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Hong Kong LBS Forum 2015

Innovation and Technology in Location Based Systems

20 October 2015

Prof. OnChing YUE

Science Advisor

Innovation and Technology Commission

HKSAR Government

Agenda

• Introduction to LBS Technology

• Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)

– ITSP

– UICP

– ESS

– PSTS

– Clustered-Project Approach

– R&D Cash Rebate Scheme

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Introduction Benefits and Challenges Today

Enable service providers and transportation services to enhance and interact with users/customers

Social services support (e.g. for disable and aging population )

Material and asset management for logistic operators

Environmental issues (e.g. energy & pollution sensing)

Enabling smart connected cities

and….. Smart city depends on Smart Location

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Introduction

Our Vision in the Applications

Enhance the service sectors

Efficient use of resources

Public safety applications

Enabling smart connected Hong Kong

--- Adding new dimension to our daily life ---

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Networks Supported 2G (GSM/CDMA), 3G (UMTS/WCDMA), 4G (LTE)

WiFi

Femtocells

Distributed Antenna Systems

Geo-Location Methods GPS

A-GPS

Radio Frequency Pattern Matching

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Wireless Location Technology

Introduction

There is no single solution for LBS

How the ITF can help?

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Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)

– Set up in 1999 with funding of $5 billion.

– Additional injection of $5 billion in Feb 2015.

– HK$30 million/project; of 2-3 years duration (but projects can be conducted in phases).

– Supported over 4 350 projects with about $9 billion funding.

– ITF strongly supports innovation on LBS

technologies and applications

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ITF Funding Programmes

Innovation & Technology Support Programme (ITSP) –

Platform Projects: 10% from industry; 90% from ITF

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Waiving industry sponsorship requirement for projects initiated by Government B/Ds and statutory bodies

ITSP Examples

• Internet of Things (IoT) via BLE

Heritage and landmark trail• Digital landmark• Multimedia guide info

Place Context-sensitive Guide• Nearby public info• Nearby business info

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ITSP Examples

Application: Smart Community

• Connect people among community and necessary parties

• Internet of Things (IoT) via BLE

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• Differential Global Navigation SatelliteITSP Examples

University-Industry Collaboration Programme (UICP) –

50% from industry; 50% from ITF; university and industry can negotiate and mutually agree on the IP arrangements

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Enterprise Support Scheme (ESS)

To replace SERAP (Small Entrepreneur Research Assistance Programme).

All companies registered in Hong Kong are eligible, regardless of size.

Funding ceiling is up to $10 million per project, on a matching basis.

No recoupment of fund (but flexible profit-sharing).

Designated track for SMEs.

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Public Sector Trial Scheme (PSTS)

– Launched in 2010. Encourage project applicants to try out their products in government departments, public bodies and trade associations.

– Funding ceiling for PSTS projects has been raised from 30% to 50% of the actual project cost of the original R&D project, and further raised to 100% of project cost for projects undertaken by R&D Centres.

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PSTS Examples

• A tracking system to enhance the community care of the Alzheimer patient/elderly

Wearable RFID Tags & Reader Systems

Nu-Torque Technology in preparing soft & light fiber for fabric

Alert Management System (Software)

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PSTS Examples• Geo-fencing for child and elderly person

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Clustered-Project Approach

Definition:

Allowing a group of applications that address different technological challenges but share a common theme or purpose.

ITC takes a more holistic consideration under the ‘clustered-project approach’.

Benefits:

Enhance synergy and impact of individual projects.

Achieve visible improvement within shorter period of time and take a more holistic approach in tackling problems.

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Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4

Research AreaSmart City application

Smart City Application 1

Smart City Application 2

Smart City Application 3

Project Budget, $M 7 10 3 2

Industry Sponsorship for two years, $M(minimum - 10% of project cost)

0.7 1 0.3 0.2

Project Applicant University A University A University B University C

Industry Sponsor Company 1 Company 2 Company 1 Company 3

Project Duration max 2 yrs max 2 yrs max 2 yrs max 2 yrs

Clustered-Project Approach e.g. Smart City Initiative

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R&D Cash Rebate Scheme

The HK$200 million-Scheme was launched in April 2010, with a view to reinforcing the research culture among private companies and encouraging them to establish stronger partnership with local public research institutions. The level of cash rebate has been increased from 10% to 30% of the R&D investment in February 2012.

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ITF-funded R&D Project

Trial

(applicable for all ITSP, UICP and SERAP projects)

When ready, test out in the community

Review and Improve

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Welcome to apply for ITF!

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Thank You