Himax to Showcase WiseEye Palm Vein Authentication Featuring On-Device AI and GDPR-Compliant Privacy at Sectech Sweden 2025

Rhea-AI Summary

Himax (Nasdaq: HIMX) will showcase its WiseEye™ ultralow power AI palm vein authentication at Sectech Sweden 2025 (Oct 14–15, 2025). WiseEye delivers contactless ID verification in under 100 milliseconds, a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) below 1%, and on-device AI processing to avoid biometric data storage. The palm vein module is proven in mass production, certified to PSA Level 2, and designed for embedded, battery-powered access control. Himax also unveiled a bimodal palm-vein + facial authentication suite for smart door locks and says its biometric portfolio is GDPR-compliant, targeting regulated European markets. Visit booth C6:47 (Stockholmsmässan) or contact HX_WISEEYE@himax.com.tw to arrange a demo.

Positive

• Verification under 100 milliseconds
• False Acceptance Rate below 1%
• On-device AI eliminates biometric data storage
• Certified to PSA Level 2 security
• Proven in mass production
• Bimodal palm vein + facial option for smart locks

Negative

• None.

Insights

Security Systems Analyst

Himax presents a low‑power, on‑device palm vein module with fast matching (<100ms) and a reported FAR below 1%, aimed at access control.

The product operates by running AI models locally on endpoint hardware to perform palm vein recognition in under 100 milliseconds, which supports contactless, high‑speed authentication and claims mass‑production readiness for embedded devices like smart door locks. The module’s PSA Level 2 certification and stated deployment in production devices indicate a focus on device integrity and supply readiness rather than an experimental prototype.

Key dependencies include integration with customer hardware, power budget for battery‑powered locks, and real‑world false acceptance/rejection rates versus the advertised 1%. Watch for technical validation at the show on Oct. 14-15, 2025 and any published interoperability or power-consumption metrics within the next 3–12 months.

Privacy & Compliance Analyst

The solution emphasizes on‑device AI and GDPR compliance to minimize biometric data exposure, improving adoption in regulated markets.

By performing recognition entirely on endpoint devices and asserting GDPR compliance, the design reduces centralized biometric storage risks and aligns with privacy expectations for Europe. The claim of eliminating biometric data storage and PSA Level 2 certification bolster privacy and security assertions, but auditors will seek documentation and implementation details to confirm legal compliance in specific deployments.

Monitor published technical whitepapers, certification artifacts, and any customer deployment case studies over the next 6–12 months to verify the GDPR and PSA claims and to confirm that on‑device processing meets regulatory audit requirements.

Featuring Privacy-first, Ultralow Power AI Biometric Innovations to Enable Secure, Contactless, High-Speed Authentication for Next-Generation Access Control Applications

TAINAN, Taiwan, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading provider of fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductor solutions, has announced it will showcase its WiseEye™ ultralow power AI technology spotlighting its palm vein authentication capabilities at Sectech Sweden 2025, an exhibition event focused on security solutions, taking place from Oct. 14 -15, 2025 in Sweden.

WiseEye™ palm vein authentication delivers a contactless and hygienic user experience, enabling rapid identity verification in under 100 milliseconds. It features industry-leading performance with a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) below 1% and superior liveness detection accuracy, making it ideal for seamless integration into diverse access control environments. Built on a privacy-first architecture, WiseEye employs on-device AI to perform real-time palm vein recognition entirely on endpoint devices, eliminating biometric data storage and ensuring maximum privacy and user trust. Moreover, Himax’s biometric authentication portfolio complies with Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), one of the world’s most stringent data privacy laws, ensuring strong privacy protection and enabling adoption in highly regulated markets. Proven in mass production across a wide range of access control devices, the WiseEye PalmVein Module offers a compact, lightweight, and secure embedded biometric solution with strong privacy protection. The module is certified to PSA (Platform Security Architecture) Level 2, attesting to its compliance with rigorous industry security standards.

During the event, Himax will also unveil its expanded biometric suite, a bimodal authentication solution combining palm vein and facial recognition, meticulously designed to meet customer demand for greater flexibility in smart door locks under all environmental conditions. By integrating two biometric modalities, it enhances both security and user convenience, representing a significant breakthrough in biometric technology for battery-powered smart devices.

Himax invites all interested parties to stop by our exhibition booth at C6:47 (Stockholmsmässan, Älvsjö, Sweden) to experience the future of biometric authentication firsthand. To schedule a meeting or booth tour, please contact Himax at HX_WISEEYE@himax.com.tw.

About Himax Technologies, Inc.

Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEyeTM Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,586 patents granted and 371 patents pending approval worldwide as of September 30, 2025.

http://www.himax.com.tw

Forward Looking Statements

Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

Company Contacts:

Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR
Himax Technologies, Inc.
Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
www.himax.com.tw

Mark Schwalenberg, Director
Investor Relations - US Representative
MZ North America
Tel: +1-312-261-6430
Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

FAQ

What will Himax (HIMX) present at Sectech Sweden 2025 on Oct 14–15, 2025?

Himax will showcase the WiseEye palm vein authentication and an expanded bimodal palm‑vein + facial suite at booth C6:47.

How fast is WiseEye palm vein authentication from Himax (HIMX)?

WiseEye performs contactless identity verification in under 100 milliseconds.

What accuracy and security metrics does Himax (HIMX) report for WiseEye palm vein?

Himax reports a False Acceptance Rate below 1% and PSA Level 2 certification for the module.

Is Himax's (HIMX) WiseEye palm vein solution GDPR compliant for European deployment?

Himax states the biometric portfolio is designed to comply with GDPR and uses on‑device AI to avoid storing biometric data.

Can WiseEye be used in battery-powered smart door locks from Himax (HIMX)?

Yes—Himax positions the ultralow power WiseEye and the bimodal suite for integration into battery‑powered smart locks.

How can investors or customers schedule a demo of Himax (HIMX) WiseEye at Sectech?

Visit booth C6:47 at Stockholmsmässan or contact HX_WISEEYE@himax.com.tw to arrange a meeting or booth tour.