LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs
for
Medical, Health and Social Welfare
Prof. C J Tan
CEO, Hong Kong LSCM R&D Centre
Oct 7, 2010
Hong Kong - a regional technology service hub
LSCM 2010
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What is RFID ?
“World Oldest new technology”
Invented in 1948 and used in 2nd WW
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LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs
Decision Support
& Applications
• business analytics, decision support
• intelligent human-object interactions
• ..
Infrastructure &
Communication
Networks
• access and communicate data through
internet and
internet
other medias
and other medias
• service platforms and data management
managmenet
• system inter-operability
RFID/Sensor Data Capture
(RFID, barcode, sensors,
GPS, scanners)
• identify objects (including people)
• detect environment parameters such as
temperature, humidity, pressure, ..
• Inter-device communications
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LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs
• business analytics, decision support
• intelligent human-object interactions
• ..
Decision Support
& Applications
• access and communicate data through
internet and other medias
• service platforms and data management
• system inter-operability
Infrastructure &
Communication
Networks
Versatile Tracking Device
RFID/Sensor Data Capture
(RFID, barcode, sensors,
GPS, scanners)
Zigbee
Wi-Fi
GPS
RFID
GPRS
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LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs
Decision Support
& Applications
• business analytics, decision support
• intelligent human-object interactions
• ..
Infrastructure &
Communication
Networks
RFID/Sensor Data Capture
(RFID, barcode, sensors,
GPS, scanners)
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RFID Middleware project
Hong Kong International Airport
A listed bank in Hong Kong
Toppan Forms
(HK) Group
Funded
$10.5M in
2005
LSCM Foundation Prj.:
RFID Enablement
Middleware (RAE)
Prince of Wales
Hospital
Hong Kong
Kwai Chung
St. Paul
Heritage Discovery
Public Mortuary
Secondary
Centre
呂郭碧鳳 中學
東華三院
郭一葦中學
Generated
over $17M of
revenue
The University of Hong Kong Libraries
觀塘功樂
官立中學
Wing Hung Group, Hong Kong
RFID Library
Mgt Solution
RFID Educational
Kit
RFID Mobile Facility
Mgt Solution
HKU
Sponsored over
$5M of licenses to
new R&D projects
RFID Document
Mgt Solution
RFID Warehouse
Mgt Solution
RFID Asset
Mgt Solution
RFID Enabling Technologies for Retail & Logistics Industry
RFID-based Interoperable Gateway for Logistics Service Platforms (RIG)
Package-specific RFID Tagging and Embedding Technology
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Food Safety and Supply Chain Management Public Information Platform
Interoperability Technology and Applications for Container RFID and e-seal
Hong Kong Air Freight Forwarding Industry Using RFID and Software Agent Technologies
RFID Benchmarking Methodology, Report and Tool Support
Guangdong-Hong Kong Import/Export Supervision and Management
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2006
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2008
2009
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LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs
Decision Support
& Applications
Infrastructure &
Communication
Networks
• business analytics, decision support
• intelligent human-object interactions
• ..
• access and communicate data through
internet and other medias
• service platforms and data managemenet
• system inter-operability
Versatile Tracking Device
RFID/Sensor Data Capture
(RFID, barcode, sensors,
GPS, scanners)
Zigbee
Wi-Fi
GPS
RFID
GPRS
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Internet of Things(IoT) and Sensing Technologies
LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs
物联网與感知技術
Aug 2009, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
at Wuxi
called
• business
analytics,
decisionfor
support
• intelligent human-object interactions
Decision Support of Internet of Things
development
• ..
& Applications
• Internet + Internet of Things = Smart Planet
• Nov, Wen spoke on “Let Science and Technology Lead China’s
Sustainable Development” calling for breakthroughs for sensor
• access and communicate data through
networks
Infrastructure
& and Internet of Things
internet andinternet
other medias
and other medias
Communication
Networks
• service platforms and data management
managmenet
• system inter-operability
2009 was eventful year of development in China, 2010-2011 will be vital years
of development momentum and pace setting
• Industry support policies from State, provinces, municipalities and
• identify objects (including people)
industrial
parks
–
favorable
environment
for technology and industry
RFID/Sensor Data Capture
• detect environment parameters such as
development
(RFID,
barcode, sensors,
temperature, humidity, pressure, ..
•Inter-device communications
GPS, scanners)
• Universities, Key Labs, Standardization Organizations – technology
breakthroughs for standards and key technologies
• Industry applications will be the main driving force
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IOT for Medical Industry
1.
Baby Tag
• Alarm
Decision Making
&
Application
Infrastructure
&
Communication Network
Device Technology
(Sensor & Tag)
• Lock the entrance
• Call security
• Inform management
• RFID network
• Wi-Fi network
• Mobile network
• Tamper resistant strap
• Reusable lock
• Active RFID tag
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IOT for Medical Industry
2.
Medical Equipment Tracking
• Asset locating application
Decision Making
&
Application
Infrastructure
&
Communication Network
Device Technology
(Sensor & Tag)
• RFID reader network
• Wi-Fi network
• Mobile network
• Active RFID tag
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IOT for Medical Industry
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Decision Making
&
Application
Drug Dispensing at Bedside
• Application to confirm if the
right medicine is given to the
patient
• RFID network
Infrastructure
&
Communication Network
Device Technology
(Sensor & Tag)
• Wi-Fi network
• Patient tag
• Drip/medicine tag
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IOT for Medical Industry
4.
Drug Management & Storage
• Alarm if the drug is misplaced
Decision Making
&
Application
Infrastructure
&
Communication Network
Device Technology
(Sensor & Tag)
• Alarm if the storage
environment is changed
(Temperature/humidity)
• Automatic reordering and
inventory control
• RFID cabinets with Wi-Fi or
Internet network
• Critical supplies
• Hazardous materials
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IOT for Medical Industry
5.
Decision Making
&
Application
Infrastructure
&
Communication Network
Device Technology
(Sensor & Tag)
Medical Record Transfer
• Provide audit trail for medical
record transfer between depts
and hospitals
• Automate circulation process
• RFID tray with Wi-Fi or
Internet network
• RFID tag for medical folders
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Who are we ?
1. Funded over HK$170m to 30 projects
200 R&D staff from various R&D org. :
• CityU
• CUHK
• HKU
• HKUST
• PolyU
• ASTRI
• HKPC
• VTC
• Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ.
• Beijing Univ. of Posts & Telecom.
• Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Tech.
• South China Univ. of Technology
• Guangdong Univ. of Technology
• Sun Yat-Sen Univ.
• …
• …
• LSCM
• Hardware & System
• Infrastructure & Applications
• Industry & Tech Transfer
ITC
Research
Institute/
Universities
Gov./ NGO
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Customs and Excise Dept.
Hospital Authority, PWH
Correctional Services
RTHK
Guangdong CIQ
Shenzhen CIQ
LSCM
Tech
Company
Mfg /
Logistics
1. 800 members, including 100
technology companies and solution
providers
2. HK$40m of sponsorship from over 100
companies
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Thank you
Thank you
Email:
ctan@lscm.hk
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Baggage Checked-in with RFID at HKIA
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An RFID-enabled Sorter Monitoring System to
enhance the existing system in the monitoring and
controlling of baggage sorting and loading
processes
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Benefits achieved
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Customer service with transparent operation and
accurate baggage delivery
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Enhanced operational efficiency and capacity of BHS
Deployment experience
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About 40,000 bags, 90% of all departing bags, from
around 50 airlines use the new baggage tags each day
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Improved read-rate: accuracy reaches 97% vs 80% by
barcode only
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Use of RFID for Document Management at
A Listed Retail Bank in HK
Background & Challenge
• The Bank had difficulties to track and trace the
loan application form within the office. The Bank
also wanted to optimize the internal loan
application process to improve customer service.
Solution
• EBS assisted the Bank to develop an RFID
Document Management Solution that can:
• Record the document movement history
• Record the ownership of documents
• Automate the document circulation process
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RFID at HKU Main Library
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Launched in October 2008
First RFID-enabled university library in HK
Tagging over 1 million circulating items
Up to 11,000 loans per day, over 100,000 patrons
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Use of RFID for Mortuary Services at
Hospital Authority
Background
 HA decides to employ RFID in streamlining the operations
and enhancing the management of bodies in HA
mortuaries after the previous mortuary incidents to ensure
correct identification and safeguard the loss of bodies
Objectives
 Real-time tracking and tracing of bodies in the mortuaries
 Streamlining stocktaking of bodies in various areas
including body compartments, cold room, etc
 Enhance identification and verification of bodies
 Safeguard body collection and release procedures and
prevent inadvertent egress of bodies
Pilot Hospitals
 Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) in Kowloon West
Cluster (KWC)
 United Christian Hospital (UCH) in Kowloon East Cluster
(KEC)
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Use of RFID for Library Management at
Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
Background & Challenge
• Reference Library situated at the Hong Kong
Heritage Discovery Centre, providing reference
materials on HK history, heritage conservation,
architecture, etc. for public
• The Library requested to upgrade part of the old
RFID system without interrupting her normal
operation
Solution
• EBS deploys the RFID Library Management
Solution that can support the existing VLib library
system:
• RFID Staff Station
• Borrow / Return books
• Register new books
• Check book status
• Arm / Disarm RFID security bit of books
• RFID Handheld Device
• Check inventory
• Search books
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Use of RFID for Library Management at
St Paul’s College
Background & Challenge
• Founded in 1851, St Paul’s College is the oldest
school to commence operation in HK
• The Library requested to migrate the barcode library
system to RFID library system
Solution
• EBS deployed the RFID Library Management
Solution that can support the existing VLib library
system:
• RFID Staff Station
• RFID Self Check Kiosk
• RFID Inventory Device
• RFID Security Gate
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