- Risk of intrusion and theft out of business hours
During nighttime and holidays, the risk of intrusion and theft increases. During non-business hours, there may also be access by non-employees, such as contractors, making it difficult to maintain adequate security. Locations that handle valuable items are particularly likely to be targeted, and in the event of a loss, shop or office owners could suffer significant damage. - Various entry routes and the need for tailored countermeasures
Burglars may enter not only through the main entrance, but also via rooftops, windows, back doors, and other access points. It is important to implement security solutions tailored to each entry route. - Risk factors include not only theft of goods but also damage to buildings
Physical damage, such as broken doors or windows, can occur during an intrusion. Repair costs and indirect losses, such as business suspension, should not be overlooked. - Ensuring employee safety during business hours
It is crucial to create an environment where staff can work with peace of mind in stores and offices. Safety measures such as emergency alarm systems and early detection of anomalies are needed as part of daily operations. - Utilizing data on visitor numbers and customer flow for marketing
By visualizing the number of visitors and customer flows in the store, it is possible to improve layouts and plan sales promotions, making marketing more efficient. This information not only enhances security but also contributes to increased sales.
Security and Smart Solution for Shop / Office
Introduction
In stores, shopping malls, and offices, there is always a risk of goods or data being stolen outside of business hours. In particular, stores dealing in valuable items such as gold and jewelry, offices equipped with computers and other devices, and rooms containing safes are especially likely to be targeted by thieves. If such incidents occur, shop or office owners could suffer substantial losses. There are various possible entry points—including doors, rooftops, and windows—making effective security measures essential to protect these areas.
On the other hand, during business hours, it is important to maximize profits while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for both employees and customers. For example, in commercial facilities, improving parking convenience and leveraging visitor data to optimize store operation strategies can both help enhance customer satisfaction and support business growth.
OPTEX’s smart solutions help address these challenges for stores and offices, providing support for both security and management needs.
On the other hand, during business hours, it is important to maximize profits while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for both employees and customers. For example, in commercial facilities, improving parking convenience and leveraging visitor data to optimize store operation strategies can both help enhance customer satisfaction and support business growth.
OPTEX’s smart solutions help address these challenges for stores and offices, providing support for both security and management needs.
Pain Points
Solutions
Alarm System for Enhanced Detection of Suspicious Activity in Stores and Offices
An important aspect of security measures is creating an environment where intrusions or suspicious activities can be quickly detected and promptly addressed. OPTEX Alarm systems and security sensors detect them in real time out of business hours, and instantly notify relevant personnel. By installing security sensors in outdoor areas as well as inside the building—such as around fences, parking lots, entrances / back doors, windows, and rooftops—these systems effectively handle various possible entry routes and provide comprehensive protection.
In addition, OPTEX’s alarm systems support prompt response to unexpected incidents that may occur during business hours. If an emergency arises, employees can press a panic button to notify the manager or activate a loud outdoor siren to immediately alert those nearby. This enables managers to respond quickly in critical situations, helps draw attention from people in the vicinity, deters potential criminal activity, and contributes to a safer and more reassuring work environment for employees.
In large-scale facilities such as shopping malls and stores with multiple tenants, it is essential to not only address nighttime intrusion but also remain vigilant against theft-related incidents—such as goods being passed or moved from inside the store to suspicious individuals located in corridors outside. By utilizing OPTEX’s LiDAR sensors equipped with Indoor Through-In mode, abnormal activities such as items passing through openings or being handed over in store interiors and corridors can be detected in real time, making it possible to further enhance the level of security for the facility.
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Immediate Response Monitoring Solution through Integration of Surveillance Cameras and Sensors
In the security management of shopping malls and office buildings, recording and monitoring video through surveillance cameras (CCTV) is essential. However, traditional camera systems alone can make it difficult to catch suspicious activities and person, especially in large properties or buildings with complex layouts, as issues can easily be missed by visual monitoring.
OPTEX’s Proactive Video Monitoring Solution addresses these weaknesses by integrating intrusion detection sensors with camera systems. When sensors indoor or outdoor the building detect an intrusion, the system immediately displays video of the relevant area on the security office monitor and sends notifications to smartphones, allowing store managers to check footage and assess the situation in real time. This enables swift and accurate response to incidents, even without guards having to constantly check multiple camera screens.
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GENIO Map – Easy to Use Alarm Monitoring Software
In shopping malls with many tenants or office buildings with multiple floors, it is essential to have a system that allows for immediate identification of where and what is happening when an alarm is triggered.
OPTEX GENIO Map works with the OPTEX GENIO Alarm system to display the source of issue —such as intrusion alarms or panic button activations—on a map image of the building on PC in real time, making it possible to pinpoint the exact location of the alert immediately.
When an alarm occurs, the specific floor, tenant, or area where the incident occurred is clearly shown on the map displayed on the security office’s computer monitor, enabling security staff and responsible personnel to quickly and accurately respond on-site.
For chain stores operating multiple locations, alert statuses from each site can be centrally managed in one GENIO Map, allowing for prompt remote response.
GENIO Map helps you make your security stronger for less cost and less effort, and supports safe operations over the long term.
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People Counting System for Smarter Store Management
In retail management, accurately tracking the number of visitors and congestion in real time provides reliable data for store owners. This enables them to implement strategies for boosting sales, creating a more comfortable shopping environment, and improving infection control.
OPTEX’s people counting system uses highly accurate sensors (with accuracy above 95%) installed at store entrances and main pathways to automatically count entries and exits, providing clear and actionable data for store owners and staff.
By visualizing customer numbers during peak times and on specific days, stores can optimize staffing levels and sales floor layouts. When the number of people in a particular area reaches a preset limit, the system can issue automatic alerts, which helps manage entry restrictions, ease congestion, and support safety management in large stores or during special events.
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Viik Series: Vehicle Detection Sensors Ideal for Smart Parking Solutions
Automated parking systems are increasingly being introduced at the entrances of parking lots in high-rise buildings, luxury condominiums, hospitals, and similar facilities. OPTEX’s vehicle detection sensor “Viik Series” offer a solution perfectly suited for these smart parking environments, as they do not require underground installation.
The Viik Series detects the approach and presence of vehicles with high accuracy. Because installation, maintenance, and removal do not involve extensive civil works like those required for loop coils, both construction time and long-term management costs can be significantly reduced.
The Viik Series is used in parking lots around the world for a wide range of applications, including gate operation control, license plate recognition, exit warning system, truck berth management, vehicle counting, and occupancy management.
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Strengthen Office Access Control with Anti-Tailgating Detection
In office environments where sensitive information is handled or strict access record management is required, advanced access control is essential. Standard systems using ID cards or fingerprint authentication may not be enough to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering together with authorized personnel—a situation known as “tailgating.”
By installing OPTEX’s anti-tailgating system, Accurance OV-102, you can ensure that only authorized individuals are allowed to enter. Sensors mounted on the ceiling near entrances detect movement in real time and issue a warning if someone attempts to follow another person through the door without proper authentication.
This system enhances office security and helps maintain accurate access records by preventing unauthorized entry through tailgating.
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