This photo provided by Jungnang Police Station shows a new security service using old smartphone.
SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean police station has come up with the idea of turning unused old smartphones into security cameras that can be used to improve public safety.
With new security service using old smartphones, developed by the Jungnang Police Station in Seoul, users can install a smartphone security camera anywhere at home after downloading a CCTV app.
If the camera on the Wi-Fi-connected smartphone senses a motion, it instantly sends a push alarm to the user.
The service was created based on an idea proposed by one of the police station’s workers who has elementary school children.
The repurposed smartphones are expected to help parents who worry when they leave children home alone, as well as potential crime victims.
Using old smartphones donated by the district office, the police station is offering the new service to a total of 18 people, including the victims of stalking, dating violence, domestic violence and sexual violence as well as elderly people suffering from dementia.
M. H. Lee (mhlee@koreabizwire.com)
To tell the truth, I know that there is a huge technological progress in our world and that it is full of innovations but this news amazed me. Before this time, I hadn’t even thought that it was real to create such a development and use old smartphones in such a smart and effective way. From my point of view, it will have a lot of advantages and it is such a convenient method of providing security for you and your loved ones. From my point of view, this idea should get a huge spread and shouldn’t leave without proper attention because it is truly incredible. It is so cool that you can find a use for your old smartphone and discover it for yourself from a new side, establishing a home video surveillance system. I think that people need to gradually implement it into their life.
With all of the new tech available for homeowners, now’s a great time to upgrade your home security hardware. By picking up a few home security cameras, you’ll be doing your home a number of favors.