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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001171843-09-001216
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20091202
FILED AS OF DATE:		20091202
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20091202

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Himax Technologies, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001342338
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			E9
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-51847
		FILM NUMBER:		091216230

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10TH FLOOR, NO. 605, CHUNGSHAN ROAD
		STREET 2:		HSINHUA, TAINAN COUNTY 712
		CITY:			TAIWAN
		STATE:			F5
		ZIP:			-
		BUSINESS PHONE:		866 (6) 505-0880

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		10TH FLOOR, NO. 605, CHUNGSHAN ROAD
		STREET 2:		HSINHUA, TAINAN COUNTY 712
		CITY:			TAIWAN
		STATE:			F5
		ZIP:			-
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			<b><font size="4">UNITED STATES<br>
					SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font><br>
				Washington, D.C. 20549</b>
			<p><b><font size="4">FORM 6-K</font></b></p>
			<p><b>REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</b></p>
			<p><font size="2">For the month of <b>December 2009</b>.</font></p>
			<p><font size="2">Commission File Number: <b>000-51847</b></font></p>
			<p><font size="4"><b>Himax Technologies, Inc.</b></font><br>
				<font size="2">(Translation of registrant's name into English)</font></p>
			<p><b>No.26, Zih Lian Road, Fonghua Village,<br>Sinshih Township, Tainan County 744<br>Taiwan, Republic of China</b><br>
				<font size="2">(Address of principal executive office)</font></p>
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		<p><font size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.<br>
			Form 20-F [ x ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Form 40-F [ &nbsp; ]</font></p>
		<p><font size="2">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
		paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [ &nbsp;&nbsp; ]</font></p>
		<p><font size="2"><b>Note:</b> Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.</font></p>
		<p><font size="2">Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
		paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [ &nbsp;&nbsp; ]</font></p>
		<p><font size="2"><b>Note:</b> Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant's "home country"), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant's securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant's security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.</font></p>
		<p><font size="2">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
		information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
		Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes [ &nbsp;&nbsp; ] &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No [  x  ]</font></p>
		<p><font size="2">If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule
		12g3-2(b): &nbsp;.</font></p>
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		<p><font size="2">On December 2, 2009 the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.<br><br><br>(c) &nbsp; &nbsp; Exhibit 99.1.  Press release dated December 2, 2009</font></p>
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			<b><font size="2">SIGNATURES</font></b></div>
		<p><font size="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. </font></p>
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				<td width="47%" align="center"><b><u>Himax Technologies, Inc.</u></b><br>
					<font size="2">(Registrant)</font><br>
					<br>
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				<td width="47%"><font size="2">Date: December 2, 2009</font></td>
				<td width="6%">&nbsp;</td>
				<td width="47%" align="center"><font size="2"><b><u>/s/ MAX CHAN</u></b><br>
					Max Chan<br>
					<i>Chief Financial Officer</i></font></td>
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE
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<html><head><title>Himax Unveils Power-Saving iCT for TFT-LCD TVs and Monitors</title></head><body><p align="right">EXHIBIT 99.1</p><h3 align="center">Himax Unveils Power-Saving iCT for TFT-LCD TVs and Monitors</h3><h4 align="center">Reducing Up to 50% Power Consumption While Enhancing Image Quality at Low Costs</h4><p>TAINAN, Taiwan, Dec. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or "Company") (Nasdaq:HIMX) today announced the introduction of iCT (Infinity Color Technology), an innovative and proprietary image processing technology which enables significant power saving for TFT-LCD TVs and monitors, regardless of CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) or LED (Light-Emitting Diode) backlights, while enhancing image quality. Developed by Himax Media solutions, a Himax subsidiary, the innovative iCT is a unique and cost-effective approach in optimizing power efficiency and image quality.
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Power saving is an important concept in the flat panel display industry. For example, the California Energy Commission recently approved an energy efficiency standard for televisions. When the standard is implemented in 2011, new TVs sold in California should consume at least 33 percent less electricity. Likewise in China, the world's largest TFT-LCD TV market, a similar energy-saving concept has been advocated at various events. However, with current power-saving technologies, there is always a conflict or trade-off among power-saving, image quality, and the costs to achieving both goals. To optimize energy efficiency, panel and system makers are aggressively seeking the best solution which has promised a bright future for green technologies.
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TFT-LCD backlight, either CCFLs or LEDs, typically maintains a constant brightness at all times, regardless of the displayed images. One commonly-adopted technique in saving backlight power is CABC (Content Adaptive Backlight Control) which dynamically adjusts the backlight and contents. While this pure digital approach is able to save panel power, it inevitably leads to loss in gray scales while adjusting gamma curve and thus an undesired image quality. These side effects could be mitigated by using 10-bit or higher TFT-LCD panels, as adopted by a few Japanese tier one TV brands. However, higher bit TFT-LCD panel also leads to higher costs, which prevents wide adoption.
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Dr. Linkai Bu, Chief Technology Officer of Himax Media Solutions, commented, "iCT is an unique image processing technology, combining Himax's expertise in liquid crystal driving and Himax Media Solutions' know-how on video processing. Compared to conventional pure digital image processing in timing controller and video processor, iCT is an innovative mixed-mode image processing technology which not only enhances image quality, but saves up to 50% of panel power in certain image contents. Tier-one TFT-LCD panel makers and system makers world-wide are highly interested in adopting iCT in their products as they expect iCT will be one of the key differentiators for their next generation TFT-LCD TVs and monitors, some of which are expected to hit the market by mid 2010. In relation to iCT and its associated image processing know-how, Himax has filed more than 30 patents in Taiwan, China, and the US."
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Dr. Chun-Yen Chang, one of the Foreign Associates of National Academy of Engineering, U.S.A. and a Himax independent director, also commented, "Himax is leading the industry ushering into a new era of power saving technology for TFT-LCD TVs and monitors by thinking outside of the box from a brand new perspective."
</p><p>
About Himax Technologies, Inc.
</p><p>
Himax Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets semiconductors that are critical components of flat panel displays. The Company's principal products are display drivers for large-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in desktop monitors, notebook computers and televisions, and display drivers for small- and medium-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in mobile handsets and consumer electronics products such as netbook computers, digital cameras, mobile gaming devices, portable DVD players, digital photo frame and car navigation displays. In addition, the Company is expanding its product offerings to include timing controllers, LCD TV and monitor chipset solutions, LCOS projector solutions, power management ICs and CMOS Image Sensors. Based in Tainan, Taiwan, the Company has regional offices in Hsinchu and Taipei, Taiwan; Ninbo, Foshan, Fuqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Shenzhen, China; Yokohama and Matsusaka, Japan; Anyang-si Kyungki-do, and Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea; and Irvine C
alifornia, USA.
</p><p>
Forward-Looking Statements:
</p><p>
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding expected future financial results and industry growth, expected benefits, performance and capabilities of infinity Color Technology are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause forward-looking statements and results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with infinity Color Technology, our ability to develop products with infinity Color Technology that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; our ability to successfully complete commercial testing of products with infinity Color Technology supporting end applications; our ability to adjust our operations in response to changes in demand for products with infinity Color Technology or demand for new products with infinity Color Technology requested by our customers, our ability to specify, develop or acquire, complete, introduce, market
 and transition to volume production products with infinity Color Technology in a cost-effective, and our ability to timely manner, to timely and accurately predict market requirements and evolving industry standards and to identify opportunities in new markets, 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, 2008 filed with SEC on May 15, 2009, as amended. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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CONTACT:  Himax Technologies, Inc.
          Max Chan, Chief Financial Officer
            +886-2-2370-3999 Ext. 22300
            max_chan@himax.com.tw
          Investor Relations
          Jessie Wang
            +886-2-2370-3999 Ext. 22618
            jessie_wang@himax.com.tw

          The Ruth Group
          In the U.S.
          Joseph Villalta
          +1-646-536-7003
          jvillalta@theruthgroup.com
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