LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs for Medical, Health and

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 1 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

What is RFID ? “World Oldest new technology” Invented in 1948 and used in 2nd WW 2 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs Decision DecisionSupport Support &&Applications Applications Infrastructure Infrastructure&& Communication Communication Networks Networks RFID/Sensor RFID/SensorData DataCapture Capture (RFID, barcode, sensors, (RFID, barcode, sensors, GPS, GPS,scanners scanners) ) business analytics, decision support intelligent human-object interactions . access and communicate data through internet and internet other medias and other medias service platforms and data management managmenet system inter-operability identify objects (including people) detect environment parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, . Inter-device communications 3 3 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs business analytics, decision support intelligent human-object interactions . Decision DecisionSupport Support &&Applications Applications access and communicate data through internet and other medias service platforms and data management system inter-operability Infrastructure Infrastructure&& Communication Communication Networks Networks Versatile Tracking Device RFID/Sensor RFID/SensorData DataCapture Capture (RFID, barcode, sensors, (RFID, barcode, sensors, GPS, GPS,scanners scanners) ) Zigbee Wi-Fi GPS RFID GPRS 4 4 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs Decision DecisionSupport Support &&Applications Applications business analytics, decision support intelligent human-object interactions . Infrastructure Infrastructure&& Communication Communication Networks Networks RFID/Sensor RFID/SensorData DataCapture Capture (RFID, barcode, sensors, (RFID, barcode, sensors, GPS, GPS,scanners scanners) ) 5 5 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

RFID Middleware project Hong Kong International Airport A listed bank in Hong Kong Funded 10.5M in 2005 Toppan Forms (HK) Group 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 HKU Sponsored over 5M of licenses to new R&D projects RFID Library Mgt Solution RFID Educational Kit RFID Document Mgt Solution RFID Asset Mgt Solution RFID Mobile Facility Mgt Solution RFID Warehouse 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 6 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs Decision DecisionSupport Support &&Applications Applications business analytics, decision support intelligent human-object Service portalinteractions . UserLogistics Company Software Vendor IT Function Composition UserLogistics Company Software Vendor IT Function Deployment Infrastructure Infrastructure&& Communication Communication Networks Networks access and communicate data through internet and other medias Software service platforms and data managemenet Vendor system inter-operability UserLogistics Company Local Exe Env Versatile Tracking Device RFID/Sensor RFID/SensorData DataCapture Capture (RFID, barcode, sensors, (RFID, barcode, sensors, GPS, GPS,scanners scanners) ) Zigbee Wi-Fi GPS RFID GPRS 7 7 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

Internet of Things(IoT) and Sensing LSCM Technologies and R&D Programs Technologies 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 development Decision DecisionSupport Support of Internet of Things . &&Applications 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 Infrastructure & Communication Communication Networks 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 detect environment parameters such as RFID/SensorData DataCapture Capture development (RFID, temperature, humidity, pressure, . (RFID,barcode, barcode,sensors, sensors, Inter-device communications GPS, scanners GPS, scanners) ) Universities, Key Labs, Standardization Organizations – technology breakthroughs for standards and key technologies Industry applications will be the main driving force 8 8 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

IOT for Medical Industry 1. Decision DecisionMaking Making && Application Application Infrastructure Infrastructure && Communication CommunicationNetwork Network Device DeviceTechnology Technology (Sensor (Sensor&&Tag) Tag) Baby Tag Alarm Lock the entrance Call security Inform management RFID network Wi-Fi network Mobile network Tamper resistant strap Reusable lock Active RFID tag 9 9 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

IOT for Medical Industry 2. Decision DecisionMaking Making && Application Application Infrastructure Infrastructure && Communication CommunicationNetwork Network Device DeviceTechnology Technology (Sensor (Sensor&&Tag) Tag) Medical Equipment Tracking Asset locating application RFID reader network Wi-Fi network Mobile network Active RFID tag 10 10 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

IOT for Medical Industry 3. Decision DecisionMaking Making && Application Application Infrastructure Infrastructure && Communication CommunicationNetwork Network Device DeviceTechnology Technology (Sensor (Sensor&&Tag) Tag) Drug Dispensing at Bedside Application to confirm if the right medicine is given to the patient RFID network Wi-Fi network Patient tag Drip/medicine tag 11 11 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

IOT for Medical Industry 4. Drug Management & Storage Alarm if the drug is misplaced Decision DecisionMaking Making && Application Application Infrastructure Infrastructure && Communication CommunicationNetwork Network Device DeviceTechnology Technology (Sensor (Sensor&&Tag) 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 12 12 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

IOT for Medical Industry 5. Decision DecisionMaking Making && Application Application Infrastructure Infrastructure && Communication CommunicationNetwork Network Device DeviceTechnology Technology (Sensor (Sensor&&Tag) 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 13 13 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

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 LSCM Tech Company 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Customs and Excise Dept. Hospital Authority, PWH Correctional Services RTHK Guangdong CIQ Shenzhen CIQ Mfg / Logistics 1. 800 members, including 100 technology companies and solution providers 2. HK 40m of sponsorship from over 100 companies 14 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

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Baggage Checked-in with RFID at HKIA An RFID-enabled Sorter Monitoring System to enhance the existing system in the monitoring and controlling of baggage sorting and loading processes Benefits achieved Customer service with transparent operation and accurate baggage delivery Enhanced operational efficiency and capacity of BHS Deployment experience About 40,000 bags, 90% of all departing bags, from around 50 airlines use the new baggage tags each day Improved read-rate: accuracy reaches 97% vs 80% by barcode only 16 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

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 17 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

RFID at HKU Main Library 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 18 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

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) 19 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

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 20 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre

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 21 A Member of Hong Kong R&D Centre