Innovation Factory – Safety, Security, Comfort, And The Healthcare Sector

Challenge

Catalytic Converter Theft

Catalytic converters are devices fitted to vehicle exhausts to reduce the number of dangerous gases emitted. They are often targeted by thieves as they contain valuable metals and can be removed in less than a minute. Catalytic converter theft most frequently occurs in car parks, but it can happen anywhere. Thieves may then sell these converters via scrapyards, online, or ship them out of the country. Hybrid vehicles are most commonly targeted, as their metals are more valuable, but any vehicle can be at risk of catalytic converter theft.

Solution

Smart Detection for Catalytic Converter Theft

We have developed intelligent sensors that use fusion technology acoustic and camera sensors to classify the grinder machine sounds and camera to detect the vandalism, the sensor is low-cost sensors alway listening for key sounds (grinder sound) once the sound has been confirmed will send automated texts, a phone call to British Transport Police.

Catalytic Converter Theft Detection System Overview

When the Catalytic Converter Theft event is detected by our device, it triggers dynamic visual and audible alarms to deter the individual immediately. Simultaneously, a 60-second video recording of the incident is sent to the police, security manager, and asset owner, allowing them to take swift action.

Additionally, the system establishes an automated call providing crucial information, including:

Event details:

Catalytic Converter Theft detection confirmed.
Location:

Precise GPS coordinates or site name.
Time:

Exact timestamp of the incident.
Status:

Whether the individual is still actively engaged in Catalytic Converter Theft.