Security Awards 2024

Corporate Vision Most Innovative Burglary Protection Solution 2024 (Europe): KEVIN® In the classic 1990 film Home Alone, eight-year-old Kevin McCallister finds himself left alone over the Christmas break, and using his intelligence and a series of lights, shadows, and sound effects, he convinces a duo of burglars that his family are still home, and that breaking in would thus not be a good idea. Leveraging this for inspiration, KEVIN® is a security box, patented until 2041, that has been developed using state-of-the-art smart technology, sensors, and algorithms, the result being a device that perfectly gives an onlooker the false impression that one’s home is occupied. Should anybody look in at a house or apartment that is utilising KEVIN®’s technology, they would see such convincing sights as the projection of the light being given off from the TV or the shadows of people moving around, all accompanied by the relevant sounds to paint an incredibly convincing sensory picture. This is merely the tip of the iceberg, as aside from simulating movement, KEVIN® will switch the lights on and off at random intervals during the day, and should somebody come to the front door, they will hear some of the 100 activities and 70 hours of playback that is pre-programmed on the box, spanning the realistic pre-recorded sounds of phone calls, family dinners, cleaning, and more. Pioneered by the European company Mitipi, this awardwinning system can be used manually or via a handy phone app, with the latter of these options offering an array of personalisation options from setting a daily schedule to customising what is being played while on the go. KEVIN® can also be programmed to switch on as soon as a user leaves their home, and to make things even more convincing, they can set whether or not they are usually alone or have visitors, flummoxing even the most seasoned would-be burglar. In short, this device serves as the Swiss Army Knife of security, leveraging unique design and sound capabilities to act as the ultimate burglary deterrent. Elegantly crafted by a team of people whose affinity for the fields of both technology and design clearly runs deep, KEVIN® is the ideal roommate who fulfils one responsibility, to prevent burglaries, both in the day and at night, flawlessly. Leaning into this roommate role further, in addition to the simulation and pre-programmed activities, the versatility of this product means that through its meticulously designed app, a customer can even input their own sounds, inclusive of everything from specific TV shows or events that they always watch to the unique bark of their own dog, highlighting its ability to cater to each user specifically and holistically. Not only is this product useful when one is out of town, at work, or simply away for a few hours, it is too beneficial when one is at home. Since KEVIN® is a Bluetooth speaker and can connect to any compatible device, it plays music, the radio, or news broadcasts with terrific sound quality. For those quieter moments, the light capabilities of the system make it perfect for use as a lamp, and it will even play a calming light show. Those who have the ability to connect the device to their Wi-Fi network (something that is not essential but is recommended) can enjoy additional online features such as calendar and time-planning functionality, as well as locationbased automatic activation. Aside from taking away the stresses of a burglary and the sleepless nights that often follow, KEVIN® is much more efficient than leaving on the devices it simulates, as its plugand-play nature means that it uses only nine watts of energy every hour, significantly less than the 200+ that a combination of leaving the lights, TV, and radio on would run up. This average saving of more than 20 times compared to the above conventional methods is the cherry on top of a system that demonstrably prevents burglaries, as present in the results of a survey of those who had previously been burglarised and then had KEVIN® installed, with none of them having been burgled again. Police forces across the globe maintain that the most effective way to prevent a burglary is to simulate presence, as many burglars are intimated by the consequences they will face if confronted by a resident. This method worked for Kevin in the film, it has worked for customers across Europe, and it will work for all new customers too. Just use the information below to get the ball rolling on owning the technology we are proud to crown as Europe’s Most Innovative Burglary Protection Solution 2024. [Contact: Dr Patrick Cotting Email: [email protected] Company: Mitipi (KEVIN®) Web Address: https://mitipi.com/ Mar24284

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