Introducing NeuraVoice2 Beta: Ultra-Fast, High-Quality Text-to-Speech Neural System

2021 Aug 13

NeuraVoice2 Beta, the result of our ongoing research since 2017, is an advanced neural speech synthesis system.
It provides swift and high-quality text-to-speech conversion, achieving a Real Time Factor benchmark of 0.0227 for GPU inference.
This innovative system can read numbers up to 1,000 trillion digits and offers a range of customizable settings.

Temporary Suspension of CITYWALK (Early Beta) for Major Version Upgrade

2021 May 30

We have temporarily suspended the release of CITYWALK (Early Beta) in preparation for an upcoming major version relaunch.
The new version promises heightened interaction and usability, fueled by an advanced integration of our spoken language technology.
We are grateful for your continued support during this transition.

Participation in the 'Municipal & Public Week 2021: Local Government Creation EXPO No.4' at Makuhari Messe

2021 Feb 24

Our participation in the 'Local Government and Public Week 2021: Local Government Creation EXPO No.4' at Makuhari Messe allowed us to display our comprehensive city promotion system.
With nearly 30,000 visitors and 252 organizations in attendance, the expo ranks among Japan's largest local development events.
Our presentations, including the implementation of CITYWALK in Nagasaki City, attracted significant interest from various municipalities and private companies.

CITYWALK and Its Founder, Representative Otsuka, Featured on KTN Evening News

2021 Feb 20

CITYWALK, a pioneering voice guidance system in Nagasaki City, was spotlighted on KTN Evening News, providing an opportunity for wider recognition.
The broadcast included user feedback and highlighted a briefing session held at Dejima for local organizations, as well as insights from our President, Representative Otsuka.

Groundbreaking Voice Guidance System, CITYWALK, Commences Pilot Program in Nagasaki City

2021 Feb 14

We have initiated a trial run of CITYWALK, our innovative voice guidance system, at popular tourist attractions in Nagasaki City.
Visitors to sites such as Glover Garden, Dejima, and i+Land Nagasaki, which attract 400,000 visitors each year, can now take advantage of this intuitive system, further enhancing their experience.

Japan Tourism Agency Chooses CITYWALK for 'Creating Attractive Stay Contents to Diversify Visitors' Demonstration Project

2020 Nov 10

CITYWALK has been chosen for the Japan Tourism Agency's project, 'Creating Attractive Stay Contents to Diversify Visitors', being implemented in Nagasaki City.
The project will utilize CITYWALK's non-contact smart guides and video PR to provide comprehensive city promotion.
This effort aligns with the need for safe and secure travel in the COVID-19 era, offering personalized information to tourists using just their smartphone and earphones.

"Basic Computer Science Lecture" Delivered by Representative Otsuka for Internal and External Audiences

2020 Aug 02

President Otsuka conducted an in-depth lecture on the fundamentals of computer architecture and algorithms.
This course, intended for internal staff not specialized in computer science, as well as the general public, provided a comprehensive overview of these subjects over a two-week period.
The lecture, which was well received by participants, will soon be available on our blog and other sites.

Representative Otsuka Delivers Online Lecture on "Privacy-Protecting AI and COVID-19: Advancing Towards Rapid Containment"

2020 Apr 14

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, representative Otsuka provided an online lecture detailing the intricacies of CipherNet technology, a privacy-protecting AI system.
The lecture, attended by an array of professionals, delved into the potential benefits of the technology in the context of the present social scenario.
The goal remains to utilize advanced technologies like CITYWALK, currently under development by ThinkX, for societal benefit.

Publication Announcement: "Privacy-Preserving Fast and Exact Linear Equations Solver with Fully Homomorphic Encryption" - Released February 29th

2020 Mar 4

Our paper, "Privacy-Preserving Fast and Exact Linear Equations Solver with Fully Homomorphic Encryption," navigates the complex world of machine learning and privacy.
The incompatibility between privacy preservation and data-driven machine learning has led to intense research surrounding Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE).
Our work provides a fast, exact, and privacy-preserving linear equation solver using FHE, offering a practical solution to the issue at hand.

Introducing Our Revised Organizational Structure

2019 Dec 30

6th Sense, Ltd., initially established in 2015 as an advanced IT research and development organization, has restructured to become ThinkX,Inc as of December 2019.
This transformation emphasizes our shift towards software services, consolidating and developing AI-related technologies including natural language processing, recommendation technology, large-scale distributed processing infrastructure, cryptographic technology, and structured wiki data.