Gaze ポータブルセキュリティデバイス by Martin Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 銀賞 in セキュリティ・安全・監視製品デザイン Competition Category.

銀セキュリティ製品· 2023

Gaze ポータブルセキュリティデバイス

by Martin Chan

Client: Frage

A' Design Award 銀賞 Winner in セキュリティ製品 Category

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The Design

About Gaze ポータブルセキュリティデバイス

Gazeは、目を離した個人の持ち物を見守るために開発されたポータブルセキュリティデバイスです。テーブルの上や床に置いて電源を入れるだけで使用でき、200度の魚眼レンズを備えたフルハイビジョンカメラが周囲を録画します。振動センサーと大音量アラームが異常な動きに反応し、ユーザーと周囲の人々に警告します。タッチパネル式のスマートデジタルロックが不正な電源オフを防ぎ、モバイルアプリケーションによる遠隔操作も可能です。本体はリサイクル可能なABSおよびPCを射出成形して製作されています。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀賞

Gaze ポータブルセキュリティデバイスは、見事で印象的なハイエンドのデザインに授与される、非常に権威ある評価である A' Design Award 銀賞の受賞作品です。銀賞の受賞作品は、きわめて輝かしく創造性に富んだ作品であり、デザイナーの傑出した専門知識、才能、洞察力を示しています。Gaze ポータブルセキュリティデバイスは、素晴らしい代表作であり、驚くほどプロフェッショナルで、深く革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銀賞を受賞したデザインは、非常に注目すべき称賛される発明であり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に寄与し、それを前進させます。Gaze ポータブルセキュリティデバイスは、多くの人に羨まれる創造物であり、欲求を呼び覚まし、前向きな感情をもたらし、驚きと感嘆を灯します。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Gaze is a small portable security gadget created to guard users’ belongings. In addition to its sleek cyber appearance, it is designed to emerge into people’s everyday lives with a simple and user-friendly interface. It is equipped with an FHD 200-degree fisheye camera lens that records the movement of its surroundings. Gaze is protected by an innovative digital lock and a vibration sensor alarm system, which will alert the user and people nearby when abnormal movement is detected.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1. Dimensions: 88mm x 40mm x 22mm, Net Weight: 65g 2. Camera Module: 200-degree Fisheye Camera Lens, Image Stabilization Video 3. Recording Module: MP4 (H.264) Video Format, Full-HD 1080p Video Resolution, 1/2.9 Image Sensor, Loop Recording 4. Vibration Sensor Module: Vibration Detector, High Volume Buzzer Alarm, Smart Digital Lock System with Touch Panel, Audio Microphone, Built-in Memory, Waterproof Robust Structural Design 5. Battery & Charging: Built-in Lithium Ion Battery, USB-C, Pogo-pin Charging 6. Wifi Enabled: GAZE’s Mobile Phone APP
Tags: Alarm, Fisheye, 360, Camera, Security, Guardian, Gadget, Accessor, App
Production Technology: Gaze uses injection moulding for production with its main body composed of ABS and PC to enhance durability. Its' top layer is formed of PMMA with in-mould decoration. Hot runner technology is used in the moulding process. The material of the main body is 100% recyclable and eco-friendly plastic. The logo is engraved on the main body. Snap-fit and screw are used instead of glue for the assembly method.
Design Challenge: The team had to choose the right balance between camera coverage and level of distortion due to the fisheye nature of a wide-degree lens, such that perpetrators can be clearly identified. Programming theft alerts and smart digital lock systems is also challenging, as we aim to minimize false alerts to reduce unnecessary embarrassment. The trade-off between battery life and the size of the device was also considered.

Production viability – we want Gaze to be an affordable product; considering there is no identical product in the market, we bear the risk of unfavourable market acceptance.
Research: The team conducted market research to find a similar product in the market with no success. Theft-related crime statistics from around the world are then collected to evaluate the imminence of developing this product. In the U.S., over 5 million larceny theft is recorded in 2019 per FBI data. Theft is characterized by a low clearance rate and high evidential difficulties. Less than 6% of recorded theft offences are charged, and no suspect could be identified for over 74% of the cases per UK ONS data. Victims mostly lost their wallets, laptop or entire bag in risky locations such as café, restaurants and bars. Apart from monetary loss, statistics by UK ONS showed the majority of the victims felt annoyed, angry and shocked by their negative emotional impact.

We hope Gaze can bring a positive social impact to society by promoting a sense of justice and bringing people together. While Gaze cannot physically stop or catch thieves, strangers sitting next to you can when they hear Gaze’s alert.
Inspiration: There are situations in life where people have to leave their personal belongings unattended for a period, be it a restroom break in the café, playing basketball or enjoying time at the beach. This is when our valuable belongings are most vulnerable to theft. I have been a victim of theft and would like to do something about this. Gaze is designed to prevent theft from happening, scare away thieves when theft is taking place, and assist in prosecution should the worst-case scenario happen.
Project Duration: This project started in Nov 2020 in Hong Kong.
Operation Flow: Simply place Gaze on the table or floor to safeguard users’ belongings. After turning on the device for video recording, the vibration detection and the smart digital lock will also be activated; the password is required to turn off the device. Unless someone successfully turns off the device, it will continue recording until out of battery. Users can operate Gaze and unlock it by pressing the panel button. Alternatively, users can remotely control Gaze via the mobile phone app.
Patents: Trademark (2021) Lofty Factory Company Limited.
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #2: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #3: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #4: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #5: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.