During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for remote medical consultation services has significantly increased. But it is not common for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners to provide remote medical consultation in Hong Kong.

The latest technologies, such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers, can provide the video conferencing function, allowing TCM practitioners to observe a patient's symptoms and communicate with him/her to make the diagnosis. However, these devices do not provide the pulse sensing function, which is essential to TCM practices. LSCM has, therefore, developed the Assistive Technologies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Tele-Practice to fill the gap.

The Assistive Technologies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Tele-Practice integrated pulse sensing and pulse regeneration devices which are linked via wireless network. TCM practitioners can remotely guide the patients to record their pulse data at various places such as elderly centers, mobile clinics or their homes, using a piezoelectric sensor with auxiliary technologies, including an artery viewing device and dynamic force control with multiple intensity levels. The digitised pulse information is recorded and is then transmitted to the TCM practitioner's computer and regenerated through precise mechanical movement. The TCM practitioner can then view and palpate the patient’s pulse. Besides, the TCM practitioner can also palpate all the previous pulse records to make the diagnosis.

This innovative technology can be applied in TCM hospitals, TCM clinics, elderly centers, and universities, etc. It is especially suitable for patients who have mobility difficulties or those who live in remote areas, allowing them to access remote TCM services. The technology was awarded a Silver Medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, recognising its innovative functions and features.

Transportation of examination materials is an essential part of examination operations for the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). Therefore, HKEAA explored the use of technology to ensure safe and traceable delivery of examination materials, and to protect the documents from loss and unauthorised disclosure before reaching the examination centres or the authority’s office before and after examinations.

In view of this, LSCM has developed the Smart Lock Application and Devices for Confidential Documents Tracking in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to protect the important examination related materials physically and electronically during delivery. A smart lock is specially designed for sealing the container box of the examination documents and a padlock is developed to lock different objects. Once activated, the smart locks will start to upload the real-time status and positioning data to the backend system so that the examination manager can view the real-time location of the examination materials on the dashboard during the delivery process. The system will also issue an automatic alert if any anomaly is found during the entire delivery process. A detailed log is recorded in the system. A mobile application is also developed to perform the sealing and unsealing operations.

The Smart Lock Application and Devices for Confidential Documents Tracking in the Greater Bay Area enhances the track-and- trace of material delivery in the logistic chain of Hong Kong and the GBA which helps to ensure the confidentially and security of examination materials.