Author: Anne-Lise Marco

Check’In Pro 2, our new smart alarm for professional premises

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This new smart alarm in the range enhances the detection features of the Check’In system by adding intelligent motion detection. Check’In Pro 2 meets the specific needs for enhanced protection and flexibility of professional premises.  

Enhancing Check’In’s intelligent detection capabilities to address the specific challenges of professional premises

The efficiency and great autonomy of Check’In technology have quickly attracted professionals seeking the solution to combat squatting and theft. The Check’In Pro 2 system was designed by Artifeel teams to provide a complementary solution for the following professional premises:

  • Single-story premises, located on the ground floor or first floor;
  • In particular, vacant properties protected by security professionals;
  • Spaces such as mobile homes or standalone modular buildings used for construction sites or temporary installations;
  • And always, isolated premises without Wi-Fi or electricity, with few openings or consisting of a main space.

« It was important for the Artifeel teams to provide a simple, effective, and suitable solution for these professional premises and living spaces, for which security represents a significant financial issue for professionals. A burglary in these structures often means an inability to operate or continue their activity (loss of stock, production means, public reception capacity, etc.) »

To achieve this, the teams combined the unique performance of our embedded artificial intelligence with motion detection technology for optimal intrusion detection. The system distinguishes movements due to legitimate use of the premises from movements related to unauthorized entry through an opening other than the main door.

A winning combination that allows:

  • Effective and flexible 24/7 protection of the premises, without complicating the management of legitimate comings and goings of professionals,
  • While reducing the number of false alerts, often induced by the use of motion detection technology.

An innovation thus enabling continuous and reliable protection of professional premises, minimizing activity interruptions due to intrusions.

An alarm boosted by hardware and software developments of the 2nd generation Check’In technology.  

This new generation of the Check’In Pro system incorporates all the hardware and software developments of the 2nd generation Check’In technology, unveiled on 24 May at Vivatech:

  • Enhanced autonomy thanks to hardware evolution.
  • A faster system due to the integration of the “power saving mode,” which also offers increased autonomy through optimized energy management.
  • Enhanced connection possibilities with the optimization of the dual SIM functionality, allowing total connectivity redundancy: an essential connectivity optimization to ensure uninterrupted communication with remote or temporary sites, regardless of their vicissitudes.

Like all Check’In and Check’In 2 alarms, Check’In Pro 2 can be paired with a Check’In Bluetooth identification badge.

New features already available from Artifeel teams

Check’In Pro 2 is already available for sale, both in France and internationally, through the Artifeel partner network. This deployment follows the market launch of Check’In 2, soon to be followed by the launch of Check’In Infra 2.

Discover now how Check’In Pro 2 can transform the security of professional premises. Contact us to arrange a demonstration or for any additional information!

 

Check’In Pro 2 alarm and monitoring box

About Artifeel

The French start-up Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that can adapt to any context and be unobtrusive! A specialist in artificial intelligence and IoT technologies, Artifeel has created the all-in-one alarm and monitoring box “Check-In,” the only box on the market equipped with artificial intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

The Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

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Aditel Forum: Artifeel in Attendance!

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Thanks to its partner Sotel, Artifeel will participate in the Aditel Forum on 12th and 13th September in Marseille. This is a unique opportunity to engage with key players in banking security.

Artifeel is proud to participate alongside its partner Sotel in the 2024 edition of the Aditel forum.

A must-attend event for those involved in security within financial institutions and monitoring services, organised by the ADITEL association, the forum annually delves “deeply into a current topic closely aligned with the concerns of security managers” in the sector.

This year, the main theme is “Impacts of Organising Major Events on Private Security.” It provides Artifeel with the opportunity to share its initial experiences gained during the Paris 2024 Olympics.

These two days of meetings and exchanges will also allow us to discuss the specific security and surveillance challenges in the banking sector. Artifeel and Sotel are working together to offer increasingly efficient and innovative solutions for these challenges.

We warmly thank our partner Sotel for this invitation.

We are delighted to participate in this event and eager to contribute to discussions on the future of security in the banking sector.

 

 

Artifeel Awarded for innovation by Build Review

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Artifeel wins a Facilities Management award, recognizing the innovative nature of its Check’In systems dedicated to professionals.

Artifeel is proud to announce its victory at the 2024 Facilities Management Awards, presented by BUILD Magazine, in the category “Best Smart Security Technology Firm 2024.”

For the second consecutive year, the experts at Build Magazine have acknowledged the disruptive and innovative nature of our “Check’In” solutions. The development of our range of products, to address more professional needs, is recognized for its positive impact in the field of professional infrastructure security management.

Un prix qui récompense tout particulièrement notre engagement envers l’innovation technologique et la simplification des systèmes de sécurité.

The professional applications of the Check’In range recognized.

Our alarm and monitoring systems dedicated to professional needs stand out for their autonomy and effectiveness against intrusions and theft of raw materials.

Based on a unique embedded artificial intelligence technology, it significantly reduces false alarms, thus offering enhanced, autonomous, and simplified security for protected spaces.

This recognition demonstrates our ability to turn security sector challenges into opportunities by integrating sustainable and effective solutions.

Thanks to BUILD Magazine for this honor and remain determined to push the boundaries of innovation in security, monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance. Artifeel continues to inspire trust and security worldwide.

 

Artifeel at Connected Britain 2024

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The Artifeel team will participate at the 2024 edition of “Connected Britain”, to be held in London on 11 and 12 September.

Winner of the ‘Start-up of the Year’ award in 2023, Artifeel will once again be exhibiting at Connected Britain, the UK’s leading exhibition for public and private sector connectivity players, to be held in London on 11 and 12 September.

A great opportunity to share feedback from our network operator customers and to introduce visitors to the latest additions to our Check’In range, specially designed to meet the specific needs of these professionals :

  • Check’In Infra : Designed for isolated premises and technical infrastructures, this robust device incorporates our Check’In technology in a waterproof casing, enhanced with PIR technology and a light sensor, ready to detect and respond intelligently to a variety of events. This product is ideally suited to protecting and monitoring a wide variety of infrastructures linked to the production and maintenance of network operator services, such as telecoms vaults, gas delivery points, urban lighting equipment, etc.
  • Check’In Pro: this advanced model of the original Check’In alarm box, incorporates PIR technology to better prevent attempted break-ins, particularly on vacant ground and ground floor sites.
  • Bluetooth identification badge Bluetooth : This optional accessory adds  identification control functionality and a secure mode to all Check’In alarm system.

Join us on 11 and 12 September (stand S37).

If you have any questions, contact us at : contact@artifeel.com

Combating Squatting in Vacant Premises: The Check’In Solution

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Vacant premises are a recurring issue in urban areas, often leading to squatting, which can result in significant financial losses and security risks for property owners. The lack of effective monitoring and surveillance systems makes it challenging to detect and prevent such incidents. This is where Check’In, a cutting-edge alarm system with embedded AI, comes into play.

The Problem: Squatting in Vacant Premises

Risks of illegal occupation

Check'In protége les logements vacants

According to the Guardian French national statistics, 8.2% of homes in France were vacant in 2023,a figure that has risen by 60% in 30 years.

This vacancy makes these properties particularly vulnerable to the risk of illegal occupation.

This risk is not confined to flats, but also extends to cellars, garages, car parks and building services rooms.

All the common and private areas of flat blocks and condominiums are vulnerable to squatting, which is detrimental to owners, landlords and other residents.

The financial and reputational impact for landlords

First and foremost, squatting represents a risk and a financial cost for the owner or landlord. If there is no legal re-letting, there is no income or rent.

This loss of income is not the only financial impact to be taken into account. Whether it’s a temporary intrusion resulting in damage or a prolonged illegal occupation, this situation will inevitably give rise to :

  • restoration costs ;
  • potential legal costs.

This impact goes beyond the direct financial aspect and also affects :

  • the reputation of the property concerned.
  • Landlords’ obligations relating to the security and tranquillity of accommodation.

Limits of traditional alarm systems

Although landlords have an obligation to guarantee the safety and tranquillity of their residences, they must also make reasonable use of the financial investment and time of their teams to secure the premises.

However, in the specific case of vacant homes that need to be protected pending re-letting, this “cost” versus “benefit” balance is complex, and the technical solutions available on the market do not necessarily meet the specific requirements of the situation.

Because vacant premises often mean :

  • Temporary security that needs to be put in place, but also quickly uninstalled.
  • A home in which service providers and technicians must be able to intervene at any time.
  • Access to electricity and Wi-Fi is often limited.

These specific features mean that traditional break-in alarms are sometimes too complex and costly to install in relation to the risks and benefits involved.

Check’In: An innovative and effective anti-intrusion solution

Check’In is the only 100% autonomous break-in alarm on the market, operating without Wi-Fi, electricity or manual activation or deactivation. Thanks to its patented on-board AI technology, integrated into an all-in-one alarm box, the system makes it possible to :

  • Detect before a break-in: Its unique embedded AI detects, analyses and distinguishes between “normal” events, such as a technician opening the door, and attempted break-ins in the first few seconds. This unique technology autonomously activates the alarm before an intrusion occurs, and reduces false alarms by a factor of 10.
  • Alert in the event of an intrusion: In the event of an intrusion, the system notifies any person identified in your alert scheme (manager, remote supervisors operators, police, etc.) at the same time as the alarm is triggered, enabling you to act quickly in the event of illegal occupation.

Its ease of installation means that 20 times more alarms can be deployed in a single day than with a conventional system.

More than just a break-in alarm, the Check’In system is also a unique solution for centralised monitoring of vacant premises.

Dasboard Pro Check'In pour un suivi centralisé et simplifié des locaux vacants

The system also enables lessors to monitor openings across the entire fleet in real time. This information is hosted in the secure Artifeel cloud, and accessible via our hypervision tools, the Dashboard pro and the User and Pro Check’In apps.

Unicil case study

Unicil, a social housing company with a long history in the South of France and a subsidiary of the Action Logement Group, provides housing solutions for employees and the most vulnerable, and manages over 30,000 homes.

Unicil’s teams are working to create a new supply of housing that meets the needs of the region, both in terms of new construction and the acquisition and improvement of buildings in need of renovation. In order to eliminate substandard housing and carry out major renovation work, we need to put in place effective anti-squatting solutions.

At Unicil, these initiatives are managed by strong>Sébastien Garcia, Head of the Residential Safety and Tranquillity Division, who reports to the Department of Relations with Residents and Territories.

« We are regularly faced with squatting attempts and the systems traditionally deployed were not entirely satisfactory. They are quite onerous to implement, both in human and financial terms.

We were therefore looking for a solution that was both effective and more agile and simple, to meet the challenges of combating squatting, which led us to deploy Check’In alarm systems on some of our vacant premises. »

Sébastien Garcia, Head of the Residential Safety and Tranquillity Unit, attached to the Department of Relations with Residents and Territories

The stick & play installation of the Check’In system, with no need for wifi or electrical connections, meets Unicil’s need for flexibility and simplicity.

This simplicity is enhanced by the fact that no activation code is required. Designed to reduce the number of operations required to the bare essentials, the system operates continuously once installed, detecting and analysing every event to distinguish between attempted intrusions and normal events, and acting autonomously accordingly.

« We have already seen how effective the solution is, with an initial intrusion attempt thwarted this last 1st of May !

Following notification of this event, our agent visited the site to confirm the information provided via our mobile application and our fleet tracking dashboard. 

Screwdriver blows were made to the lock, attesting to the attempted break-in, but the door was not forced, as our monitoring of events indicated.

Check’In was therefore able to detect and act on our warning system, without us having to intervene, to prevent any squatting.»

Sébastien Garcia, Head of the Residential Safety and Tranquillity Unit, attached to the Department of Relations with Residents and Territories
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Check’In secures access to building’s roofs

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Illegal use of smoke vents or skydome is a major problem for property managers. Ils doivent garantir le bon fonctionnement de ces dispositifs pour la sécurité des personnes et la maintenance des bâtiments. The Check’In system’s monitoring and alarm technology makes these devices even more secure, with minimal impact on the infrastructure and easier management for teams.

Smoke vents: a critical access point for safety

Smoke vents or skydomes are an essential part of the security system in managed buildings. Social landlords, real estate management companies and building owners must put in place effective, ongoing systems and procedures for monitoring and maintaining these vents in order to meet their legal obligations. However, these smoke extraction systems are often used illegally to gain access to roofs, compromising their smooth operation and the safety of the building.

Smoke vents

Skydomes must remain closed to :

  • Ensure their effectiveness in the event of fire.
  • Prevent accidents involving roof access.
  • Prevent damage to the building.

In the event of unauthorised opening, it is crucial for the building manager to intervene quickly to check and restore the system.

In the absence of security systems and real-time remote monitoring, checking skydomes is a daily task for field teams. These rounds of checks are time-consuming and do not guarantee rapid intervention in the event of real damage.

Simplify skydome management with Check’In

With Check’In, forget complicated installations! There’s no need to screw a box into the wall or install a wired door-opening sensor on the skydome frame and leaf.

Check’In is an all-in-one device, which can be installed in the blink of an eye using an ultra-resistant double-sided tape system. It has no impact on the infrastructure or the fire system, and requires no additional electrical or Wi-Fi connection.

Once installed, Check’In works continuously, 24/7, to notify any unauthorised opening in real time and remotely, without the need for additional activation.

This real-time monitoring system offers a number of advantages:

  • Centralised and optimised maintenance management: teams and service providers only intervene when the system detects a need.
  • Precise monitoring of maintenance work carried out by service providers, with automatic detection and logging in the Check’In system.
  • Prevent damage to common areas of buildings caused by rain or wind, by quickly closing devices that have been left open for too long.

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Protecting In’li skydomes with the Check’In system

Use case: In’li

As the leading provider of intermediate housing in the Paris region, In’li manages more than 50,000 homes.

Artifeel has deployed Check’In boxes on the outlets of buildings managed by In’li, enabling agents to know precisely when and where an outlet is open, for rapid intervention.

According to Alexis Boissières, Innovation Project Manager at In’li LAB :

“The Check’in box solution offers a remarkable plug-and-play approach, providing not only an instant alert in the event of an attempted roof intrusion, but also optimised supervision of our service providers responsible for the security of our fire smoke extraction systems.

Check-in allows us to better control and anticipate incidents, thereby strengthening the security and surveillance of our assets.»

Saving time and improving efficiency for In’li, for safer, more autonomous infrastructures.

Would you like to simplify the management of your skydomes and make it more reliable?

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“Check’In 2 : Faster and More Autonomous Than Ever”

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We are is proud to announce the launch of the second generation of its Check’In alarm system. This new generation enhances autonomy, simplicity, and efficiency of the technology that is transforming smart homes and smart cities and will be previewed at the Vivatech fair in Paris.

Continuous Innovation for Optimized Security

This new generation of Check’In represents a significant advancement in autonomous alarm system technology. Thanks to a comprehensive overhaul of its hardware and software, Check’In 2 offers extended energy autonomy and increased efficiency, meeting the growing needs and demands of our clients in France and internationally.

Alain Staron, founder and CEO of Artifeel, stated:

“This new generation of Check’In is the result of constant improvement efforts by our teams, powered by the enthusiastic feedback from our clients and partners, both in France and internationally. They are impressed by the effectiveness of our embedded AI technology and are requesting us to cover even more openings, locations, and infrastructures.”

Autonomy boosted by hardware developments

Requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electrical connections, Check’In already boasts a substantial autonomy of two years thanks to its high-density battery power.

This autonomy is further boosted in Check’In 2, thanks to the design of a new, more efficient and economical hardware version that extends the system’s power longevity.

This crucial innovation benefits users seeking a reliable and sustainable security solution without constant maintenance, such as telecom, gas, electricity, and railway operators looking to protect and secure a range of isolated technical infrastructures.

The extension of battery life also reduces the overall environmental impact of the system.

A Faster System with the Integration of ‘Power Saving Mode’

Check’In 2 now routinely includes the option to activate the Power Saving Mode. This feature, recently offered by telecom operators, facilitates the alarm’s connection to the network, speeding up data transmission times.

As noted by Clément Courselle, CPO of Artifeel: :

“The integration of ‘Power Saving Mode’ significantly accelerates the transmission of alerts. Critical event notifications are now sent in an average of just 5 seconds, ensuring unprecedented responsiveness!”

Enhanced Connectivity Options

The functionality of dual SIM has been optimized to ensure flawless connectivity, even in the most isolated areas.

Already present in the first generation of Check’In, this external dual SIM device allows connectivity redundancy through multiple telecom operators, whose geographic coverage can be international or very local, thus providing unparalleled reliability to the Check’In system.

This feature is particularly useful for the rapid deployment of the system in new geographic areas, supporting Artifeel’s international expansion.

Strengthening Artifeel’s Growth Strategy

These technological innovations are not just product improvements; they reflect our strategic vision for growth and expansion.

By enhancing the autonomy and connectivity of Check’In, Artifeel positions itself as an undisputed leader in the field of intelligent security and monitoring technologies, ready to meet the global needs of both professional and private clients.

New products available from June and previewed at Vivatech

The new features will be available from June and previewed at Vivatech, with rapid deployment across all Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and Check’In Infra 2 range boxes throughout 2024.

These developments will be quickly rolled out to all devices in the Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and Check’In Infra 2 ranges during 2024.

 

To discover our new technological generation firsthand and discuss your needs and the solutions we can offer, join us at VivaTech on May 24 at the CCI Ile-de-France booth (Hall 1 – G50), and on May 25 at the Orange booth (G12 061).

Contact us to arrange your visit to the booth!

 

 

About Artifeel

The French startup Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that adapt to you and blend into the background!

Specializing in Artificial Intelligence & IoT technologies, Artifeel has created the all-in-one alarm and monitoring box “Check-In”, the only device on the market equipped with Artificial Intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

The Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products, to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

 

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Artifeel to Exhibit at Vivatech on Friday, May 24th!

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We are proud and excited to announce our presence at the 2024 edition of Vivatech, the must-attend event of the digital ecosystem in Europe, in the CCI Paris Ile-de-France space, on Friday, May 24th.

Check’In by Artifeel has been selected by the CCI Paris and its panel of professionals as part of its Start-Up Challenge, which allows innovative companies from Ile-de-France to exhibit at this must-attend event of the digital ecosystem.

Following our participations alongside Hardware France in 2022 and Orange in 2023, we are thrilled to be invited once again to participate by a key player in the ecosystem, due to the innovative nature of our product.

Come and discover the evolution of our Check’In range, which addresses an increasing number of use cases for monitoring and securing the infrastructures of a growing number of professionals.

“After presenting our disruption concept in 2022 with the help of Hardware France, and the use case of securing technical infrastructures in 2023 with the help of Orange, we are eager to present our entirely renewed range in 2024 thanks to the Paris Ile-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.”

Alain Staron, CEO & fondateur d’Artifeel

Meet Artifeel at Vivatech

Artifeel invites all Vivatech participants to come and discover the latest innovations in our Check’In alarm system, including new features designed to meet the challenges faced by professionals in protecting and monitoring their infrastructures and assets, even temporary or remote ones.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet our team and discuss your needs, and discover how Check’In solutions can transform security and monitoring management in your organization. Our team will be delighted to discuss these innovations and explore collaboration opportunities with you.

See you soon for a moment of exchange and innovation.

For any questions, contact us at: contact@artifeel.com

Retour sur la “Scale-up Party” Artifeel du 29 février 2024

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Le jeudi 29 février dernier, l’équipe Artifeel, entourée de ses clients, partenaires et parrains fêtait la 3ème année de son aventure, ainsi que son passage, hautement symbolique du statut de start-up à scale-up.

Placée sous le signe de la bonne humeur, de l’émotion et de l’échange, cette soirée était aussi l’occasion pour Alain Staron, fondateur d’Artifeel de remercier tous ceux qui ont contribué et contribuent à la réussite de la société : collaborateurs, partenaires, clients et parrains.

“Artifeel monte en puissance et cette soirée nous a permis de vivre l’un des moments les plus excitants dans la vie d’une entreprise, celui où les nouveaux clients gros rencontrent nos investisseurs récents, encouragés par une équipe ultra concentrée et engagée.”

Alain Staron, Fondateur et CEO d’Artifeel.

Retrouvez dans cette vidéo les moments forts de la soirée :

Qui est Artifeel ?

Spécialiste des technologies d’Intelligence Artificielle & d’IOT, Artifeel a créé le boîtier d’alarme all-in-one “Check-In”, le seul boitier sur le marché à être doté d’une Intelligence Artificielle, 100% autonome et ne nécessitant ni Wifi ni électricité.

Les équipes Artifeel, localisées à Paris et Lyon, développent et améliorent en continue leurs technologies et produits “Made In France”, pour concevoir des systèmes de sécurité et de monitoring des biens et infrastructures qui mettent les technologie numérique et IA au service des besoins des professionnels et particuliers.

New version 2.5.0 of the Dashboard Pro

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Key new features in version 2.5.0 of the Dashboard Pro :

  • Addition of time filters in subscriptions: It is now possible to configure the sending of alert notifications by email only during certain time slots.
  • Improvement of filters in the event history of a Check’In.
  • Display of the Check’In model (Check’In, Check’In pre-Pro, Check’In Infra).
  • Addition of a contact form for support requests.
  • Addition of types of openings.

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