Geumcheon-gu Installs 'Golmokgil Life Safety Guardians'

Improving the existing 'AI Pedestrian Alert' by addressing drawbacks and adding convenience features... Enhanced to send two-way risk messages to vehicles and pedestrians... Delivering real-time lifestyle information such as weather and fine dust index to pedestrians

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yuseonghun) is operating the nation’s first integrated smart service called the ‘Alleyway Life Safety Keeper.’

Last month, the district installed the ‘Alleyway Life Safety Keeper’ at two locations: near Doosan Elementary School (Doksan 1-dong) and in front of Gasan Public Library (Gasan-dong). After a data learning period and pilot operation, it is scheduled to begin full operation in mid-this month.

The ‘Alleyway Life Safety Keeper’ is a new model that supplements the shortcomings and adds convenience features to the ‘AI Pedestrian Alert’ system first introduced by Geumcheon-gu in 2018, the first local government in the country to do so.

The main functions of pedestrian detection and alert use the same deep learning-based video object recognition system as the previous model. AI CCTV is installed at alleyway right-turn sections, and when pedestrian approach is detected, the LED display board shows the phrase ‘Pedestrian Detected’ along with animations to encourage drivers to slow down.

Additionally, the service has been improved to notify pedestrians of approaching vehicles by using directional speakers during the day and projectors at night.

As a convenience feature, a real-time life information broadcasting system has been added. When vehicle and pedestrian approach alerts are not in use, the display board provides real-time life information such as fine dust concentration, weather, temperature and humidity, and time. This feature was added not only to ensure pedestrian safety in alleyways but also to enhance residents’ convenience through IoT technology.

Moreover, hardware upgrades have improved the visibility of the alert board and the design has been enhanced to harmonize well with the urban landscape.

The district plans to expand the service in the future based on performance analysis such as accident prevention effects and resident satisfaction surveys at the two initial installation sites.

Geumcheon-gu Mayor Yuseonghun stated, “Since this is the first service of its kind nationwide, we reviewed site selection and safety with the Geumcheon Police Station, related departments, and local residents from the early stages to maximize practical effects. We also considered establishing a smart city advancement plan based on accumulated data by integrating real-time traffic data collection and analysis functions.”

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