Construction of an IoT Platform for LP Gas Customers
First written in FY2020. 8 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q1. Latest entry: FY2024-Q3.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Comprehensive Energy business, we conducted a demonstration using a disaster-preparedness support system that linked our IoT platform, Iwatani Gateway, with the monitoring system of ot ta Co., Ltd. during Kagoshima City's Sakurajima Volcano Eruption Comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Drill.」
Iwatani Gateway was expanded to a demonstration of a disaster-preparedness support system linked with a monitoring system. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We advanced the introduction of communications equipment enabling the remote opening and closing of gas valves and meter readings, as well as automated filling equipment, and worked to streamline deliveries.」
The digital and communications infrastructure for LP gas customers progressed to the introduction of communications equipment enabling remote opening and closing of gas valves and meter readings. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In promoting digitalization, we worked to create new services that support local communities, including conducting a demonstration trial aimed at the early detection of care-needs risks and the development of preventive services using Iwatani Gateway's data collection and analysis functions.」
Iwatani Gateway was expanded to include demonstration trials of early detection of care-needs risks and preventive services using its data collection and analysis functions. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Using data collected through our proprietary IoT platform, Iwatani Gateway, we worked to support the transition of local communities to carbon neutrality and create new services and value that support people's lives.」
Iwatani Gateway progressed to the stage of using collected data to support local carbon neutrality initiatives and create new services. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the LP gas business, we launched our proprietary IoT platform, Iwatani Gateway, in July 2021. Initially, we will provide services including Gas Monitoring, which monitors gas safety 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and Lifestyle Consultation, which accepts various inquiries through buttons on equipment installed in customers' homes.」
Iwatani Gateway moved from the demonstration stage to service launch, and began providing Gas Monitoring and Lifestyle Consultation services in July 2021. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the LP gas business, we completed the demonstration of our proprietary IoT platform, Iwatani Gateway, and will proceed with installations from fiscal 2021.」
For Iwatani Gateway, the demonstration stage was completed, and a plan was indicated to move to the installation stage from fiscal 2021. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the LP gas business, we established a new company jointly with NEC Corporation, TIS Corporation and NEW COSMOS ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. to commercialize our proprietary IoT platform, Iwatani Gateway.」
The commercialization of Iwatani Gateway progressed to the establishment of a joint venture with NEC Corporation, TIS and NEW COSMOS ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the LP gas business, we began working with manufacturers of gas meters, alarm devices and related equipment to mass-produce the equipment needed to build our proprietary IoT platform, Iwatani Gateway. We also decided to form a business alliance with a security services company covering services nationwide, including monitoring elderly people and emergency call-outs. Through these initiatives, we will provide new businesses and services aimed at resolving the various social issues faced by local communities, including population aging and depopulation.」
The LP gas customer IoT platform was given the name Iwatani Gateway, and the initiative progressed to the start of mass production of related equipment and the decision to form a business alliance with a security services company. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts to build our proprietary IoT platform, we entered into an agreement with Kyotango City and began a demonstration trial to collect data on usage and other conditions by connecting electricity, gas and water meters to gas leak detectors with communications functions installed at LP gas customers' premises in the city.」
The company has newly disclosed the agreement with Kyotango City, the connection of various meters to gas leak detectors with communications functions, and the demonstration trial involving the collection of usage data.