What is a "Smart Building (IoT-enabled building)"?
Introducing the IoT infrastructure “EXBeacon Platform” to a building will create a “digital twin” of the building.
The digital twin makes it possible to constantly obtain detailed information about the building space and the positioning information of people and objects, which was previously difficult, and new building services will be created based on the obtained information.
The new services created by promoting the IoTization of buildings when newly built or renovated will advance building management and operation, building security, enhance the functionality of existing facilities, and provide office services that support working styles, greatly improving building performance and increasing the asset value of the building itself.
1. Services for owners/tenants
By making buildings IoT-enabled, it will be possible to provide three new types of building services. In addition to streamlining building management and operation, building owners will be able to provide a wide range of free and paid services to tenants, which will generate new revenue.
2. Contents of building services
List of building services
The main smart building services are as follows:
Automatic mechanical security
The system checks the detection status of radio waves emitted by employees’ BLE tags and/or smartphones to determine all employees have left the room, and automatically starts mechanical security a certain amount of time after the last employee leaves.
Location management
The location of employees such as security guards and cleaners is displayed on an indoor map in real time. You can search by name or display the location of groups you have set up.
Environmental Management
The EXBeacon platform collects environmental information from temperature/humidity sensors and CO2 sensors installed in various places in the building every few minutes and displays it in a list or graph on the dashboard.
Air Conditioning/Lighting Linkage
The positioning data and environmental information obtained by EXBeacon are organized and provided via API. Individual attribute information can also be linked with the positioning location, making it possible to control air conditioning/lighting according to preferences.
Touchless entry/exit security
Touchless entry/exit management is achieved by simply having the user carry a BLE tag or smartphone. Entry/exit management can be performed when the user approaches the door. It can also be linked to facial recognition and surface body temperature measurement cameras.
Visitor reception management (QR code)
Visitors can be notified of the QR code required for entry via email, which can reduce the number of people required for reception work. In conjunction with the EXBeacon platform, LEDs can be turned on in the reception room, allowing unmanned guidance.
Toilet Vacancy Indication
Magnetic sensors are attached to the opening/closing part of toilet booth, and sensor information is collected to measure toilet usage (vacancy) for each booth to display the number of vacant toilets/booths for each floor.
Congestion and Usage Status
Motion sensors are placed in common spaces and facilities such as lobbies and elevator halls, as well as in tenant stores, and congestion information and usage status obtained by the motion sensors are collected on the EXBeacon platform.
Parking lot management
Information from vehicle detection sensors installed in parking lots is collected and parking lot usage is displayed on a map. Registered vehicles such as company cars (vehicles equipped with BLE tags) can be linked to the parking lot reservation function.
EXOffice
EXOffice is an app that supports the dramatically-changing offices and working styles. It provides 15 services, including hoteling and remote work support, on a subscription basis (regular flat-rate service usage).
3. EXGatekeeper, the Entrance/Exit Security Management System
What is EXGatekeeper?
The entrance/exit security management system “EXGatekeeper” is a system that combines various authentication methods, including facial recognition, QR codes, beacons, and body surface temperature measurement, to perform comprehensive security management for the entire building.
It allows for detailed management according to the target range and security level.
Installation procedure
Define the target and security level
First, set the target users and the target areas. Then, determine the security level for each target.
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Decide the authentication method
Next, select the authentication method according to the target and security level. As is called “3-factor authentication,” the security level generally increases by combining multiple authentication methods.
EXGatekeeper can handle various authentication methods in a single system, so it can not only handle various security levels, but also support level changes for each area and target.
Select a flapper gate
Then, select a flapper gate. Flapper gates installed near the entrance are an important item in terms of design. The flapper gate is connected to the door on each floor, and the door opening/closing is automatically controlled based on the authentication results.
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Add options
Finally, select your options. EXGatekeeper offers a range of building security options, and by utilizing the selected authentication method, you can provide an excellent security system at a low cost, including “visitor reservations/unmanned reception” and “automated machine security.”
System configuration (minimum)
