Pingivisoor-5 turns existing park benches into connected smart devices. The kit includes five sensors installed on the bench backrest (length 150–180 cm) and a data communication module. The system detects the number of seated people, records usage duration and trends, tracks GPS location, and sends automated reports by email or SMS.

 

Why Smart Cities use it 

• Plan with evidence: See which benches and areas are actually used, at what times of day.

• Improve placement & budgeting: Move or add benches where demand is high; avoid over-investing where usage is low.

• Operations & safety: Get alerts for unusual activity or potential relocation/theft via GPS.

• Simple reporting: Automatic daily/weekly summaries to your inbox or phone; no apps required.

 

Pingivisoor-5 system overview

Key components

• Occupancy sensors: A combined sensor set to detect seated persons.

• Controller: Low-power microcontroller that logs and processes events.

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi or GSM for data transmission (email/SMS reports; configurable alerts).

• Power supply: High-capacity, non-rechargeable battery for long, maintenance-light operation.

• Enclosure: IP65 weatherproof housing for outdoor use.

 

 Functional features 

• Automatic person counting – detects seated persons and total occupancy.

• Usage duration tracking – logs start, end, and duration for each session.

• GPS location tracking – supports asset inventory and theft protection.

• Data communication – sends via GSM or SMS; configurable email/SMS alerts.

• Power management – optimised low-power operation.

• Battery level alert – automatic low-battery notification.

 

Deployment & operations (typical)

1. Bench selection: Choose benches with a backrest length of 150–180 cm.

2. Send an inquiry to info@difi.net with a bench model or backrest photo with sizes. Mention if you need installation. If installation is needed, provide the address of the coordinates.

3. Get the offer and order it.

4. Pay the proforma invoice.

5. In 8-10 weeks, get the installation kit. 

6. Install kit: Mount five sensors on the backrest; attach the IP65 enclosure.

7. Configure reporting: Set recipients (email/SMS) and alert thresholds.

8. Monitor & act: Use reports to guide placement, maintenance, and budgets.

9. Maintain: Replace the battery when the low-battery alert is received.

 

Data & privacy

The system counts occupancy and timing; it does not capture images or personal data. GPS is used for asset location only.

 

Lead time

8–10 weeks from order to delivery.

NB! Benches are not included.