[Bakan Co., Ltd.] Supports the improvement of customer traffic and circulation to the Daiba/Aomi area.Real-time distribution of congestion status of restaurants in the waterfront subcenter area
Bakan Co., Ltd. Press release: November 6, 2024 Supporting the improvement of customer traffic and circulation to the Daiba and Aomi areas Real-time distribution of the congestion status of restaurants in the waterfront subcenter area Bakan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Goshin Kono, hereinafter referred to as “Bakan”) is a startup that provides services that eliminate “waiting” by utilizing AI and IoT. As a demonstration project of the “DIC Council”), from Thursday, September 26, 2024, signage will be installed at Tokyo Big Sight and Kokusai Tenjijo Station to display the congestion status of restaurants, etc. in the waterfront metropolitan area. I did. In this demonstration, digital signage will be installed in the Ariake area to distribute real-time information on stores in the Daiba and Aomi areas.This information will be used as a starting point to encourage circulation within the area and provide visitors with a comfortable experience that avoids crowds. It is intended to. ■Background of introduction The waterfront subcenter area, where large-scale events are held regularly, has the problem of not being able to attract enough visitors to the Daiba/Aomi area to visit the Ariake area, such as Tokyo Big Sight. In order to revitalize the area by directing visitors to the Ariake area to the Daiba/Aomi area, the DIC Council has announced that the We will be soliciting proposals for “demonstration” and our company will be the selected business and conduct the demonstration experiment. ■Initiative details In this initiative, digital signage will be installed at Tokyo Big Sight and Kokusai Tenjijo Station to display congestion information on restaurants, etc. in the waterfront subcenter area obtained from the congestion information distribution platform “VACAN”. Congestion information is transmitted using devices such as AI cameras, digital numbered tickets, and IoT buttons. VACAN also has “VACAN Maps” (
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/18933/356/18933-356-4048305620aed55f0b2642af0c1b761d-1920×1080.jpg Image: VACAN screen image ■What is “Digital Innovation City” The Tokyo metropolitan area aims to realize “Smart Tokyo,” where Tokyo’s potential is harnessed through the power of digital and where Tokyo residents can live a high-quality life, and the waterfront subcenter is one of the areas in which this initiative will be implemented. In the waterfront subcenter, efforts are underway to realize the Bay Area Digital Innovation City (DIC), which promotes the implementation of digital technology and the accumulation of startups. Specifically, we will work to create a system that will make it easier for everyone to utilize new services developed by startups and others. In addition to solving regional issues, we will take advantage of the special features of this town and promote new initiatives that utilize various cutting-edge technologies, thereby increasing the town’s appeal and creating a lively atmosphere. ■What is “DIC Council” The DIC Council aims to collaborate with organizations related to waterfront subcenters, such as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (Port
Authority), area management, research institutes, and local companies, and discuss the realization of DIC in waterfront subcenters. It was established on March 30, 2015 and is currently active. URL:
https://tokyo-dic.jp/ ■About Bakan Co., Ltd. Company name: Bakan Co., Ltd. Representative: Goshin Kono Address: 2-5-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo WeWork Hanzomon PREX South 3F Established: June 2016 URL: https://corp.vacan.com/ Bakan is a company selected for J-Startup 2019, a public-private support program selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Utilizing IoT and AI, we detect the availability of all kinds of places, including restaurant areas, cafes, restrooms, tourist spots, evacuation centers, and voting stations, and deliver the information to digital signage and smartphones. In addition to visualizing availability, we also suppress and manage congestion, and provide a wide range of DX services that “eliminate waiting” based on availability/congestion data.