Global Media Lab Becomes Nationwide Distributor for Bmap's Ouchi Monitor via CATV Stations
The partnership leverages the extensive CATV infrastructure and local trust to address Japan's growing need for remote monitoring of elderly and single-person households, potentially scaling a privacy-conscious solution without new hardware.
Reporting from 1 sources: ASCII.jp.
Global Media Lab has entered a sales partnership with Bmap to become a nationwide distributor of the 'Ouchi Monitor' power data monitoring service through cable television stations. The service uses existing smart meters to monitor daily life rhythms of elderly and single-person households, alerting families to abnormalities via LINE or email, with no cameras or dedicated equipment required.
Global Media Lab will distribute Bmap's 'Ouchi Monitor' through CATV stations nationwide, combining cable TV's 30 million household reach with AI monitoring that uses power data from existing smart meters. The service targets elderly and single-person households, aiming to detect abnormalities early without cameras or dedicated equipment. CATV stations gain a new value-added service, while local governments and real estate owners also benefit from the system.
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