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DECEMBER 2017
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COVER STORY
14 Dahua Enters IoT Market With AI, Video-Centric Solution
With its strong R&D capabilities and solution portfolio, Dahua Technology is carving a niche for itself as a leading IoT solution and service provider.
SPECIAL FEATURE
48 Machine Learning Enables Effective Traffic Management for Safer Roads
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SMART TECHNOLOGY
44 Wearables Help to Ensure Lone Worker Safety
IoT-TRANSPORTATION
32 Enhancing ADAS Performance for Safe Driving
VIEWPOINT
54 Hikvision: Strong Growth in Indian Security Market
PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH 8
License Plate Recognition Taken to the Next Level
NEWS FEATURE
10 Bosch Opens First Smart Factory in Thailand
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“Thailand’s economy is catching up with the economic boom in Southeast Asia experienced by countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. In 2017 the Thai economy was fueled by global trade recovery and an increase in the number of Chinese visitors which boosted the tourism industry.” Optimism High for Thai Security Market, p. 18
11 QSAN Announces New Partnership with Taknet Systems in Thailand
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12 Delta Scientific Partners with Australia’s Knight Brothers to Provide Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
How to Deploy Security With Sustainability in Mind
13 Dermalog: 500,000 New Biometric Driver’s Licenses Per Month for Philippines
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How Advances in Technology Contribute to Safe Cities The safe city concept has become increasingly widespread among municipalities around the world as they devote resources and efforts to creating a secure environment for residents.
EDITOR’S NOTE In Addition to AI, Blockchain Will Be Another Game Changer Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are now pushing video analytics in smart cameras to another level. The immense volumes of video content provide AI and ML a good environment to grow in video surveillance applications. However, video surveillance systems can’t be silos that operate separately from other connected systems. One main issue in IoT development is how big data can be made available. This same situation also applies to the video surveillance industry, especially when we talk about how to share the video content from different stakeholders. Forrester, a research group, found that on average 60 to 73 percent of data within an enterprise goes unused for business intelligence (BI) and analytics. This means that if the boundaries of using and acquiring data can be overcome and the process be made autonomous, organizations can achieve the ultimate performance of BI. That is why “blockchain” has also become another spotlight for many different verticals. Blockchain can make the exchange of data more democratic. It is expected that its decentralized approach can break down the silos that limit access to useful data. While everyone is focusing on AI development, blockchain-driven technologies shouldn’t be ignored either.
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Based on the turnout at Secutech Thailand, we can definitely see that the country’s security industry is booming. Strategically located in the heart of the region, Thailand is expecting growth in both government spending and private investment. At the same time, new constructions coupled with smart city initiatives will further drive demand. Indeed, Thailand’s security industry is viewed with upbeat and optimistic sentiment.
The industry is all abuzz, making preparations and changes in light of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that is coming into effect in May 2018. It is only a matter of time that similar strict measures will be implemented (in varying degrees) in Asia as well, prompted by the growing need to protect data and privacy in the age of IoT.
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License Plate Recognition Taken to the Next Level
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icense plate recognition (LPR) or automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology has become an economical solution for access control and law enforcement activities. The key elements that go into the solution are a competent IP camera and an analytic software that converts images to computer data. It is important that the camera is capable of capturing excellent quality images, as the analytics software is heavily dependent on this.
Avigilon Control Center HD LPR Avigilon Control Center HD LPR provides single and multiple lane LPR with HD accuracy from a single camera. Fully integrated with ACC and combined with Avigilon’s LPR capture kits, high-definition LPR captures license plates with incredible detail in all conditions, 24 hours a day. LPR allows one to import and monitor watch lists, create instant email alerts and on-screen alarms, and perform flexible post-incident plate searches. The system supports Roman and Arabic alphabets and features worldwide license plate recognition. Key Features • High-definition resolution delivers images captured in accurate and precise detail • Single camera for multiple lanes provides wide coverage, reducing installation and maintenance costs • Supports Roman and Arabic alphabets and can be used in markets throughout the world Supplier: Avigilon URL: www.avigilon.com
VIVOTEK
IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit IP816A-LPC-v2 Kit represents a total solution for license plate capture (LPC) applications by leveraging the top-tier image quality and traffic monitoring ability of the IP816A-LPC box camera. The CaMate IR illuminator utilizing CVA Tech provides adjustable beam angles for different distances. A headlight filter is implemented to reduce instances of glare from direct headlight contact. The kit delivers clear license plate images for reliable recognition, in both the sunniest days and the darkest nights. Empowered with VIVOTEK Scene Mode, which provides different exposure levels to avoid overexposure in some lighting conditions, the kit can capture clear plate images from the vehicles moving at speeds of up to 85 mph (140 km/hr). Key Features • One camera covers both scene overview and LPC view • Supreme anti-glare capability • One camera covers dual lanes • Easy installation and low maintenance • VIVTOTEK Snapshot Focus, remote back focus (RBF) and digital image stabilization (DIS) to support traffic monitoring applications Supplier: VIVOTEK URL: www.vivotek.com
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Luxriot LPR is an automatic license plate recognition application that is designed to work with the Luxriot VMS Server. This application accommodates customers with the specific need to detect, recognize and register motor vehicle license plates, and then stores recognized license plates and snapshots on local or central database. Luxriot LPR, which supports a multitude of IP and analog cameras, is ideal for vehicle access control applications as well as for traffic control and enforcement applications. Key Features • Efficient license plate recognition with low error rate • Easy-to-use user interface for setup, monitoring and data retrieval • Simultaneous multiple video streams processing • Lighting condition adaptive algorithm • No imposed limitation on number of cameras Supplier: Luxriot URL: www.luxriot.com
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PRODUCTS OF THE MONTH
PlateSmart ARES Viewer
ARES Viewer is a stand-alone application with an easy-to-use interface that allows widespread and quick access to vehicle recognition data and alerts in real time. It communicates vital information and allows users to view real-time data from anywhere, at any time, through a VPN connection to their network. ARES Viewer safely locks away the administrative power of the command center and makes plate and notification information available for each licensed user. The command center is the central administrative aspect of ARES, with access to create and manipulate policies, oversee users and change settings as needed. ARES Viewer removes the dangers of mistakenly changing important settings or policies, tampering or deleting data, and provides safe and secure communication from the command center. Key Features • All captures include full color image, GPS coordinates and time stamps • Checks against hotlists, permit lists and exclusion list in real time • Partial plate search • Geo-fencing • On-demand query Supplier: PlateSmart Technologies
URL: www.platesmart.com
Vaxtor VaxALPR PC Software IntelliVision
License Plate Recognizer IntelliVision’s License Plate Recognizer is a deep learning and AI-based license plate detection, recognition and search solution with an accuracy as high as 98 percent. It takes into account variables such as movement and high speeds which are natural to the environment of vehicle monitoring. Using still images or video feeds, the product can recognize and capture information located on car number plates and automatically log this information for future inspection. Real-time searching can also be performed on each plate detected, comparing the information gathered with a stored database of license plates. The product works with live cameras and archived video.
VaxALPR is a software tool for license plate recognition live from one or more video streams on a PC. It sends images to the VaxOCR engine, processes OCR (optical character recognition) results (e.g., free-flow logic, triggered, management of multiple readings, etc.) and implements a higher logic layer that improves native processing and results from the OCR engine. VaxALPR does not requires its own camera. It works on third-party products widely available in the market. The camera features will depend on the scenario conditions, such as parking, urban and highways. A visual and interactive software application, it is user-friendly and easy to configure both video cameras and license plates recognition scenarios. Key Features • Manages up to 16 ALPR cameras from one single PC • Can read plates from vehicles moving up to 300 km/h • Built-in hotlist with acoustic and visual alerts • Video visualization in real time and automatic camera reconnection capability • Saves results in hard disk or shared unit
Supplier: Vaxtor Technologies URL: www.vaxtor.com
Key Features • Automatic matching against a watch list with real-time alerting • Detects and recognizes license plates on moving or stationary vehicles • Records and logs all number plates at a scene for later forensic investigation • Can handle different styles of number plate (e.g., regular or stacked) • Vehicles can be tracked across multiple cameras or locations
Supplier: IntelliVision URL: www.intelli-vision.com
Genetec AutoVu SharpX ALPR Camera SharpX is an IP-based automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) camera designed for demanding mobile and fixed applications. With its small form factor, high resolution and integrated illumination, the SharpX captures more license plates in a variety of conditions and at high speeds. Supporting up to four cameras connected to a single external processing unit, the SharpX ensures maximum coverage and the highest degree of accuracy in parking and law enforcement applications.
Key Features • Powerful processor capable of higher license plate capture and read rates • Up to three times the resolution of other cameras (1024 x 946) for maximum coverage and accuracy • Lower total cost of ownership with up to four SharpX cameras per processing unit • Built-in illumination for day and night operation • High-speed license plate recognition when mounted on vehicles traveling at differential speeds in excess of 220 mph (355 km/h)
Supplier: Genetec
URL: www.genetec.com
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NEWS FEATURE a&s explores topics that are generating interest in the security industry, offering readers important facts and information relevant to their profession.
Bosch Opens First Smart Factory in Thailand Bosch is opening a smart factory in Hemaraj, Thailand, the first in the country. Between 2015 and the end of 2017, the company will have invested a total of US$96 million in the new smart factory that focuses heavily on connected manufacturing.
“Bosch is investing $144 million in Southeast Asia in the current year, a year-on-year increase of 50 percent.”
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hailand’s automotive market is booming: in 2016, nearly two million cars were manufactured there, significantly more than in the U.K. or Italy. Bosch is responding to this rising demand. Following a one-and-a-half-year construction phase, the company is opening a new plant for injection technology in Hemaraj, 130 kilometers east of Thailand’s capital Bangkok. It is the first smart factory in Thailand, and the second Bosch Mobility Solutions plant there. Prior to the opening ceremony, Peter Tyroller, the member of the Bosch board of management responsible for Asia Pacific, said, “Localization
is a top priority at Bosch. The new plant will enable us to respond to growing automobile production in Thailand and to serve international as well as local automotive customers on the spot.” The supplier of technology and services is focusing heavily on connected manufacturing at the new factory. Between 2015 and the end of 2017, Bosch will have invested some US$96 million in total in the new smart factory in Thailand.
Bosch Industry 4.0 and R&D Activities Debut in Thailand
In a facility covering 10,000 square meters, injection valves, connection technology, knock sensors and other components roll off the production line. Using an “active cockpit,” manufacturing associates analyze the latest production data. This Industry 4.0 solution brings together a wide range of information in real time and helps increase competitiveness. The new location in Hemaraj also includes a research and development center, where some 60 associates work on the further development of gasoline injection systems. “It is our first R&D center in the country, and we are especially
proud of this,” Tyroller said. He added that the country is a gateway to Southeast Asia as a business location, underscoring Thailand’s strategic importance fo r t h e B o s c h G ro u p i n Southeast Asia and worldwide. By 2020, it will create 800 new jobs in total in Hemaraj — 300 associates are already employed there. Bosch’s total workforce in Thailand currently stands at 1,350 associates.
Expansion of Manufacturing in Vietnam
In the year ahead, Bosch plans to expand its manufacturing activities in Vietnam as well. Since 2008, Bosch
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HOW AN INDIAN CITY REDUCED ITS CRIME RATE
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The police force in Bhavnagar, India, used Genetec Security Center to
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keep an eye on happenings in the city. The city also faced challenges protecting the hundreds of thousands of people who partook in an annual festival called Jagannath Rath Yatra. “There’s been a 20-25
percent drop in the number of crimes in our city,” said Dipankar Trivedi, Superintendent of Police in Bhavnagar. That’s because officers now monitor 155 cameras from a central control room using Genetec Security Center. The solution provides a birds-eye-view of the city’s roadways, attractions, entry points, transportation hubs and other important sites. Operators monitor 155 cameras with ease using Plan Manager, the map interface of Security Center.
At any time, they can input a street name or go to an area on the map to pull up or play back video.
2-5% Asian economies lose 2-5% of their GDP every year due to road congestion.
Source: Asian Development Bank
has been manufacturing pushbelts for continuously variable transmissions in Dong Nai, 40 km east of Ho Chi Minh City. Such transmissions work without any fixed shifting points, ensuring a smooth ride. Demand in Asian cities is rising more and more, as this kind of transmission is suited to stop-and-go traffic. Its compact design also means that it fits into small urban vehicles. “We are investing some $72 million to convert the Dong Nai plant into a smart factory and increase capacity,” said Tyroller. Over the past 10 years, Bosch has experienced strong growth in Vietnam. Although present in Vietnam since 1994, the company did not open its first branch operation in Ho Chi Minh City until early 2008. In 2010, it became the site of the company’s first software development center in Southeast Asia. In July 2014, an additional automotive engineering center followed. The plant in Dong Nai manufactured its 20 millionth pushbelt in March
of this year. The location also includes a vocational training center for technical trades, modeled on Germany’s dual education system. Bosch employs more than 3,100 associates in Vietnam, more than 40 percent of whom are researchers and engineers.
Thailand and Vietnam Driving Growth in Southeast Asia
QSAN Announces New Partnership with Taknet Systems in Thailand QSAN Technology has partnered with its distributor, Taknet Systems, in Thailand, to provide enterprise customers with storage solutions.
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SAN Technology recently announced a new partnership with Taknet “Southeast Asia is Systems, established in 1994 in prospering. We continue to Singapore as an information focus on sustainable growth technology company and now has in the region,” Peter Tyroller been expanded the market beyond said. To support growth, Singapore to Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand in the last 10 years. Bosch is investing $144 Today, Taknet Systems is QSAN’s distributor and will be selling million in Southeast Asia in QSAN products in Thailand. the current year, a year-onTaknet is dedicated to providing solutions for storage and year increase of 50 percent. backup needs for SMB to enterprise customers. QSAN has a lot of Investments on a similar experience in the storage industry, providing surveillance, backup, scale are planned for 2018, and virtualization solutions. Both QSAN and Taknet aim towards and a large portion will go the goal of providing customers the solution most suitable for to Thailand and Vietnam. their needs. Business in the two countries The XCubeSAN XS1200 model provides a cost-effective yet is doing particularly well. powerful entry into high-availability SAN storage solutions with “Thailand and Vietnam are dual-active controller design. The XS3200 models deliver high key forces driving Bosch’s performance as enterprise systems, while the XS5200 models also favorable development in meet the highest data throughput and IOPS performance requireSoutheast Asia.” (sales in 2016: ments. $366 million in Thailand; The XCubeNAS products feature a high performance ZFS $103 million in Vietnam; $924 platform, NVMe SSD slots, 10Gb, 40G and Thunderbolt 3 connecmillion in Southeast Asia). tivity, and many other features. XCubeNAS is available either as a rackmount version or as a tower. XCubeDAS SAS/SATA JBODs, which are connected to the host systems via 12Gb SAS, INDUSTRIAL are available to expand the QSAN systems ETHERWAN IMPROVES as well as the systems of other manufacENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR turers. Of course, they also support the INTERNET DATA CENTERS dual-active configuration of the XCubeSAN systems. A multinational content provider was PLCs, and automatically takes action when “QSAN has a complete product line for constructing a massive new data center a warning message is received. SAN, NAS and DAS with high quality and in Taiwan, and needed to implement an The data center campus has three capabilities. They can provide versatile advanced Power Management Systems detached buildings. The two larger solutions to meet our customers’ demand,” (PMS) in order to achieve maximum buildings are equipped with 15 units of said Kraingkrai Kanjanabult, MD of Taknet energy efficiency and reliability. For the hardened managed gigabit Ethernet Systems. “Taknet (Thailand) is pleased to networking infrastructure that would switches, connected to a series of PLCs introduce the new generation QSAN XCube underpin this important system, the and sending a constant stream of temperseries to our customers.” company turned to EtherWAN Systems. ature and device data back to the OPC This building of trust has increased In the PMS application, the supervisory servers. The switch is hardened against confidence that QSAN can provide control and data acquisition (SCADA) extreme temperatures, and has high excellent support for customers in Thailand. system provides real-time monitoring of immunity to electromagnetic interference. a vast array of serial power meters and
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COVER STORY
Dahua Enters IoT Market With AI, Video-Centric Solution Industrial convergence is going to be an unstoppable trend in the future. With its strong R&D capabilities and solution portfolio, Dahua Technology is carving a niche for itself as a leading IoT solution and service provider. BY Jill Lai
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017 has been another high growth year for Dahua Technology. Firmly positioned as a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua Technology garnered approximately US$2 billion in annual sales revenue in 2016. In the first half of 2017, Dahua made another exceptional achievement with reported revenues of over $1.1 billion, a 50.8 percent growth as compared to the corresponding period in 2016. This significant growth is clearly reflected in statistics released by multiple international research firms. a&s International recently listed
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Fu Liquan, Chairman, Dahua Technology
“Accompanied by other technological developments such as IoT connectivity and cloud storage, AI will dramatically change the security business ecosystem in the next few years.”
Dahua Technology is well positioned to provide leading video-centric smart IoT solutions and technologies for service providers all over the world.
Dahua’s Product Strategy Evolves With AI To realize Dahua’s vision to be a world leading smart IoT solution and service provider, the company recently launched the blueprint for its product strategy — a “Cloud Ecosystem for Smart Future.” Dahua aims to work with strategic partners to deliver end-to-end total solutions, creating more collaboration opportunities based on cloud computing, big data, AI, deep learning and IoT with security technologies. “Cloud Ecosystem for Smart Future” The “cloud ecosystem” is tightly coupled to the Dahua video cloud, which creates more value for customers through proactive cooperation with strategic partners. In the face of challenges posed by the smart IoT era, Dahua video cloud features a series of smart storage products which integrate intelligence with cloud storage and video surveillance platform technologies into one single product. Dahua has released the Magic Cube, which transforms Video Cloud capabilities into a microservice capable of achieving unified app store publishing, management and interface. It enables Dahua’s partners to develop a complete solution in a much shorter time frame. Big Data Platform The company offers two ready-to-use platforms that can process big data obtained from large-scale projects involving millions of IP cameras. Dahua’s transportation big data platform can predict the status of traffic 15 minutes into the future, achieving traffic status analysis and optimizing traffic signal management. The other is a multidimensional big data platform which merges video, RFID, facial and vehicle recognition as well as other types of data. It is capable of creating complete individual profiles in real time according to factors such as space and time, social relationship, and other characteristics. AI-Related Products and Solutions To capitalize on emerging technologies in the era of AI, Dahua has placed its focus on seamlessly integrating cloud and edge computing to redefine “end-to-end computing.” It is with this in mind that Dahua launched its “DeepSense” AI-powered product series, which is built upon the various advantages associated with edge computing, such as narrow bandwidth, low latency, high security, good reliability and low cost. The “Sharp eye” all-in-one camera makes use of Intel’s Movidius solution
to bring about full scale capture of details as well as support real-time comparison of eight face attributes and eight body characteristics in a database of up to one million records. While the “DeepSense” series NVR uses NVIDIA TX1 and Intel FPGA solutions to realize fusion analysis, comparison, retrieval and storage, supporting 32-channel real-time video structuring and real-time comparison of a database with 100,000 faces. Dahua also launched its first AI-powered smart x-ray detection server that automatically identifies restricted items such as knives, umbrellas, batteries and liquids, substantially improving detection rates and reducing operating costs. Another important addition to Dahua’s comprehensive portfolio is its advanced converged architecture X80 product, which converges computer, switch, storage, AI computation and business logic into a single box. Dahua’s new solutions directed at creating video network applications for law enforcement authorities works through providing more complete and optimized solutions and services for transportation, smart city and smart fire prevention projects. Dahua Intelligent Fire Solution, which is based upon networking technology, allows for fire equipment networking, real-time monitoring and unified management to improve risk detection capability and fire management effectiveness. With video analytics detection technology at its core, the smart parking management solution leverages on the advanced technologies from Cloud Platform and advanced video analytics to solve city parking issues. Sensing Technology in IoT and Security Convergence is a key word when it comes to Dahua’s new product releases. The HDCVI-IoT series, which is based upon HDCVI 4.0 technology, integrates temperature, humidity sensors and traditional wireless alarm signals with video. Dahua expanded its portfolio further with the Smart Thermal series: the series that integrates intelligent perception, identification, analysis, tracking, linkage and other functions to create new data value. Efficient warehouse management is enabled through its smart warehouse robot and transport automated guided vehicles.
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MARKET DYNAMICS
Optimism High for
Thai Security Mar Not only is Thailand Southeast Asia’s second largest economy, it is also at the heart of the ongoing evolution in smart cities and “green” buildings. Thanks to the government’s recent Infrastructure Development Plan (2015 – 2020), an even stronger emphasis has been placed on further developing this sector in the nation. These themes were at the center of Secutech Thailand, held in Bangkok from 16-18 November 2017. a&s spoke to visitors and exhibitors in the show who are optimistic about the performance of the Thai security market in the coming year. BY the a&s Editorial Team
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hailand’s economy is catching up with the economic boom in Southeast Asia experienced by countries like Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. In 2017 the
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Thai economy was fueled by global trade recovery and an increase in the number of Chinese visitors which boosted the tourism industry. The end of a year-long mourning period for King Bhumibol Adulyadej strengthened the probability of increased consumer spending, while the government increased funding for infrastructure projects (US$46 billion) to support growth needed to transform Thailand into a high income society,
"For government projects in Thailand, the priority is safe city projects and then internet connectivity provided by the government."
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2017, and 3.6 percent to 4.6 percent in 2018, a growth that will be boosted by government spending and an expected export growth of about 5 percent. According to statistics, Thailand’s growth last quarter was supported by a 4.3 percent jump in manufacturing, a 6.7 percent expansion in hotels and restaurants, and an 8.1 percent increase in the transport and storage industries. This growth in the manufacturing, tourism and transportation sectors are all strong drivers for the country’s security market, and many of the players we talked to are optimistic about the market’s continued growth in 2018.
Security and Safety to Grow With Economy
a mission dubbed “Thailand 4.0.” Another contributing factor to rising confidence in the market is that Thailand — a country under military rule since 2014 — is holding elections in 2018. At the end of October 2017, the Thai government statistics agency released a report stating that the economy will probably expand 3.9 percent for the whole of
The Thai market can be broadly divided into three segments: commercial, household and governmental. In the commercial segment, security demand in the retail vertical is leading the market, followed by government investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor, an area earmarked for further development of transportation and manufacturing infrastructure. “Both the commercial and the household verticals are growing, but due to different catalysts. For example, fire alarms are now mandated by law for buildings above 28 meters. So the increase in building heights drives the demand for fire alarms. In the eastern area of Thailand there is now focus on
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VERTICAL SOLUTION
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IoT - TRANSPORTATION
Enhancing ADAS Performance for Safe Driving Road safety is a major concern for transport authorities, pedestrians and vehicle drivers. Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) solutions were developed to provide safety and a better driving experience. Machine learning is helping ADAS to achieve higher recognition accuracy and reliability, enabling drivers to have better understanding of their environment. BY Weili Lin, Freelancer
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round 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes, according to the statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO). It also indicated that road traffic crashes are expected to become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030. Hence, worldwide governments are
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setting mandatory regulations which are increasing the use of applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to reduce the risk of traffic accidents. Matthew Preyss, Product Marketing Manager for Highly Automated Driving at HERE Technologies, indicated that both the European (Euro NCAP) and the United States
Aish Dubey, ADAS Business Manager, Texas Instruments
New Car Assessment Program (US NCAP) are driving OEMs to adopt ADAS. ADAS uses devices such as cameras, radar, LIDAR and ultrasonic as sensors to detect near and far fields in different directions to provide driving assistance. Blind spots, traffic signs, obstacles and distances can be detected,
Matthew Preyss, Product Marketing Manager, Highly Automated Driving, HERE Technologies
Jeff VanWashenova, Automotive Segment Marketing Director, CEVA
ensuring safe driving and assistance in parking. Also, the system can warn the driver in a timely manner to prevent traffic accidents or suggest alternative routes to avoid traffic. The proliferation of ADAS is expected to boost the installation of sensors and cameras. However, this is also challenging systems to promptly understand and analyze the massive amounts of raw and unorganized data being collected in this dynamic traffic environment. Jeremy Carlson, Principal Analyst of Autonomous Driving and Mobility at IHS Markit, indicated that machine learning can make that process more efficient, thereby facili-
tating faster development and deployment of the technologies to consumers on the road. Jeff VanWashenova, Automotive Segment Marketing Director at CEVA, said, ”It is expected that more and more vehicles will have standard rear back up cameras, front cameras for collision avoidance, and even replacing rear view and side view mirrors with cameras. These sensors need to be able to improve image quality and add additional analytics like object detection and identification.” He believes machine learning can help improve both accuracy and speed at which these systems can identify objects.
ADAS can become a thinking machine with human-like intelligence. Preyss indicated that machine learning can leverage vehicle sensors and map data to provide context to the vehicles environment for better and more proactive decisions. “Learning the behavior of the driver can help to enhance the execution of ADAS features,” he added.
Enhancement from Machine Learning Machine learning helps ADAS to detect and recognize objects with improved accuracy and reliability. The technology is known for its excellent performance in image classification that can distinguish objects like
pedestrians, bicycles or vehicles. Also, the machine learning algorithm can help ADAS recognize road signs more precisely like speed limit recognition. This is gaining traction in ADAS applications due to continuous developments and improvements in machine learning algorithms. Aish Dubey, ADAS Business Manager for Texas Instruments (TI), indicated that the accuracy of machine learning algorithms has improved quite a bit in the last three years. Compared to older classical vision algorithms, the improvements allow video data to be understood and interpreted at a much higher level of resolution. He explained, “It
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The high-tech nature of today’s world means nothing, including the locks on our doors, can be too smart. However, intelligence comes with risks, and companies have worked hard to address end-user concerns. By improving safety and security, user confidence in smart locks is helping to drive market growth. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
Improved Security the Key to Smart Lock Growth December 2017 â—? www.asmag.com
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he evolution of smart technology over the past few years has transcended every industry. A few years ago smart locks were a new idea, an idea that seemed more about hype than true functionality. At the time many of the players consisted of startups like August Smart Lock and Danalock. Since then August has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY, while Salto Systems purchased a significant equity share in Danalock. Interest and investments by such key players in the access control community represent the growing popularity and potential of smart lock systems.
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Consumers like the convenience of using their smartphones to gain access, but are interested in finding other means to open smart locks. Image source: ASSA ABLOY
The convenience of not needing to worry about a physical key required by traditional locks is one of the many benefits of smart locks. Businesses such as Amazon are taking advantage of this fact. The recently launched Amazon Key system is taking the convenience of smart locks to a new level, allowing for in-home deliveries of goods by giving home access to Amazon delivery personnel via the Amazon Key app and one of several compatible smart locks by Yale and Kwikset. While this concept does not come without challenges and concerns, it is taking full advantage of the potential smart locks have to offer. In fact, a recent report by Research and Markets shows that the smart lock market is rapidly growing. The market is expected to reach US$2.7 billion by 2023 from $1.3 billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 13.1 percent during the projected period. Market growth is attributed to the rising adoption of smartphones and other connected devices. Additional growth drivers include growing concerns regarding security and safety, as well as enhanced features compared to traditional lock systems.
Not Without Concerns When smart locks first came out security was a main concern; however, smart lock technology has advanced and so has its security protocols. Users, though, are still weary of security vulnerabilities. Locks, by nature, are meant to keep out unwanted intruders, so if a smart lock were to be hacked, the whole purpose of the lock is moot. Residential consumers in particular have concerns with the ability to use alternative ways to open smart locks, for example, if they do not have their smartphones available, according to Todd Graves, SVP of Engineering and Technology at Allegion. Omer Sagi, Business Development Director at ASSA ABLOY EMEA, noted that the biggest concern users have relate to the security and reliability of a smart door
lock. “We often field questions such as: What happens if I forget to replace the batteries? Or how can you be sure both the mechanical side and the electronics in your lock are secure?” he said. “ASSA ABLOY’s smart door lock range is built around our most secure mechanical cylinders — many of which are already deployed in homes and sensitive commercial premises all over the world. Furthermore, we test all our ‘smart’ products internally, and also hire external experts to perform rigorous independent checks. All our smart devices meet or exceed local and global security standards — and we’re always investing to make them even better,” Sagi said. While security is a key concern, cost, particularly among commercial users, is also a hurdle. “Commercial end users are sometimes initially concerned about the higher acquisition cost of the lock itself compared to a simple mechanical lock,” Graves said. “But once they see the life cycle cost benefits of smart locks, and the operating efficiencies they provide, these concerns usually go away.”
Smart Lock Benefits Concerns aside, smart locks offer a new type of convenience to both residential and non-residential users. Smart locks allow users to control their access from anywhere in the world. In a residential setting this means the ability to share access with family members, visitors or even service providers. “You can let your kids in if they come home early, or issue a temporary or time-limited key to a petsitter or a carer, just to mention a couple of useful everyday scenarios. Smart door locks are also enabling an exciting range of new domestic services. For example, in-home parcel delivery even while you’re out, or the ability to manage your property (or a number of properties) through short-term rental platforms like Airbnb. We’re just at the start of major change in domestic security, with smart door locks at the heart of it,” Sagi said.
“With a traditional mechanical lock, the only choice is to give someone a key, so withdrawing access, or limiting it to a certain time period, is a challenge. And if a key is lost, the lock needs to be re-keyed,” Graves explained. Smart locks, however, allow for access to be granted and withdrawn at any time. For non-residential customers, smart locks could provide enormous productivity benefits. “There is no master key that can be lost, and when employees or tenants leave, access rights can be withdrawn immediately. With a traditional mechanical system, keys have to be collected from departing employees. And if a master key is lost or stolen, every lock has to be re-keyed,” Graves said. Hanspeter Seiss, Product Manager of AirKey at EVVA, explained how smart locks such as EVVA’s AirKey could benefit non-residential environments such as shared offices. “In this process, participants share facilities and costs. They also enhance their horizons beyond their own businesses, recommend customers and link otherwise unrelated subjects to each other. The locking system in said office communities must be as flexible as the shared office concept itself. Different access authorizations, simple application and guaranteed maximum security with regard to access from the outside, but also amongst shared office members. This is where AirKey comes in.”
Choosing a Communications Protocol Integration was a big concern when smart locks first came out. With a number of communications protocols on the market and the desire to integrate smart locks into a larger smart home system, which protocol(s) locks use is an important consideration. There are a few main wireless communications protocols being used in smart locks: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave. Among these Thread is the newest, developed by a group of companies,
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ublic buses are one of the most popular form of public transport being used around the world. Installing an onboard video surveillance system is considered to be an effective way to secure passengers and drivers and prevent property damage. Thanks to technological advancements, surveillance cameras can now be used to deter criminal activities and also help improve operational efficiency for bus operators.
Government Guidance
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Local mandatory requirements are helping to boost the number of installations. Thomas Lausten, CEO at Mobotix, said, “As of yet, there is no U.S.- or EU-wide mandated requirement that video surveillance (CCTV) be installed on buses, although a number of large cities insist on that for bus services to receive a license to operate.” In some regions, bus operators need to follow the regulations or guidelines before receiving a license to operate. Lausten said that Transport for London, a local government body, stipulates a minimum monitoring requirement for the most transited or vulnerable areas on buses, such as the back-row seating area. He added, “The rules insist that all cameras are permanently on when the bus is in service. The retention and management of the data is left as the responsibility of the operator in accordance with local data protection and privacy laws.” Requirements regarding video footage retention periods may also vary, with some local governments mandating a few weeks. Daniel Yu, Mobile Solution Manager at Hikvision Digital Technology, said that the Government of Florida requires all transport vehicles to follow a 30-day minimum video retention period.
Reliability is Key Reliable systems and high-quality videos are major requirements in this sector. First of all, the systems need to
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be vandal-proof and can withstand vibrations in shaky and bumpy environments. Images need to remain sharp in changeable light conditions like bright sunlight and dark nights. Recommended solutions include cameras that support color and B/W auto switch to ensure high image quality during 24/7 monitoring. Lausten indicated, “To capture video and increasingly audio in noisy, bumpy and high strain environments, fully digital cameras with no moving parts have become the standard for bus mounted systems. This extends to removing disk-based onboard DVRs and instead switching to internal storage via flash
Patrik Anderson, Director, Business Development Transportation, Axis Communications
Some companies like AngelTrax have been providing hybrid solutions to address this need. “Long-term cost of ownership is a major concern as these fully digital systems are very expensive,” said Richie Howard, President and CEO at AngelTrax. He indicated that its new Hybrid Component technology, which will be available in early 2018, will allow the customer to not only diagnose and repair his own system within one minute without uninstalling the MDVR, but also have the opportunity to update to new technology without purchasing a totally new system. Yu of Hikvision also pointed out that
Richie Howard, President and CEO, AngelTrax
memory allowing several days’ worth of video and audio to be recorded on a media that is unaffected by the rigors of a moving vehicle.” To achieve reliable performance, Mobotix ensures its cameras are EN50155 certified, a benchmark used to ensure smooth operations in conditions such as voltage variations, power interruptions and supply changeover. Certified cameras can also use accumulator batteries or low voltage power supply sources.
Cost and Time Savings Cost is one of the key considerations for bus operators. When it comes to new installations or system upgrades, easy upgrades without purchasing new systems is favorable. Hybrid models can provide a more cost-effective solution.
Thomas Lausten, CEO, Mobotix
the evolution of video compression technology from H.264 to H.265 can save on bandwidth and storage space. “Hikvision offers H.265+ smart codec, which reduces bandwidth and storage by up to 67 percent over H.265, and up to 83 percent over H.264,” said Yu
Central Management There is an increasing need for video surveillance systems that can be managed from a central location. This will eliminate the need for engineers to manually retrieve data from each individual unit. Also, real-time monitoring can help bus operators manage incidents in a timely manner. Yu sees a trend that worldwide government or transportation authorities want an end-to-end solution in recent
years. Required solutions typically consists of iVMS systems and onboard video surveillance systems that support wireless connectivity and additional features such as GPS. “We had a bus project in Turkey, providing more than 800 mobile surveillance devices for video recording on buses and iVMS systems for central management.” To improve the customer experience, Hikvision provides customization services like business intelligence (BI) reports and UI design. Patrik Anderson, Director of Business Development Transportation at Axis Communications, said, “Fleet owners need a monitored system approach that
Daniel Yu, Mobile Solution Manager, Hikvision Digital Technology
encompasses all onboard components in all vehicles for the whole lifecycle of the fleet, not the single-vehicle approach commonly used today.” Anderson believes that the network video revolution is so much more than just digitizing old analog system architectures and keeping 30- or 40-year-old principles. New approaches to mobile surveillance emerging for fleet vehicles are expected to render today’s systems obsolete. “We will see operators moving towards a holistic approach that encompasses the whole fleet in order to improve efficiencies. Hypothetically, this could include a bus operator using cameras for traffic monitoring on the road, which then informs other drivers of any incidents that may cause delays and offers them an alternative route.”
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Wearables Help to Ensure Lone Worker Safety Lone workers are often working alone in remote places, making them vulnerable to various safety and security issues. Wearables are now making it possible for lone workers to be less alone even in the most secluded locations. BY Eifeh Strom, Freelancer
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earable technology usually conjures up images of fitness trackers and smartwatches, but nowadays with their enormous popularity they are being used for safety and security as well. Wearables have become so popular that research firm Gartner forecasts that 310.4 million wearable devices will be sold in 2017, generating US$30.5 billion. This is a 16.7-percent increase from 2016. The vast majority of sales will come from smartwatches and wristbands; however, sales of body worn cameras (BWC) are expected to increase rapidly over the next five years — from just over 1 million in 2017 to over 5.6 million in
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2021. When it comes to safety and security, the most notable wearable is body worn cameras, commonly used in law enforcement. Companies focused on lone worker solutions, though, are developing different types of wearables to help employers keep lone worker safe. Lone workers operate in a countless number and variety of industries, from civil enforcement to critical
infrastructure to social care. They work in all types of environments from crowded urban areas to remote oil fields. Regardless of who and where, as the name implies, lone workers are on their own, needing to be largely self-sufficient — with wearables they don’t have to be.
Concerns About Safety Among the most common concerns employers have for
its lone workers are injury and violence. There are of course laws and regulations to help minimize the possibility of such events, but oftentimes they are vague and difficult to implement. One example is the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 under OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the U.S. The Act includes a “working alone” section, but the language is vague and does not provide any clear
"Employers and lone workers want smaller, lighter and more discreet devices. However, they also want more features and functionality."
Richie McBride, MD, Edesix
Will Murray, Marketing Director, Guardian24
Ron Wright, National Sales Manager, Globalstar
guidelines for employers. As such, employers and companies that provide lone worker solutions must be proactive in implementing their own guidelines to protect workers. Among the biggest concern employers have when it comes to safety is violence and aggression toward these workers. “Lone workers must enter various environments where the risk of encountering aggressive members of the public is significantly
increased,” said Richie McBride, MD of Edesix. “One survey, conducted by the Royal College of Nursing, found that nearly 40 percent of respondents had been harassed or assaulted while at work in the last year. Without support from colleagues or sufficient emergency processes, lone workers can quickly find themselves in the middle of a potentially dangerous situation.” Injury is another concern for lone workers. Without help around or nearby, injury of a lone worker on the job could lead to death. Even with lone worker solutions in place, there is no guarantee of safety especially if the solution is not being properly monitored. This was the case in 2013 when a water tank worker drowned in the U.K. Even after activating his lone worker alarm after his fall, the company did not respond until four hours later, which by then was too late. Events such as this only highlight the importance of having proper procedures in place and the need for conducting thorough risk assessment.
Ron Wright, National Sales Manager at Globalstar. The general consensus is that employers and lone workers want smaller, lighter and more discreet devices. At the same time, they also want devices with more features and functionality. “Many companies are working to have an affordable product that can be assigned to one employee to be used over an extended period of time rather than a check-out process. Additionally, it is becoming increasingly important to businesses to have a way for their employees to communicate when outside of cellular range or have a source of backup communications when primary networks are overwhelmed or interrupted as part of their safety protocol,” Wright said. Will Murray, Marketing Director for Guardian24, pointed to the need for more personalization of the service down to each staff member’s
individual circumstances, driven by backend functionality, as well as new form factors for devices (e.g., can be worn as watches, or Bluetooth buttons which communicate with your smartphone to raise the alarm). He also pointed to greater proliferation of smartphone apps as they become more powerful and widespread in organizations. Additional user requirements include the need for discreet devices, for public facing roles where an aggressor is becoming abusive/violent; man-down or fall-down alarm functionality, which automatically raises the alarm if someone slips or is knocked unconscious; a greater degree of management and usage reports, and the ability to configure devices and update user profiles via online client administration portal; and devices which can be used easily with little or no training, according to Murray. Globalstar developed the
Smaller, Lighter and More Discreet There are many things to consider when choosing a lone worker device. “The size of the device, cost overrun protection, return on investment (ROI), coverage, ease of use, performance, reliability and availability of training are all concerns our customers have when choosing a device to keep their workers safe,” said
Body worn cameras can aid lone workers to protect themselves and those around them from physical and verbal attacks. Image source: Edesix
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Machine learning technology is helping to improve traffic monitoring and data analytics in the transportation sector. It enhances detection accuracy and turns the collected data from cameras and sensors into valuable insights. The insights can then be used for event prediction to prevent road traffic injuries, eliminate peak-time traffic congestion, enhance operational efficiency or for future planning of traffic infrastructures. BY Weili Lin, Freelancer
Machine Learning Enables EffectiveTraffic Management
for Safer Roads
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ccording to statistics from the United Nations (UN), almost 60 percent of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2030. This is exerting a great pressure on road transportation systems. With more people and cars on the roads, global governments are facing a range of challenges in managing traffic flow to keep roadways flowing smoothly and safely. However, thanks to recent technological advancements, more and more city governments are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyze traffic patterns and improve monitoring efficiency, enabling automatic incident detection and timely responsiveness. According to a report from Zion Market Research, the global
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video analytics market is forecasted to reach around US$11.1 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 34.3 percent between 2017 and 2022. Transportation accounted for the largest market share in the verticals segment in 2016, and increasing complexities in this vertical will cause a surge in the demand for video analytics in coming years. Traffic monitoring emerges as one of leading application segments in the market due to an increasing need for actionable insights from intelligent video analytics systems. When operators simultaneously monitor traffic conditions all around the city, dealing with a large amount of data is challenging. Machine learning can help with this and enable efficient traffic management. Besides traffic analysis, the system can utilize data to do some predictions to prevent potential incidents. In the future, humans might even let these intelligent systems to make decisions themselves when incidents occur. Juber Chu, CEO of ACTi, expects machine learning to be
fast-growing in the coming years because of accelerating adoption of smart technologies from the government side. The technology can be extensively applied to all transportation sectors like railway and airport applications, not just limited to road transport. Constant Rutten, Marketing Applications Video Systems at Bosch Security Systems, said, “New technologies like machine learning will be a relevant part of intelligent transportation systems, greatly reducing the number of accidents which are caused by perceptional or cognitive driver overload, human error or by adverse environmental conditions. It will also lead to better planning and utilization of the transport infrastructure, less traffic jams and reduced travel times.” These smart systems are now also aiding traffic monitoring operators and authorities extract meaningful data for actionable insights. “Our customers want to identify problems like traffic jams, accidents or slowdowns as quickly as possible, and to have a system that provides useful data for planning future expansion of infrastructure like building roads or adding traffic lights,” said Zvika Ashani, CTO of Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), a company that specializes in video analytics and works with city governments in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific region.
fixed and clear. Therefore, supervised machine learning algorithms are widely applied in this sector.” Eric Olson, VP of Marketing at PureTech Systems, said, “The transportation industry is based on a vast set of rules as well as predictable good and bad behaviors, making it a great candidate for the use of intelligent video (and non-video) based automation. In this environment, machine learning has the capability to not only learn rules, but also learn more complicated scenarios and assess the best course of action.” The technology is relatively new in the field of transportation and is still evolving. “Applying machine learning in this area is still in its early stages. Machine learning is going to become the standard one day. Once people start to see the successful applications, it will grow exponentially,” said Ashani. Guy Baron, CTO at Qognify, expects more and more smart sensors that pack intelligent algorithms to be deployed as part of the transportation infrastructure. These can ingest and process large amounts of data in real time while helping to optimize operations by automatically identifying “cause and effect” and providing recommendations to operators for altering operational decisions to enable optimized outcomes. “This is already happening today. We are likely to see significant growth in this trend
Zvika Ashani, CTO, Agent Vi
Guy Baron, CTO, Qognify
Rise of Machine Learning Machine learning typically deals with large amounts of unstructured data like sounds and video images. Using artificial neural networks to mimic the way the human brain understands information, machine learning-based systems can learn and analyze different patterns and deliver accurate results in various conditions, unlike rule-based systems. As traffic monitoring centers need to handle a large amount of data in an ever-changing target environment, this seems to be one of the best applications for this technology. Chu indicated, “The traffic rules are generally
Daniel Chau, Overseas Marketing Director, Dahua Technology
Comparison of Deep Learning and CV Based Intelligence Deep Learning Based Intelligence
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Today lighting is at the stage where consumers are testing out smart lighting using mobile apps.Responsive lighting systems that can automatically react to our habits and lifestyle may soon become a reality.
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mart lighting can potentially bring much convenience. People love being able to walk into the house late at night where the lights automatically turn on, or walk into the entryway with arms full of groceries without having to flip the light
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switch. There are more light bulbs in a home than any other appliances like thermostats and speakers, which makes lighting a prime starting point for unlocking additional smart home opportunities. There are challenges, however. Upfront cost and installation work are the main hurdles for greater adoption. Oftentimes a gateway is required to relay signals of various communication protocols like Zigbee, Z-Wave and Wi-Fi. Signal transmission could be unstable and may lead to system breakdown. “The smart home space can still be confusing. Consumers want devices that are interoperable and allow them to connect features together vs. having many different standalone devices with individualized offerings,” said Tom Stimac, Chief Innovation Manager of GE Lighting. “They also hope for connected experiences that are easy and where there is little to
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worry about post the initial setup,” Stimac added. Rebecca Töreman, Product Developer for IKEA Home Smart at IKEA of Sweden, concurred. “We asked our customers in home visits and surveys what they thought about smart lighting, and they said that it was too expensive and too difficult to understand,” she said.
SoLutionS to AddreSS compLex Setup One possible solution is to use control devices compatible with various ecosystems and technology platforms. Leviton, a global automation solution
provider, claims to offer such devices. Its Decora Smart with HomeKit Technology allows for customizable lighting control using an Apple product like iPhone, iPad tom Stimac, n or Apple Watch. Chief Innovation Manager, GE Lighting “We cater to each homeowner’s preference and create dedicated, pure “Voice compatibility is huge products that tie into other ecosystems. right now. Consumers are For example, we began with the Z-Wave technology, and then also moved into the growing more and more Wi-Fi and Apple HomeKit spaces,” said accustomed to using their Greg Rhoades, Director of Marketing for voice to unlock additional Leviton’s Energy Management Controls opportunity at home, so there & Automation Division. is demand for voice-controlled The company’s Decora Smart with Z-Wave Technology features two-way smart bulbs.” feedback, scene capability and Z-Wave enabled hub support (like Samsung SmartThings and Wink HUB) to provide remote access and scheduling. Another solution is to simplify the connectivity, according to Gunitech, which makes Bluetooth-based smart products, including LED lamps. With Bluetooth, a gateway device to translate different communication protocols is no longer required. Users can control the lighting at home directly from their mobile app, said Ray Shiu, Associate VP of Gunitech. Imagine a scenario where homeowners don’t need to switch on and off lights
manually. When you enter a room, be it a living room, dining room or bedroom, the lights will turn on automatically. And they will also turn off on their own when you leave the space. This, according to Shiu, can be accomplished via Bluetooth mesh networking. Just embed sensors, lighting and other home appliances with Bluetooth technology and link them together, so that actions like turning on lights can be triggered automatically when motions are detected. Bluetooth mesh networking is ideal for this type of deployment. The technology will lower the hurdles of smart lighting adoption, namely higher costs and complex installation, Shiu said. “Bluetooth can cut down hardware and maintenance expenses.”
Big compAnieS hoLd SwAy In the viewpoint of manufacturers in the upstream supply chain, greater adoption of smart lighting will depend very much
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COMMAX CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
KOREA
pcy@commax.co.kr
FRONT COVER, 3, 5, 14, 15, 16, 17
DAHUA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseas@dahuatech.com
INSIDE FRONT COVER
GENETEC
SOFTWARE
CANADA
info@genetec.com
BACK COVER
HIKVISION DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
CHINA
overseasbusiness@hikvision.com
7
IDIS CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE
KOREA
sales@idisglobal.com
INSIDE BACK COVER
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC
STORAGE
SINGAPORE
apj.sales.enquiry@seagate.com
30, 31
SHANGHAI SHINE TECHNOLOGY CO, LTD.
SECURITY SOLUTION
CHINA
William.ni@shine-security.com
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SHENZHEN COMMANDER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
CASING
CHINA
sjw@yjdcase.com
21
WESTERN DIGITAL TAIWAN CO., LTD.
SURVEILLANCE STORAGE
TAIWAN
Jessica.liu@wdc.com
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COUNTRY
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