IP Video Management Platform

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1806E02] Wisenet WAVE, Hanwha Techwin’s new IP video management platform, enables the users to easily manage, process and analyze recorded videos based on their preference and needs. Users can configure the size of images and display as desired, using Wisenet WAVE’s convenient and intuitive functions. Easy enlargements of specific parts also mean detailed monitoring. Video analytical functions include motion detection, sound classification and queue management, and even a vast amount of image data retrieval is possible through a smart search function that enables searching with just keyword, date or time.
And Hanwha Techwin’s multi-directional camera allows monitoring from multiple angles. The previously released four-channel multi-directional camera (PNM-9081VQ) has received considerable positive feedback for its ability to monitor in 360 degrees. The recently launched two-channel camera (PNM-7000VD) allows the users to select and install two lenses from a lineup of four lenses based on the necessary view angle of the installation environment, allowing precise monitoring without any blind spots.

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LED signboard

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Displaying video contents in high definition

[INQ. NO. 1806E01] KSYS, an enterprise specialized in display networks, recently announced that it had developed an LED signboard capable of displaying high-definition video as well as text and image cuts, launching the product as the LEDot brand.
The two products developed by this company are LEDot Digital LED and LEDot LED Banner. ‘LEDot Digital LED’ has a brightness of 7000 nits (1 nit had the brightness of one candle), which is more than 10 times as bright as the existing equivalent LCD signboards By minimizing the pixel, the element space, to 5mm and combining the high refresh rate of 2000Hz, the product displays accurately the desired contents with high definition.
This product has adopted the LED element featuring up-to-date performance and a black mask around the panel, thereby capable of reproducing the video naturally, even in a bright space.
LEDot LED Banner is a movable LED signboard with dimensions of 190cm in high, 57cm in wide and 3.5cm in thick. Equipped with a thin-film, high-brightness display panel and having a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees, this product can be seen clearly from anywhere. You can use this product individually, or, by combining two or more, install and use them widely like an electronic board.
You can replace the contents with a portable storage device (USB) and remotely control and manage the product by linking it to the digital advertising operation solution (CMS) provided by KSYS.
KSYS recently exhibited and introduced two kinds of LEDot products at the International Broadcast, Audio & Lighting Equipment Show (KOBA 2018) held recently at COEX. It plans to develop marketing operations mainly for large-scale facilities, such as hospitals, hotels, and department stores, and expand our business activities to small-scale businesses including restaurants and mobile phone stores.
Mr. Byeong-min Cheon, President and CEO of KSYS, said, “Our products can be installed at the entrance of the shop, the lobby, or the inside and outside walls to increase the advertising impact and reduce operating costs. We will bring new sensations to the LED display advertising market by replacing the old lamp-type LED signboards, as many as 0.8 million.”

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Information Protection System, wiseOne_ISMS

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1804E21] Insung Information is a provider of total infrastructure solutions for Cisco, HPE, and Dell-EMC among others. The company is a 30-year-old infrastructure specialist that sells, builds, and services networks, servers, storage, and security solutions.
In order to create synergies with the business infrastructure, Insung Information provides various security solutions by setting the New Security Division up. WiseOne_ISMS, Korea’s first information protection management system registered its patent in the information protection operation system and method sector, implements various compliance security tasks such as the evaluation of information security management, major information communication infrastructure, and security audits by higher organizations: ISMS/ PIMS/ISO27001. The company is expanding its market by securing more than 20 reference sites in the public, financial, telecommunications, and corporate sectors.
Insung Information can check missed security tasks by automatically assigning these tasks according to regulations, managing the implementation of the tasks and added functions to oversee the histories of registered asset check-ups, and managing business service from the perspective of a security department. In particular, public organizations and governmentrun companies showed strong satisfaction with the evaluation of information security management and the overseeing and assessment of the evidence on the evaluated items in the appraisal of major information and communication infrastructure. In addition, a function was added to enable the operation of research evaluation indexes, the solutions were registered in the Supply Office so they can conveniently be purchased via the Korea Online Procurement System.
In order to provide solutions that can cope with cyber attacks, currently the most important issue, Insung Information signed contracts to become a supplier of ‘PacketCYBER,’ a domestic cyber threat hunting platform based on artificial intelligence (ML), and the agentless ‘Infocyte HUNT’ which is the first of threat hunting platforms, providing customers with the solutions they need.

 

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Integrated Password Management Solution

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1804E20] Integrated password management solution Pass Vault is a security solution that allows you to change and manage complex/massive passwords automatically without going beyond the traditional Excel or memory based password management. An increase in the information assets and the toughening of protection regulations are escalating the difficulties that an operator can address with his or her capabilities, such as an increase in the number of servers to be managed, the reduction of password change cycles, and the gravity of password leakage.
Pass Vault saves operators from these difficulties and maximizes information security and business efficiency. Currently, most public institutions and companies frequently write passwords for servers, network devices, security equipment, and CCTVs in Excel documents and manage passwords, thus, the passwords are frequently leaked or lost. Therefore, operators should recognize that managing passwords carelessly triggers security problems despite its importance, thereby making them vulnerable to hacking, preparations must be made for them. Passvolt further strengthens the password management system and helps operate upgraded security environments.

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2nd Generation Explosion-proof Camera and Underwater Camera

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1804E19] Indusvision Inc. has recently launched a second-generation explosion-proof camera and a new underwater camera model, targeting the special purpose camera market.
Indusvision’s IVEX-PL-30, an ultra-small explosion-proof camera, is an all-in-one camera, housing, exclusive multi-bracket, sunshield, and explosion-proof cable gland. It is ultra-light (2.5 kg) and can be installed by oneself easily.
The camera has obtained certifications including IECEx, an international system for the certification of an equipment to be used in explosive atmospheres, ATEX, a European explosion-proof certification, and Korean Certificate Safety (KCs) has also been verified for pressure-resistance, dustproof. and explosion proof.
With a waterproof rating of IP66 and operating temperature between -25 and 65° C, this product is highly usable because it can be used anywhere that requires explosion-proof equipment such as explosion-hazard areas including hydrogen gas areas. Also equipped with a 1 / 1.8-inch high-sensitivity low-light sensor along with 3x zoom, IVEX-PL-30 supports PoE and can be installed only by connecting with UTP cable.
Another product of Indusvision is IVEX-WB-26, a waterproof micro camera, that is installed long-term at 20m below sea level (It can be used at a maximum of 50m below sea level). Equipped with 15 white LEDs, it provides bright images from depths where light cannot reach.
This AHD model product features excellent resolution and can be monitored by the DVR installed on the vessel along with the UTC protocol. It is highly utilized in fish farms, water-gate surveillance, ship repair yards, and external ship monitoring. The price is also reasonable compared to existing waterproof cameras. Recently, Indusvision additionally launched IVEXWB- 45, a stainless steel bullet camera.
Equipped with a 2 megapixel IP 2.8-12mm AF zoom lens, this product comes in AHD and IP models. It is made by using stainless steel 316 material with corrosion resistance, antivirus, antibacterial, and chemical resistance for environmental adaptation to marine food production.

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Drum Game Kit

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1804E04] WIFO Corporation’s new innovative and unique drum game kit, TouchBeat, turns any smart device like an iPad or iPhone into a virtual drum set. When paired with their specially developed kick pedal and realistic drumsticks, you will have a responsive, real-time drum kit experience, without the heft of hauling a full-size setup.
It can be used on a table or even strapped to your leg in order to make it possible to practice and play just about anywhere you might find yourself.
The specially designed drumsticks are constructed with anodized aluminum and a soft conductive tip which allows players to use actual drumsticks instead of their fingers without damaging the screen. As an added bonus, players can attach the remote touch simulator to the bass drum and use it as a kick pedal just like a real drum set.
It comes with a drum kit and a dedicated app to learn drums through the game. This app lets you learn basic drumming techniques or rhythm training through games. In addition, you can enjoy rhythmic performance with various genres of K-POP sound sources, and you can endlessly challenge at a faster tempo rate while raising the level.
TouchBeat can be used not only in dedicated apps but also in any other drum apps, including garage bands, and you can choose your favorite music from home, school, company, or cafe to play and record together. In addition to the drum app, you can experience various musical instruments by connecting the xylophone, marimba, and other applications, so you can learn and enjoy music more comfortably.

 


TouchBeat has already been selected KITAS 2017 Top10 and received explosive attention, verifying its technicality and ease of use. In addition, WIFO Corporation strives to improve reliability by winning prizes in the K-Global Startup competition, the Korea Mobile Awards, and the Minister of Science and Technology and Information. The company aims to make music life more enjoyable through creative thinking and technology.
WIFO Corporation is a domestic music technology company that specializes in producing and performing music. Thousands of apps such as music composition, performance, playing and education have been released in line with the universalization of digital devices and WIFO developed the world’s first original patented technology called the ‘Touch Screen Remote Control System’ to make users feel comfortable and intuitive Wireless Foot Controller, Page Turner, and so forth.
WIFO Corporation always wanted to find a way for everyone to enjoy and learn music easily and interestingly without feeling burdened. With the new TouchBeat, you do not have to go out to school to learn to play drums, or invest in expensive drum sets to make room for installation. With smart devices, you can play the drums freely anytime, anywhere using the company’s own kits and apps.

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A Global Top Manufacturer in the Field of Expanded Beam Connectors

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Maekyung Buyers Guide conducted a personal interview with FOSTECH’s CEO Lee Soo-young who outlined the active expansion of the company in global markets.

 

Please introduce your company and tell us about your driving forces of growth

FOSTECH has maintained its business history as an excellent company in the field of optical communications for 18 years since its establishment in 2001. It has received wide recognition for the company’s excellent technology and in the field of management, including venture entrepreneur, INNO BIZ, MAIN BIZ, promising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), export promising SMEs, excellent venture entrepreneur, etc. It continues to keep growing as it was selected as the world’s top product manufacturer in the field of expanded beam connectors, which is the company’s main product, especially in 2017. Currently, it gets sales figures of approximately 9 billion won with about 60 employees. It expects to grow with a goal of 20 billion won worth of sales by 2020.
The driving force of growth is constant development of technology and securing of excellent talent.
Securing excellent talent is essential to develop technology constantly. FOSTECH has been performing projects supported by the Korean government every year for research and development and investing approximately 10% of development expenses every year to develop new technology.

 

Please tell us about your company’s main products

For existing products, it was difficult to secure price competitiveness and the products’ competitiveness weakened due to the low level of difficulty of technology. Therefore, we developed new levels of products. Our company’s main product is a new-concept expanded beam connector. FOSTECH succeeded in commercializing it after about five years of research and development. It secured a stable client until 2025 as it became a key component for the defense program. It also achieved annual export figures of approximately US$2 million from 2016 by diversifying the product based on local demand. Core strategies for securing global competitiveness are to secure price competitiveness compared to other existing advanced products, to secure excellent performance, and also to enhance service. It is expected that overseas clients will continue to grow constantly in the future based on the stable base of domestic demand. For this, marketing activities are being strengthened.

 

Please tell us about your major export markets and emerging markets

At present, we are directly exporting to about 40 companies in 30 countries worldwide. The market we are focusing on recently is Southeast Asia.

 

If you have any special management philosophy as CEO, please tell us about it

My goal is to create stable jobs as our company continues to develop the business and to constantly invest and grow in this way. I also want to contribute to society through this.

 

Please tell us about future vision particularly for overseas buyers and customers

Our mid- and long-term goal is to have over 100 employees by securing 30 billion sales and achieving the 10 million dollar export in 2025 by constantly growing in the fields of communications, broadcasting, national defense and overseas business. For this, we will consistently trying to develop products suitable for the era of the 4th industrial revolution.
FOSTECH grew with the power of customers.
We think of customers as family and we will always remain closely involved in the fields that customers need.
We sincerely appreciate your helping us grow into our current status, and look forward to receiving your continued support.
Thank you!

 

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Present Status of building smart factories in Korea

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiryAs the government has launched the Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the revitalization of the manufacturing industry is re-emphasized and a strong policy-drive is being implemented to expand the smart factories. However, due to the companies’ lack of motivation to invest and their low technologies, the country does not have advanced world-class smart factories in reality.
In this regard, Min Sung-hee, a senior researcher of the Korea Development Bank (KDB), recently presented the examples of overseas smart factories in the report, “‘The Examples and Implications for Building smart factories,” examining the problem of introducing smart factories to Korea and announcing an improvement plan.
According to this report, overseas smart factories are being advanced to pursue cost-reduction and reflect customer needs. In particular, it progresses with the aim of reducing production costs with decreasing added values, companies focus on expanding productivity through their own factories as well as extending capabilities as a supplier through technological development.
In addition, they are expected to evolve to minimize the costs incurred in the value chain process while reflecting the needs of customers according to the manufacturing paradigm changes, thus affording a direct link between consumers and producers through a platform and the expansion to an on-demand business model.
On the other hand, Min claims that the strategy of building smart factories in Korea tends to be modeled after those of advanced countries, rather than to set its own direction. He emphasizes that there is a limit to the long-term and continuous construction of smart factories due to the investment conditions of domestic companies.
Min explains further, “The advancement of the overseas smart factories is largely attributed to their long-term accumulation of technology and efforts to attain their objects. Likewise, we need to establish clear goals and long-term plans to keep in the same groove. There are difficulties in establishing long-term and sustainable plans for building smart factories due to limited market scale for large enterprises and SMEs’ perceptions of the smart factory construction policies as similar to IT Support Project of Small Business conducted in the past.”
Min also added, “The overseas smart factories utilize highly intelligent machines with a high-level of technology, while the level of foundation techniques regarding smart factories in Korea is low. Despite the need to expand the investment in technical development, Korean companies tend to maintain a conservative stance on investment in technical development, and a large proportion of development expenses depends on self-funding, making it unavoidable to evade risks in the case of investment losses.”
In order to solve these problems, Min suggested, “It is necessary to raise a specific purpose and interest in building smart factories. The government should establish infrastructure and set a detailed mid- to long-term agenda to induce relevant companies into market participation and share it with those participating, while companies should create a friendly atmosphere with continuous interest from the CEO. Additionally, the financial sector needs to provide differentiated support depending on the scale and characteristics of the smart factories.”

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WCK-HS369 PTZ Camera for Vehicles

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1804E18] SWONWOO Engineering Co., Ltd. has released WCK-HS369, a PTZ product for automobiles. PTZ, refers to the camera mounted on the roof of fire trucks, armored vehicles, police patrol cars, and parking enforcement vehicles, has recently been increasing in demand. According to a company representative, it is a value-added special camera that requires video noise countermeasures against the vibration of a vehicle, unstable power supply, and mechanical and electronic interference and countermeasures against inertia and airflow caused by the vehicle’s movement, and high level of dustproof and waterproof design due to the nature of products installed on moving vehicles.

WCK-HS369 incorporates an auto focus zoom module (MC-S369) equipped with a 1/2-inch Sony image sensor with enhanced low-light and WDR performance with the new MASTRO9 image processor. In addition, the 14 high-intensity IR-LEDs and the four near-IR-LEDs ensure better performance at nighttime or in low-light conditions.

Other features of WCK-HS369 include a maximum fan speed of RPS (rotation/revolution per second), 90 degrees upwards tilting, preset accuracy of less than 0.1 degrees, operating temperature of -40 to 60 degrees, wipers for rainy weather, and Gore-Tex pressure control valves for internal air circulation and moisture removal, all of which brings this product far more superior functions and performance compared to the conventional PTZs for automobiles.

According to WONWOO Engineering, when considering the use of the environment of the actual car cameras, videos can be transmitted and stored via either coaxial cables or network, both of which are supported by WCK-HS369. The former is highresolution digital video transmission using coaxial cables, for which a DVR or PTZ controller is installed inside the vehicle. The latter is to transmit videos over the network to the control center. In this case, recording and control are performed remotely from the control center.

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Video Surveillance Camera, QNO-7080R

https://korean-electronics.com//inquiry[INQ. NO. 1804E17] Global security company Hanwha Techwin ensured the safety of passengers and vehicles of Istanbul City Lines ferries by installing high performance ‘Wisenet’ cameras in a trusting partnership.
With over 166 years’ experience of seaports, ships and ferries, City Lines offer comfortable and safe sea transportation services to tourists and those who live and work in Istanbul. Over 150,000 passengers use City Lines services every day.
Having decided to offer a new ferry service between Istinye and Cubuklu, which are both part of the Istanbul conurbation but on different sides of the Bosporus, City Lines asked security systems integrator InfoMET Technologies, to recommend video surveillance cameras which could help keep passengers and the ferries safe and secure. The cameras would be required to cope with sea conditions as well as capture high-resolution images day or night. As many as 250 Wisenet cameras have been installed throughout 20 City Lines ships. In addition to keeping a close eye on passengers, the cameras are also used to monitor the movements of 2,000 vehicles which are transported daily. The cameras are a valuable navigational tool for captains, as they enable them to view blind spots that cannot be seen from the bridge.
The majority of the 250 cameras installed are Wisenet QNO-7080Rs, which are part of the Wisenet Q series. These 4 Megapixel bullet cameras have built-in IR illumination and are packed with innovative features such as H.265 compression and WiseStream, a complementary compression technology that dynamically controls encoding, balancing quality and compression, according to movement in the image.
When WiseStream is combined with H.265 compression, bandwidth efficiency is improved by up to 75% compared to current H.264 technology. This ensures the Wisenet Q series is one of the most bandwidth friendly camera ranges available.
The QNO-7080R also features hallway view, true wide dynamic range, tamper detection, defocus detection, and lens distortion correction, to deliver optimized images in every situation. Hallway View provides a highly effective way to monitor narrow vertical areas such as corridors, tunnels and aisles. It enables cameras that can generate images in the 9:16 x 3:4 aspect ratio, to work effectively in tall and narrow spaces.
“One of the biggest factors in choosing Wisenet cameras is they do not have any problems in the environments we operate,” explains Cuneyt Danaci, IT Specialist for City Lines. “Equally important, whilst we did not want to compromise on quality, we needed cameras which had a high price/performance ratio. Wisenet came ahead of many other camera brands in respect of price, performance and technology and it is one of the reasons why we are thinking of working with Hanwha Techwin on other new projects in the future.”
Oguzhan Kahraman, Project Engineer, InfoMET Technologies, continued by saying, “We had worked with Hanwha Techwin on other projects and we were confident they would be able to provide cameras that would be able to deal with the demanding conditions such as salty water vapor and a high level of vibration. The pre-sales team for Hanwha Techwin in Turkey were extremely helpful and were able to recommend the best Wisenet camera models for each required camera location.”
Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin) offers reliable video surveillance solutions to meet the current and future needs of security professionals. Based on optical and image processing technologies accumulated over the past 30 years, it has solidified its leadership position in security solutions by developing and manufacturing cutting-edge security systems. With its leading brand Wisenet, Hanwha Techwin will continuously strengthen its development and marketing investments in the security business for future growth.

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