Protecting Unmanned Stores with AI... Shift to AI Security Solutions on the Rise

Limitations of CCTVs That Only Record Crimes

S-1’s AI Security Solution for Unmanned Stores Sees 33% Surge in Contracts

As crimes targeting unmanned stores are on the rise, an increasing number of business owners are seeking artificial intelligence (AI) security solutions. This is because the CCTV systems used in most unmanned stores only record incidents, making it difficult to actually prevent crimes as they occur. AI security solutions are gaining attention as a new response system that addresses the limitations of conventional security systems.

According to security company S1 on March 30, the number of contracts for AI security solutions dedicated to unmanned stores has increased by 33% year-on-year as of this year. S1’s AI security solution for unmanned stores focuses on resolving the issue where repeated losses can occur because multiple CCTVs installed in a store only provide recording functions. The AI CCTV detects abnormal behaviors such as disturbances or prolonged stays in real time and notifies the control center, as well as sending alerts to the business owner's smartphone. The AI detects signs of crime first, and then a human makes decisions and responds accordingly.

An S1 employee is explaining to the store owner the installation locations and main functions of AI CCTV inside the unmanned store. S1

Notably, in stores equipped with the AI security solution, business owners do not need to respond directly. When the AI CCTV detects abnormal behavior, the AI automatically sends a signal to the control center. Then, a control agent issues a warning through the store speakers to deter the crime, and if the situation does not resolve, a security guard is dispatched to the location. S1 explained that in a recent incident where four teenagers stole cash from a bill exchanger at an unmanned store late at night, the AI CCTV detected property damage, prompting immediate dispatch of security personnel who apprehended the perpetrators on site and handed them over to the police.

S1 also provides dedicated sensors for kiosks, which have become crime targets. If damage or abnormal impact occurs, a signal is sent to the control center. Even if the lock is tampered with, a warning broadcast and emergency dispatch are immediately triggered to minimize further losses. Additionally, in cases of theft or damage, S1 offers compensation services for up to 10 million won. As repair costs and losses can be reimbursed when damage occurs, the operational burden on business owners is reduced.

The owner of 'Gangnyangi,' an unmanned pet supplies store that has adopted S1’s AI security solution for unmanned stores, said, "Whenever the AI detects abnormal behavior, the control center responds right away, which gives me peace of mind even during the early morning hours. There have even been cases where the warning broadcast alone stopped criminal acts before dispatch, making me truly feel the effectiveness of prevention."

An S1 official commented, "As awareness grows that simple recording-type CCTVs are insufficient to respond to crimes in unmanned stores, more and more customers are quickly switching from conventional CCTVs to AI CCTV-based solutions. We will actively expand the adoption of AI security solutions for unmanned stores so that business owners can focus on running their stores without fear of crime."

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