Catenoid (CEO Hyung-seok Kim), a domestic VTaaS (Video Technology as a Service) company, announced the successful completion of an upgrade to the KBS disaster surveillance CCTV integrated platform. This project focused on evolving the existing simple CCTV control system into a smart platform that integrates disaster information and weather data.
Previously, the KBS disaster broadcasting team had to go through several steps when producing special reports, including checking the situation with the Korea Meteorological Administration, searching on-site CCTV, and utilizing separate video editing tools. However, after completing the upgrade, a one-stop workflow was implemented that can handle everything from situation confirmation to video production and transmission on a single platform.
The most notable change is the map-based integrated monitoring system. This upgrade expands the number of CCTV cameras operated by key administrative agencies, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the National Police Agency, the Korea Meteorological Administration, the Korea Forest Service, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, as well as local governments nationwide, from approximately 17,000 to 25,000. On the map, weather information for the past six hours and forecast data for the next six hours can be viewed in a timeline format.
The CCTV search method has also been improved for greater intuitiveness. Users can now display CCTV cameras within a specific radius by dragging the mouse on the map, and frequently used cameras can be managed using the Favorites feature.
Furthermore, by linking with an AI video analysis system and selectively transmitting only CCTV footage from disaster areas, system load was minimized. The KBS AI server analyzes the received footage and prioritizes recommendations for screens that best reflect the disaster situation. Analysis conditions can also be set for specific disaster types, such as earthquakes, wildfires, and heavy rain.
Video editing capabilities have also been enhanced. Editing, including time-lapse creation, is now possible within the platform, and intuitive UI/UX improvements enhance usability in emergency situations. Furthermore, improvements have been made across the platform, including securing data for AI training, developing a dedicated monitoring page for public institutions and local governments, and applying overseas location information map services.
A KBS official said, “Unlike before when we had to prepare disaster special reports by going back and forth between multiple systems, we can now handle information confirmation, CCTV search, and video production all on a single platform, which has improved our response speed,” adding, “We are also considering introducing advanced CCTV image quality technology in the future.”
Kim Hyung-seok, CEO of Catenoid, said, “This advancement goes beyond simple control functions to build a smart disaster-specific system that integrates AI and weather data,” and added, “Based on RoomX, we will support KBS to stably perform its role as the main disaster broadcaster.”
The broadcasting and disaster management industries are increasingly adopting smart control systems that combine AI video analysis and map-based integrated monitoring.
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