Real-time driver facial monitoring
Preventing traffic accidents by warning of drowsiness and forward blindness


KT Powertel announced on the 15th that it will launch 'Power DSM', a real-time driver status monitoring solution, together with Mobone.
Power DSM (Driver Status Monitoring) is a system that detects the driver's pupils, facial expressions, and other behaviors through a terminal installed in the vehicle. It then sounds an alarm when a driver engages in a potentially dangerous behavior, preventing traffic accidents. Furthermore, it can help reduce accidents by encouraging drivers to improve their driving habits.

Additionally, it can detect the entire facial contour and the sides of the face based on 83 coordinates including the eyes, nose, and mouth, and detects accident-risk behaviors such as drowsiness, forward gaze, cell phone use, and smoking in real time. The near-infrared camera enables smooth recognition even in dark environments such as night driving and inside tunnels.

When a warning is generated on the terminal due to a risky behavior, the data is transmitted in real time to the server through an IoT solution, and can be checked in a PC control program to improve driving habits and prevent accidents.

Kim Yun-su, CEO of KT Powertel, said, “The newly introduced Power DSM will become an essential IoT solution in the field by improving vehicle management efficiency and reducing operating costs.”