Patents Assigned to Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
  • Patent number: 11584181
    Abstract: An autonomous guided vehicle comprising a platform adapted to carry a load thereon in a working position; a plurality of suspension devices connected to the platform, each suspension device having a sensor and an actuator; and a plurality of wheels associated with the suspension devices; wherein a first wheel is associated with a first suspension device such that the sensor of the first suspension device is adapted to provide a signal when a relative position of the first wheel and the platform is altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Ka Lun Fan, King Sau Wong, Wing Leung Chow, Chung Hang Leung
  • Patent number: 11568191
    Abstract: A radio frequency communication device includes a conductive loop electrically connected to an integrated circuit arrangement and a pair of opposing elongated conductors extending away from the conductive loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics & Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Chi Lun Mak, Kwong Chu
  • Patent number: 11459215
    Abstract: A safety system for a load carrying machine including: a controller, a location sensing arrangement in electronic communication with the processor, the location sensing arrangement configured to determine a location parameter of a load, a monitoring arrangement, the controller configured to receive the location parameter and determine a projected area of the load and control the monitoring arrangement to focus on the projected area to monitor the projected area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Kwong Yeung Simon Wong, Chun Wai Lai, Chi Wai Leung
  • Patent number: 11352161
    Abstract: A system for placing a label on an object comprising: a scanning module arranged to scan the object for a suitable label placement position based on predefined parameters associated with the label; a robotic controlled apparatus arranged to extract the label from a label substrate and move the label to be adjacent to the suitable label placement position; and, wherein the robotic controlled apparatus is further arranged to apply the label onto the suitable label placement position such that the label is adhere to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Ka Lun Fan, Wai Ming Edwin Cheung
  • Patent number: 11288467
    Abstract: A wearable non-contact communication device comprising a non-contact reader arranged to read an electronic marker and transmit information associated with the electronic marker to a user accessible device; wherein the reader includes a resilient antenna arranged to communicate with the electronic marker when the resilient antenna is engaged to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Feng Lu, Chi Lun Mak, Jing Tian Xi, Kwong Yeung Simon Wong
  • Patent number: 11250374
    Abstract: A locker for receiving and retaining one or more packages includes an enclosure, the enclosure defining a storage cavity, the storage cavity configured to receive and retain the one or more goods, a radio signal sensing assembly disposed on the enclosure for sensing radio signals, the radio signal sensing assembly disposed on the enclosure in an orientation such that the radio signal sensing assembly can detect the presence of radio signals within the storage cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Chi Lun Mak, Chi Wai Leung, Chi Hung Tong
  • Patent number: 11176436
    Abstract: A radio frequency communication device comprising: a conductive loop being electrically connected to an integrated circuit arrangement; and a pair of opposing conductors extending away from the conductive loop and the integrated circuit arrangement; wherein at least a portion of the pair of opposing conductors or the conductive loop is frangible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Chi Lun Mak, Jing Tian Xi, Kwong Yeung Simon Wong
  • Patent number: 11170595
    Abstract: An access control system comprising a first detector, a second detector, and a processor. The first detector is operable to detect presence of a subject in proximity of the access control system. The second detector operable to detect an object identifier associated with an object carried by the subject in proximity of the access control system. The processor is operably connected with the first detector and the second detector. The processor is operable to receive, from the first detector, a first signal indicative of the detection of the presence of the subject, and receive, from the second detector, a second signal containing the detected object identifier. During operation, the processor is arranged to determine that an access event has occurred when it receives both the first signal and the second signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Jing Tian Xi, Chin Chiu Chung, Chi Hung Tong, Kwong Yeung Simon Wong
  • Patent number: 10959905
    Abstract: A radio communication device comprising a planar body arranged to be inserted into a gap portion between one or more construction components, wherein the planar body includes a radio communication chip and an antenna arrangement arranged to substantially radiate radio communication signals from the radio communication chip in a direction away from the gap portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Jing Tian Xi, Man Kit Wong
  • Patent number: 10909338
    Abstract: A radio frequency communication guiding device comprising: a generally elongated body having an elongated cavity therein arranged to house a communication circuit, wherein the communication circuit is supported within the cavity by a substrate layer arranged to place within the cavity so as to support the communication circuit within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Chi Lun Mak, Jing Tian Xi
  • Patent number: 10776682
    Abstract: A switchable RFID tag comprising at least one RFID code circuit disposed on an adjustable member being adjacent to an antenna; wherein the adjustable member is arranged to be manipulated to move the at least one RFID code circuit into a communication position whereby the RFID code circuit is coupled to the antenna; and into an inactive position whereby the RFID code circuit is uncoupled from the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Chi Lun Mak
  • Patent number: 9666053
    Abstract: A device for tagging an object includes a tag body having an engagement arrangement with a removable strap for engaging the tag body to the object. The engagement arrangement further includes a sensing arrangement having a strap sensor arrv banged to be connected to the removable strap to detect a disengagement of the tag body from the object. The removable strap further includes a conductive member arranged to connect with the strap sensor and disconnect from the strap sensor when the tag body is disengaged from the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Kwong Yeung Simon Wong, Chi Hung Tong, Chun Wai Lai, Tsz Ching Anthony Kwok, Yiu Man Chan
  • Patent number: 9626851
    Abstract: A tracking device for an object comprising a body having at least one engagement member adapted to engage with the object, and a tracking arrangement chamber for housing a tracking arrangement arranged to track the object engaged with the body, wherein the tracking arrangement includes an antenna disposed adjacent to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Jing Tian Xi, Terry Tao Ye
  • Publication number: 20140266610
    Abstract: A tracking device for an object comprising a body having at least one engagement member adapted to engage with the object, and a tracking arrangement chamber for housing a tracking arrangement arranged to track the object engaged with the body, wherein the tracking arrangement includes an antenna disposed adjacent to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Hong Kong R & D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Hong Kong R & D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
  • Patent number: 8368517
    Abstract: A system and method for RFID privacy-preserving authentication is disclosed. The method first has a reader sending a request and a first random number to a tag. The tag then generates a second random number. A plurality of hash values are then computed at the tag. Each hash value uses the first random number, the second random number and at least one part of a key of the tag as inputs. The second random number and the computed hash values are then sent to the reader. Lastly, the reader identifies a validity of the tag from the received values. The hash values are all generated in parallel and are independent to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Li Lu, Yunhao Liu, Jinsong Han
  • Publication number: 20100045442
    Abstract: A system and method for RFID privacy-preserving authentication is disclosed. The method first has a reader sending a request and a first random number to a tag. The tag then generates a second random number. A plurality of hash values are then computed at the tag. Each hash value uses the first random number, the second random number and at least one part of a key of the tag as inputs. The second random number and the computed hash values are then sent to the reader. Lastly, the reader identifies a validity of the tag from the received values. The hash values are all generated in parallel and are independent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Li LU, Yunhao LIU, Jinsong HAN