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At the same time, Microsoft and\u00a0other similar platforms\u00a0were all creating powerful cloud technology. However, some companies only operate in closed systems, which locks in consumers. One of the key points is that consumers locked into the end-user license agreements don\u2019t necessarily have access to whatever information is collected, whether listened to or viewed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Therefore, the ideal scenario is for consumers to be able to protect their data while also maximizing their choice of their devices and analytics.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Since the start of its initiative, Scenera has been working with several Japanese companies, including Nikon and Sony Semiconductor Solutions. In 2019, the need for a cloud service partnership became more apparent. Through a fortuitous introduction, directors from Scenera, Sony and Nikon visited and discussed development with executives at the headquarters of Microsoft in Redmond, Washington. A key individual in those discussions was involved with agile marketing as a corporate VP. He liked the story behind Scenera\u2019s vision and that was a large part of securing a collaboration agreement with Microsoft in 2020.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Realizing edge processing with minimized costs and maximized efficiency and privacy<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The end goal of the Scenera is to allow participating member corporations to access cloud-to-edge operation, enabling the maximum possible leverage with edge processing and minimized costs while optimizing efficiency and privacy. Scenera provides the core solution for that intersection of AI, IoT and Cloud, with the infrastructure provided on a global scale by Microsoft Azure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As a real-world case, faces of staff and frequent guests in an office can be uploaded while all other images are simultaneously ignored when those particular facial images are present. In terms of practical application, David says, \u201cYou could then use video surveillance to look for all anomalies without having to worry about any loss of privacy. Public cameras could look for specific faces under court order, but ignore everyone else. The opportunities are endless.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Partners adopting the standards provided by the alliance can build their own software and devices around solid protocols, and ensure their solutions are connected to the cloud.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A robust cloud infrastructure such as Azure Cloud Services was therefore essential. As explained by David, \u201cHosting the necessary resources on the cloud is so much better. As we couldn’t find any other resources available, we decided to solve this problem ourselves and our search led to the partnership with Microsoft.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One of the first client partners Scenera engaged with was S&I Corp., the company that services building and facility management for LG Electronics Group in Korea. Scenera partnered with S&I to implement its AI-based surveillance system as a smart solution for over 150 buildings including factories, retail stories and other facilities.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Microsoft and the lead team at Scenera worked together on this project extensively during the first half of 2020. The initial launch was introduced at one of the LGE facilities by the second half of 2020, and the progress in that development allowed its commercial launch in May 2021 at several additional buildings owned by LGE. Given their satisfaction with the roll-out, LGE now plans for further incorporation of the platform for their affiliated facilities throughout inside the group.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Hyungjun Son, Team Leader \/ INFRA Development team, S&I Corp. says, \u201cImplementing and managing a cloud-based Al surveillance service can be very costly and time consuming. With Scenera’s Platform as a Service technology, we were able to customize our edge-to-cloud Al analytic workflow, employing various 3rd party Al models. This service enabled us to recognize the events of our interests and monitor analytic performance to improve and add new Al models. Supported by Microsoft Azure infrastructure and managed by Scenera and TnM, this system helps manage our business more cost efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Creating a solid footprint to establish Scenera’s presence among adopters and consumers, both Scenera and Microsoft are planning for additional projects including a proof-of-concept system for customer sites in Los Angeles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One of the benefits of the Scenera solution is to enable the customer to customize the analytics for each camera and to reuse the camera for multiple different types of analytics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Secure cloud-based service platform with global-standard key vault and encryption keys<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n While there were other platforms connecting cameras to the cloud, all were closed ecosystems. This meant that Scenera\u2019s partner companies were left without any practical solutions for their own cloud solutions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Another significant issue for partner companies was the issue of trust, whether dealing with other businesses and enterprises, or with consumers as end-users. In simple terms, there are several elements where trust \u2013 privacy and security \u2013 must be ensured as data is transferred from point-to-point. This starts with the camera, or IoT device, that generates or sends the data, along with a user at some point that wants access to that information. Next is the cloud service providing storage and processing, including AI. Finally, there are the related applications needed to handle the final data according to specific user-defined requirements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Andrew Wajs, Scenera CTO & Co-Founder says, \u201cWe came up with a scheme to bind all these related support elements together but needed a very secure cloud-based service with corresponding security features including a key vault and encryption keys. Microsoft\u2019s Azure Key Vault was ideal as it is already trusted and recognized globally by many in the industry. Based on that service, we were able to combine all these elements together.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Scenera provides the necessary protocol to separate device, data, and application securities, enabling each to be managed independently while also ensuring maximized security. It was on this basis that Scenera convinced their customer base to trust the platform with their data, device, user accounts, and cloud applications. The initial background discussions with partners in the alliance distilled some of these key challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe were collaborating with companies like Nikon and Sony Semiconductor Solutions. These companies are building numerous interesting and innovative products, but their eye was on advanced sensors. In the case of Sony, they have AI sensors which are not only sensing images but running AI right on the sensor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
As part of the integration process, they tried to connect their devices to the cloud, to realize that it was not an easy or straightforward process to decide which right cloud resources to use. It’s just not that simple,\u201d says David.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Scenera has been able to rely on the research teams at Microsoft while exploring numerous use cases with Azure Cloud. The offloading of processing between each transfer stage is something where significant customization is required to match the needs of both smaller and enterprise-scale partners in the alliance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The Microsoft Azure Key Vault is complementary to Scenera security, as it further enables secure cloud processing and management. In addition, the Azure Key Vault is fully certified in accordance with several international security standards. This elevates the Scenera ecosystem to a truly global level, while maintaining security and adhering to established industry security practices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
David explained, \u201cAlthough you have a standard system running, there are needs for new ways of implementing things. For example, take the recognition of an event at an on-premises location with so many subsequent events happening at the hardware level that the device cannot handle the processing. We enable \u201ccuration\u201d from multiple cameras by configuring each data stream with custom AI models for every IOT\u2019s unique role in gathering and detect the right events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Scenera can efficiently move the processing workflow on-premises, essentially offloading processing to the larger capacity of a next-level server where additional computing can also be applied.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We have found the Microsoft team highly engaged in figuring out if we can move an application, or certain types of analytic processing, from one location to the other without losing any integrity. We are now able to successfully demonstrate to members of the alliance and our client partners that we can fully adjust downstream and upstream processing at all levels.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Leveraging benefits of edge computing for sustainability and public safety<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Scenera is a smaller company but with the support of Microsoft in early 2022, they have joined another open-source project from Europe for CAMARA \u2013 The Telco Global API Alliance. The expectation is that this will lead to further opportunities for Scenera in a new market with an expanding range of international partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
This style of expansion through alliance building is one that comes from previous experience with HDMI by Scenera\u2019s leadership team. David says, \u201cOur introduction and promotion of HDMI followed an untraditional path where we approached key content creators and Hollywood Studios that wanted to distribute digitally to provide the best entertainment experience. We embraced this direction instead of going a traditional path with TV manufacturers. Our next step was to approach large retailers and those respective distribution channels to discuss the potential for increased sales with the features from this new standard. This momentum is what encouraged hardware manufacturers to adopt the standards which we now see in so many devices including automobiles.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Scenera has added an additional category to its objectives aligned with public safety, which is a concern for individuals, communities, and nations worldwide. One example is prevention or mitigation of natural disasters such as wildfires.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
David commented, \u201cThe system we envision to handle this will be driven by consumer and public demand, which will push adoption by municipalities. There are numerous difficulties to overcome including putting AI capabilities in reach at a reasonable price, with the right type of applications that can run on advanced networks like 5G.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Overcoming emerging obstacles like this is one of the real motivations for Scenera where our partner companies and development partners like Microsoft can create incredibly compelling technology that consumers and end-users really want to use.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Azure IoT Edge by Microsoft is a toolkit that can enable the streamlined connections of such smart devices to the Microsoft Cloud. Thousands of devices are already registered for Azure IoT Edge that can also take advantage of our platform and standardized protocols.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Another emerging category of potential client partners are energy utility companies. In numerous regions in the US, notably California, wildfires have become a significant issue with billions in damages over the years. This is a use case where cameras in public spaces such as mountains forests, ports, and power stations can be unified with an early-detection system to detect smoke or fires across a large area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
While these emerging opportunities align in many ways with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there are also accompanying privacy concerns that must be addressed. David summarized, \u201cScenera is very interested in contributing to better health, public safety, and the environment. We are aiming to continue in this area through our collaboration with Microsoft. At the same time, the 5G companies are also important as they will play a great role in fast-tracking event notifications and device communication.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Scenera\u2019s teams are located globally in India, Europe, Korea, Japan, and the US. With Azure Cloud, operations can be optimized to balance the local processing of small edge computing devices, which are on site connected to cameras and other inexpensive \u201calways on\u201d bridge devices, to seamlessly connect to the cloud with Azure Stack Edge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Where the introduction of HDMI allowed consumers to enjoy a better experience through wired connections, Scenera is aiming to realize a wireless future enabled through the air with the power of cloud computing and 5G.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\r\nOur goal is to achieve Zero Image Video Surveillance, which is realized by creation of systems that fully exploit the power of vision but protect privacy by keeping the images within the camera and controlling which events are signaled by the sensor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nDr. William J. Raduchel: Strategic Advisor Scenera, Inc.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nHosting the necessary resources on the cloud is so much better. As we couldn’t find any other resources available, we decided to solve this problem by ourselves, and our search led to the partnership with Microsoft.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nDavid Lee: CEO & Co-Founder Scenera, Inc.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nWe came up with a scheme to bind all these related support elements together but needed a very secure cloud-based service with corresponding security features including a key vault and encryption keys. Microsoft\u2019s Azure Key Vault was ideal as it is already trusted and recognized globally by many in the industry. So based on that service, we were able to combine all these elements together.\u00a0Our goal is to achieve Zero Image Video Surveillance, which is realized by creation of systems that fully exploit the power of vision but protect privacy by keeping the images within the camera and controlling which events are signaled by the sensor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nAndrew Wajs: CTO & Co-Founder Scenera, Inc.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nHosting the necessary resources on the cloud is so much better. As we couldn’t find any other resources available, we decided to solve this problem by ourselves, and our search led to the partnership with Microsoft.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nDavid Lee: CEO & Co-Founder Scenera, Inc.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nImplementing and managing a cloud-based Al surveillance service can be very costly and time consuming. With Scenera’s Platform as a Service technology, we were able to customize our edge-to-cloud Al analytic workflow, employing various 3rd party Al models. This service enabled us to recognize the events of our interests and monitor analytic performance to improve and add new Al models. Supported by Microsoft Azure infrastructure and managed by Scenera and TnM, this system helps manage our business more cost efficiently.We came up with a scheme to bind all these related support elements together but needed a very secure cloud-based service with corresponding security features including a key vault and encryption keys. Microsoft\u2019s Azure Key Vault was ideal as it is already trusted and recognized globally by many in the industry. So based on that service, we were able to combine all these elements together.\u00a0Our goal is to achieve Zero Image Video Surveillance, which is realized by creation of systems that fully exploit the power of vision but protect privacy by keeping the images within the camera and controlling which events are signaled by the sensor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nMr. Hyungjun Son: Team Leader \/ INFRA Development team S&I Corp.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This article was published on Microsoft Customer Stories on May 27th 2022 Early on, Scenera recognized that the greatest limitation on the deployment of video cameras is rooted not in technology issues, but privacy concerns. In the same way, the majority of perspectives on IoT have been focused on devices and the related technology, but […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1376551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=671"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1376957,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671\/revisions\/1376957"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1376551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scenera.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}