Technology
Commission launched its latest
TV Announcement of Public
Interest
Biggest-ever "InnoCarnival 2011" Ended on a
Successful Note
Hong Kong Pavilion at China
Hi-Tech Fair 2011
Innovation and Technology
Commission Staged Pavilion at
Inno Design Tech Expo 2011
A Boundless Platform for
Young Talents - Hong Kong
Youth 3D Animation
Competition 2011
SCL upgrades its calibration
services for electrostatic
discharge (ESD) generators
from IEC 61000-4-2:2001 to IEC
61000-4-2:2008
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Biggest-ever "InnoCarnival 2011" Ended on a Successful Note
Mr Gregory SO Kam-leung, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of
the Government of the HKSAR and the guests of honour jointly officiated the opening
ceremony of InnoCarnival 2011 on 5 November.
The nine-day InnoCarnival 2011 at Hong Kong Science Park
concluded with a record-breaking number of more than 180,000 visitors.
Interesting robotic exhibitions in the InnoCarnival 2011
were well received by the community.
Over 120 InnoTech Workshops were offered to enhance
students’ knowledge of science in an interactive and enjoyable way.
McMug, a popular cartoon icon was appointed as the ambassador this year to
promote innovation and technology culture throughout the community.
Following last year's overwhelming response, the nine-day "InnoCarnival 2011" organised by the Innovation
and Technology Commission (ITC) ended on a successful note at the Hong Kong Science Park, with a
record-breaking number of over 180,000 visitors, demonstrating the public's growing interest and robust
participation in innovation and technology.
Thanks to over 50 programme partners' strenuous support and contribution as well as the popular
ambassador McMug's promotion, the showcase of the "Made in Hong Kong" innovation accomplishments at
around 80 exhibition pavilions and booths was well-received. "The InnoCarnival not only provides a
technology exchange platform for the industry, but more importantly, it also offers the public the opportunity to
appreciate and experience local innovation and technology achievements and the latest developments, as
well as their relevance to our daily lives," highlighted Miss Janet Wong, Commissioner for Innovation and
Technology.
Underscore the three main themes of Health Science, Green and Quality Living, and Information and
Communication Technology, the nearly 500 wide-ranging activities, 123 InnoTech Workshops and 35
Innotalks were all over-subscribed. The diversified group of visitors, including students, families and the
elderly, all enjoyed the creative, inspiring and fun-filled InnoCarnival 2011.
Innovation and Technology Commission
launched its latest TV Announcement of Public Interest
Innovation and Technology Commission
has launched its latest TV Announcement of Public Interest.
The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) has launched its latest 30-second TV Announcement of
Public Interest (API) in early November 2011. Echoing ITC’s tagline “Transform Tomorrow Today”, the TV API
carried the key message that innovation and technology, one of the six priority industries, is an essential to
Hong Kong’s long-term development.
Through the scene of various significant achievements of local research and developments, technology
infrastructure, outstanding academics and young talents in Hong Kong, the TV API demonstrated the
government’s effort in developing innovation and technology as well as how the success of innovation and
technology hinge on the concerted effort of the community.
The TV API is now available on ITC’s website, please visit:
http://www.itc.gov.hk/video/IT_EN169.wmv
Hong Kong Pavilion at China Hi-Tech Fair 2011
Innovation Technology Commission and Hong Kong Trade Development Council jointly
staged the Hong Kong Pavilion at the China Hi-Tech Fair 2011
in Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The China Hi-Tech Fair 2011 (CHTF), an annual state-level hi-tech event in China, was held in the Shenzhen
Convention & Exhibition Center during 16 to 21 November. Themed "Promote international cooperation for innovation, accelerate the transformation of development
mode", this event featured over 500 exhibitors.. Jointly organised by the Innovation and Technology
Commission (ITC) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Pavilion this year
demonstrated the research deliverables of the five R&D Centres that set up by the Government, and the
technological achievements of the Hong Kong industries, in order to enhance technological exchange and
business collaboration among enterprises in Hong Kong, Mainland China and other regions. Innovation and Technology Commission
Staged Pavilion at Inno Design Tech Expo 2011
The Innovation and Technology Commission staged a pavilion together
with five R&D Centres at the Inno Design Tech Expo 2011.
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 7th Inno Design Tech Expo (IDT
Expo) 2011 was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1 to 3 December. It was a
unique one-stop platform for presenting the latest innovations, practical technologies and design solutions.
The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) staged a pavilion featured major achievements and
research applications from five R&D Centres, in addition to introduction of major funding schemes. A seminar
to introduce Small Entrepreneur Research Assistance Programme (SERAP) was also held to provide
audiences with useful information about this programme and application details.
A Boundless Platform for Young Talents Hong Kong Youth 3D Animation Competition 2011
Mrs Susanne Wong, Assistant Commissioner (Policy and Development) of the Innovation
and Technology Commission, delivered a speech at the Final Judging and Prize
Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong Youth 3D Animation Competition 2011.
The guests of honour shared the joy of the awarded
students of Hong Kong Youth 3D Animation Competition 2011.
The Final Judging and Prize Presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong Youth 3D Animation Competition 2011
was held successfully during “InnoCarnival 2011” at the Hong Kong Science Park on 6 November.
Aiming at nurturing the young talents’ creativity and skills in design and technology as well as enhancing the
public awareness of the importance of creative education and industries, the competition was co-organised by
the Hong Kong Cyberport and the Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association and supported by the
Innovation and Technology Commission. Themed “I have a Dream”, this year competition attracted nearly
300 entries from primary and secondary schools students.
To allow cultural exchange and widen the students’ horizons in the field of animation, the winning entries from
both secondary divisions (3-minute and 1-minute animations) will be nominated to participate in the IT
Challenge Competition 2012, one of the most renowned international animation contests, organised by the
Monash University in Australia. The group achieved the highest award will be entitled to attend the prize
presentation ceremony held in Melbourne next year.
List of award winners
Secondary Division (3-minute Animation)
Award
Name of Student
School
Gold
Best Image Design
Best Visual Effects
Lee Chak Hin
Shek Ling Fung
Tsang Ki Yuen
Ip Ngo Yin
STFA Yung Yau College
Silver
Best Sound Effects
Lee Ming Leong
Yuen Kwan Tin
Leung Kam Chun
Wan Man Ho
STFA Yung Yau College
Bronze
Kong Yi Hin
Chan Wing Ho
Tung Cho Yan
Chan Ka Wing
STFA Yung Yau College
Merit
Wu Wing
Ngai Ka Wa
Cheng Kwok Yin
Lee Mei Chun
The Methodist Lee Wai Lee College
Secondary Division I (1-minute Animation)
Gold
Best Editing
Best Creativity
Chan Siu Lung
Ho Ka Ho
Yuen Ka Chun
Wong Chi Keung
STFA Yung Yau College
Silver
Wong Wai Choi
Wan Wai Lam
Yeung Yiu Wing
Szeto Chun Yin
STFA Yung Yau College
Bronze
Tong Yiu On
Sin Wing Chi
Su Hiu Ning
Leung Tsz Kiu
Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School
Merit
Ng Sin Ching
Siu Man Kit
Lam Kit Ying
Chan Chi Pang
STFA Yung Yau College
Merit
Chan Wing Hang
Cheung Ka Yung
Leung Hon San
Ip Chak Fung
STFA Yung Yau College
Merit
Lam Ching Chiu
Mak Ching Fung, Justin
Law Wai Kin
Yeung Chun Wai
STFA Yung Yau College
Gold
Au Man Ho
Diocesan Boys' School Primary Session
Silver
Yu Tsun Ming
Fanling Assembly of God Church Primary School
Bronze
Ng Ki Ho
Precious Blood Primary School (South Horizons)
Merit
Yu Ka Ming
Fanling Assembly of God Church Primary School
Merit
Lau Ka Lam
PLK Stanley Ho Sau Nan Primary School
Primary Division
Best Participation Award (Primary)
PLK Stanley Ho Sau Nan Primary School
Best Participation Award (Secondary)
STFA Yung Yau College
SCL upgrades its calibration services for electrostatic discharge (ESD) generators
from IEC 61000-4-2:2001 to IEC 61000-4-2:2008
Calibration of ESD generator
For manufacturers exporting electronic and electrical products, their products have to go through stringent
electromagnetic compatibility tests, including immunity tests. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) generators are
used for immunity test of electronic and electrical products. The Standards and Calibration Laboratory (SCL)
of ITC has set up previously calibration service for ESD generators in accordance with the international
standard IEC 61000-4-2 (2001 edition). In 2008, the international standard was updated for more stringent
test requirements with measurement bandwidth specified up to 4 GHz. In response to the change, SCL has
recently upgraded its calibration service in accordance with the newest international standard IEC 61000-4-2
(2008 edition).
The following parameters of an ESD generator are calibrated:
Output voltage
First peak current of discharge
Rise time
Current at 30 ns
Current at 60 ns