The South Korean Ministry of Education is expanding the use of school facilities, such as gymnasiums, for community sports, which is shifting the role of school security from merely controlling access to ensuring user safety and managing building systems. As schools transition from spaces exclusively for students to community infrastructure, the need for an automated management system that can operate facilities safely during times when staff are not present is becoming increasingly important.
On August 25, S1 announced that it is supporting the unmanned operation of school facilities by integrating security, safety, and facility management into a single operational system.
The system developed by S1 includes: a 'Gymnasium Unmanned Management System' that controls access and the opening and closing of facilities, an 'Intelligent School Safety Package' that detects risks during open hours, and the IoT solution 'BlueScan' that monitors equipment status in real time.
The key feature is the ability to automatically manage the opening and closing of gymnasiums according to a set schedule without human oversight. The 'Gymnasium Unmanned Management System' combines a security system that manages access points with a system that controls facility equipment such as lighting and HVAC.
Once schools register their schedules in advance, facility operations are automated according to time slots. During the day, the space can be used for student classes, and after school, it can be opened to the community at designated times. Facilities can also be operated according to registered schedules on weekends or during early morning hours.
The closing process has also been automated. As the end of usage time approaches, the system provides a voice announcement to inform users to exit. It then checks for any remaining occupants and the safety status of the facility before locking the doors. After closing, sensors continue to monitor for movement inside and the status of the doors. If any unusual activity, such as unauthorized entry, is detected, it triggers monitoring and emergency response.
Previously, these tasks of opening, closing, and checking facility status were managed by on-duty staff. Now, the system supports these functions, allowing schools to monitor facility operations and any anomalies without needing to deploy additional personnel.
The 'Intelligent School Safety Package' is utilized for safety management during open hours. Based on S1's Smart Video Management System (SVMS), it allows real-time monitoring of conditions within the school and is designed to detect risks such as smoking, school violence, or movements outside designated areas. This system not only records and reviews footage but also identifies unusual situations, enabling quick responses from administrators.
For facility management, the IoT solution 'BlueScan' is applied. It monitors the status of various systems within the building to identify any issues and helps detect changes before problems arise. This allows schools to manage not only access security but also potential safety incidents and equipment malfunctions comprehensively.
An S1 representative stated, “Schools are evolving from spaces for students to community infrastructure used by local residents. For facility openings to continue safely, an operational system that can monitor both access and user safety, as well as equipment status, is essential.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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