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Allse Co., Ltd. Hosts Conference to Unveil IoT Platform-Based Disaster Safety Management Solutions

[FPN Reporter Choi Young] = Allse, a company that once reshaped the industry's structure by presenting a new roadmap for fire exit signs in Korea, has now signaled a new wave in fire technology with its IoT disaster safety monitoring system.

On the 30th, Allse held a conference at the Hanra Hall of the Seoul Dragon City Hotel in Yongsan, Seoul, to unveil its IoT platform-based disaster safety management solution services. The event was a major success, with over 300 stakeholders from construction companies and fire-related industry, academia, and research sectors in attendance.

Lee Byung-kwon, Vice President of Allse, stated, "Today’s gathering is to present a new paradigm for disaster safety systems. With these technologies, named 'allse,' we aim to achieve another innovation, just as we previously enhanced the national system for exit signs."

The primary technologies of 'allse' unveiled by the company on this day consist of four categories: IoT platform-based wireless detectors, aspirating smoke detectors, semiconductor-type linear (heat) systems, and network-modular exit signs.

In particular, the "anti-false alarm" detection technology—developed through years of research and numerous patents—received high expectations. Allse's strategy is to fundamentally resolve the frequent malfunction issues occurring in the fire department's automatic fire detection facilities through this technology.

Vice President Lee Byung-kwon noted, "In Korea, the number of false alarms is increasing due to the high frequency of fire detector malfunctions. We have been conducting research to apply 'darkroom' technology that prevents dust entry and sophisticated algorithms that judge false alarms to reduce these incidents."

Lee emphasized, "Based on this technology, 'allse' provides disaster warning notification services for individual apartment units. It fundamentally monitors not only electrical arcs in circuits but also fire smoke, CO, CO2, and humidity, realizing monitoring alongside smartphone notifications."

He explained that while the management office is usually the first to recognize a fire in apartments—one of the most common residential types in Korea—the 'allse' technology allows actual residents to become aware of the situation even faster.

Notably, Vice President Lee stated, "The new IoT system, implemented wirelessly, eliminates the need for piping and wiring within units, which can drastically reduce construction costs. Compared to the installation of a single analog detector, costs can be reduced to approximately 86%."

Allse also revealed IoT technology integrated into aspirating smoke detection systems targeting specialized facilities such as cold storage and logistics warehouses. This aspirating detector, which can be used even at -30°C, is a product of the Swiss manufacturer Securitas Group, a leader in the European market.

A key feature is the reduction of false alarms through a scattered light detection method using High Power IR LEDs, and the ability to apply the pipe network in a branch-line configuration for wide detection coverage. Allse has integrated IoT technology into these aspirating detectors to enable real-time monitoring and situational management via smartphones.

A linear detector system for ensuring the fire safety of underground utility ducts was also introduced. This system, categorized by distances of 500m or more/less, is a fiber-optic linear detector. Sensors arranged at regular intervals within the cable allow for the precise identification of the ignition point and ensure a rapid response.

Vice President Lee Byung-kwon said, "Following recent fires in underground communication ducts, it is expected that installation standards for detection systems in commercial power and communication ducts will be strengthened within the next two years. We will supply the 'allse' linear heat detection system with the IoT platform reflected as well."

A special system forecasting a change in the fire exit sign market was also showcased. The IoT network exit sign is a product designed to allow real-time status checks and the replacement of components like emergency power supplies by reflecting individual modules in the exit signs installed in buildings.

Finally, a dashboard service for real-time safety situational monitoring and the establishment of a situation room was introduced. Vice President Lee predicted that the dashboard service, which provides alerts and field dispatch services for various situations, will eventually minimize required personnel for disaster rooms and reduce fire inspection manpower through long-term real-time monitoring and situational management.

"IoT platforms have now moved close into our daily lives, and we have entered an era of communicating with objects through mobile phones," Lee stated. "We will strive to be a company responsible for the safety of South Korea as a leader in such IoT disaster safety systems."