AI+IoT+Untact... DL E&C Develops Future-Oriented Smart Home

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] DL E&C (formerly Daelim Industrial) is developing and unveiling an advanced next-generation smart home. It integratively applies not only artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) but also Untact technology. Based on DL E&C's proprietary technology and through collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises, it was completed after three years of research and development. Through this, three patent applications have been filed in areas related to AI parking guidance control systems, wireless switches & thermostats, and smart door phones. DL E&C plans to rapidly develop cutting-edge technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution reflecting changes in the era and customers' lifestyles and sequentially apply them to e-Pyeonhansesang.

DL E&C has developed an AI parking guidance control system and completed its patent application. When a resident’s vehicle enters, the AI analyzes pre-stored vehicle information and guides the nearest parking space in the resident’s building via smartphone or electronic display. Once parking is completed, the parking location can be conveniently checked on the smartphone or the household wall pad. Facial recognition lobby phones are installed at building entrances. Residents can enter the building comfortably and safely through facial recognition alone, without using access cards or entering passwords. Simultaneously, the elevator is called, and once the resident boards, it automatically operates to the resident’s unit.

DL E&C also introduces ‘Untact’ technology. Amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, contactless technology has gained attention and has been diversely introduced into residential spaces. DL E&C developed an occupancy detection lighting system that automatically turns on and off by tracking human activity. It uses motion detection sensors that detect infrared emitted from the human body and find moving objects using ultrasound. Accordingly, it does not activate with minor object movements but only senses subtle human movements to turn on the light. DL E&C plans to install occupancy detection lighting in spaces where residents do not stay for long periods, such as pantries, auxiliary kitchens, and outdoor machine rooms.

‘Contactless’ living continues even outside the unit. From apartment building entry to elevator calls, everything is possible without touching. By running a dedicated application on a smartphone and carrying it, building entry is possible, and the elevator is simultaneously called. External visitors can use a ‘motion call button’ that calls the elevator with a simple hand gesture.

To realize flexible floor plans and long-lasting housing, the utilization of IoT technology will also be expanded. Wireless lighting switches and wireless thermostats have been developed that can be comfortably held and operated like a TV remote control and can be attached or detached anywhere at any time. Regardless of installation location, furniture arrangement is freely possible, overcoming constraints such as wall demolition, thereby enhancing space utilization. To strengthen security, a smart door phone with a patent application will be installed at the unit entrance. It applies a camera capable of shooting at a wider angle than existing products to eliminate blind spots. Additionally, an object recognition function has been added so that when a delivery arrives at the front door, residents can receive notifications on their smartphones.

Choi Young-rak, Executive in charge of Housing Technology Development at DL E&C, said, “We are continuously focusing on research and development investment to realize smart homes that can stay ahead of changes in the era,” adding, “We will concentrate on differentiated technology development for e-Pyeonhansesang to meet customers’ expectations for smart and safe apartments.”

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