- U-CITY standard classification system
Information collection tech
This technology makes it possible to measure and transmit urban information to provide U-CITY services. It includes information measurement technology (smart facilities construction technology) and communication infrastructure technology (information communication network configuration technology).
| Classification |
Technology |
| Information Collection Technology |
Information measurement technology (smart facilities construction technology) |
Near field communication technology |
Passive RIFD, active RFID, mobile RFID, etc. |
| Sensor technology |
Physical sensor, chemical sensor, bio sensor, etc. |
| Location information collection technology |
GPS, infrared-based positioning technology, WLAN-based positioning technology ultrasound-based positioning technology, image-based positioning technology, etc. |
| Others |
Smart card, CCTV, etc. |
| Communication infrastructure technology (information communication network configuration technology) |
Sensor Network |
Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, Binary CDMA, WiBEEM, etc. |
| Wireless Communication Network |
HSPA (HSDPA, HSUPA), LTE, WiMax, WiBro, CDMA, EVDO, Ad-Hoc Network, Wireless Mesh Network (WMN), Wi-Fi, Femto Cell, Bluetooth, etc. |
| Wired Communication Network |
Internet network, telephone network, high-speed network (xDSL), FTTH, HFC, MSPP, VOIP, PON, etc. |
Information processing technology
This technology changes or processes collected information to make a best use of it in consideration of service purposes. It consists of U-CITY integration operations center (operations center configuration technology) and information processing and conversion technology.
| Classification |
Technology |
| Information processing technology |
U-CITY integration operations center (operations center configuration technology) |
Operating hardware |
Operating server-related technology, control center, integration control terminal, Internet Data Center (IDC)-related technology, etc. |
| Operating software |
EKP, directory information service, WAS, CRM, DBMS, BPM, SCM, search engine, authentication server, Firewall, SOA, Web Service, etc. |
| Others |
Operating center security · certification system, distance security system, etc. |
| Information processing and conversion technology |
U-CITY integration platform, U-CITY service middleware, context-aware technology, etc. |
- U-CITY category classification system
Information utilization technology
This technology makes processed information available for citizens, public organizations and service users. It includes ‘unit service supply technology’ which realizes U-CITY unit services, ‘U-CITY service interface technology’ which handles interface with users and ‘common technology’ which is commonly used in various unit services.
Information utilization technology – Unit service supply technology
| Category |
Description |
| U-administration |
- Mobile administrative support technology
- Smart ID card introduction, management and utilization technology
|
| U-transportation |
- U-City optimization ITS technology
- Realtime integration traffic information database construction and service technology
- Vehicle-facilities and inter-vehicle mobile information exchange technology
- Smart high-tech U-transportation network development technology
|
| U-public health, medical care, welfare |
- Electronic Health Record (HER) and public medical service technology through information sharing among institutions
- Distance health checkup technology for the aged living alone and the handicapped
- Customized high-tech public health and welfare service technology
|
| U-environment |
- Environmental monitoring technology for realtime environmental monitoring and management
- Reduction of pollutants in urban water resources and integrated management system development technology
- U-IT based multifunctional eco-green development technology
- U-based, energy-saving and resource-cycling eco-city development and management technology
|
| U-security, disaster prevention |
- Security sensor and CCTV-based positing management technology
- 112 and 112 call center linkage technology
- Realtime monitoring on bridge, tunnel and cultural assets and disaster monitoring technology
- Establishment of 3D space information for national assets to be well prepared against disasters
- Smart disaster prevention and response technology by type of disaster
|
| U-facilities management |
- Smart facilities management technology
- Infrastructure development and management technology to support smart grid
- GIS-IT convergence technology
|
| U-education |
- Smart educational facilities (U-blackboard, U-desk, etc.) and educational environment technology
- Educational U-based complex terminal (digital school textbooks) utilization technology
- Information-based lifelong learning stage
|
| U-culture, tourism and sports |
- Wired/wireless integration e-currency technology to provide culture, tourism and sports services
- Urban cultural asset database development and sharing technology
- Specialized one-stop culture, tourism and sports service supply technology
- Ubiquitous cultural space (ex: library, museum, art museum, exhibition hall, etc.) development technology
- Next-generation Internet environment, cultural information guide in mobile environment and contents (virtual reality, virtual world) service technology
- Ubiquitous sports (ex: operation, record management, customized exercise management, sporting goods, etc.) technology
- Smart sports stadium construction technology and virtual reality sports simulation technology
|
| U-logistics |
- LBS-based realtime vehicle tracing and distance vehicle management technology
- Hazard material (ex: explosive cargo, radioactive cargo, waste, etc.) transportation and storage safety technology
RFID/USN-based smart and advanced integration logistics management technology
|
| U-labor, employment |
- Communication technology for realtime cooperation and smart work |
| U-others |
- Digital lighting-based urban landscape and building image improvement technology
- Emotion-based technology which provides two-way entertainment services
- Digital emotional lighting technology which combines sensor and emotional lighting acoustic system in the waterside space
- High-tech street technology to build a safe and pleasant street for pedestrians
|
Information utilization technology – Unit service supply technology
This technology makes processed information available for citizens, public organizations and service users. It includes ‘unit service supply technology’ which realizes U-CITY unit services, ‘U-CITY service interface technology’ which handles interface with users and ‘common technology’ which is commonly used in various unit services.
| Category |
Description |
| KIOSK |
An automated computer system installed at a public place for citizens’ convenience
It is available as various terminals such as ATM for financial transaction, ticketing and purchase terminal and information search terminal. |
| Wall Pad |
A multimedia control device hung onto the walls at home or at work
It includes smart interphone, lighting, gas and curtain control devices. It handles web access and communication with the outside. |
| Smart Card |
Simple plastic card, just at the size of a credit card, with a microprocessor, security module, memory module and input/output module embedded inside |
| Information Terminal |
A device which provides a variety of information
It receives information and provides the information users want. In Ubiquitous City, information terminal refers to the wired/wireless integration information terminal which includes mobile phone and wireless Internet. |
| Media Board |
Media board provides a variety of contents such as video, image and Internet multimedia through a large display. In Gangnam-gu, there is Media Pole. |
| Others |
LCD, LED, touch sensor technology, user-based interface technology, bio signal-based user interface technology, etc. |
Information utilization technology – common technology
| Category |
Description |
| GIS |
Geographic Information System is an information system which integrates and uses geographic data and related attribute data. |
| LBS |
Location Based Service is information service which locates a user’s position and uses location information by using GPS and mobile communication technology. |
| Telematics |
Car-related information service which uses car-outside system and inter-car communications |
| Others |
Mobile web, virtual reality, tec. |
Other technologies
- The technologies which are not included in U-CITY infrastructure among U-CITY service technologies and necessary for the stable and economic construction and operation of U-CITY
Information security technology
This technology is necessary to protect personal and public information which is handled in providing U-CITY services. In fact, the information security technology is the most important in the U-CITY project. It is aimed to prevent accidents in advance.
| Category |
Technology |
Description |
| Protection of Personal Information |
Encryption Technology |
SSL, personal firewall, PKI-based authentication technology, etc. |
| Filtering Technology |
Spam filtering, cookie cutter, spyware killer, etc. |
| Anonymization Technology |
Anonymous mailing system, onion routing, etc. |
| Protection of Public Information |
Network Infrastructure Protection Technology |
Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IPv6 terminal authorization and service protection technology, USN device security technology, etc. |
| Digital Copyright Management Technology |
This technology prevents an illegal copy of digital contents and protects the copyright holder’s right. It is used in the Internet broadcasting and mobile devices. |
| Others |
Kill tag technique, recording technique, RFID user privacy protection technology, bio authentication technology, smart card user authentication technology, key control technology which is necessary in security sensor node, etc. |
Energy-saving technology
| Technology |
Description |
| Smart Grid |
Power efficiency technology such as smart metering through which a user can control energy consumption depending on price conditions |
| Hybrid Energy Technology |
This technology minimizes power supply to facilities by using the supplied power and internally produced power at the same time. |
| Others |
Geothermal heating technology, exhaust heat recovery system technology, energy storage technology, etc. |
Infrastructure management and protection technology
| Technology |
Description |
| U-CITY Equipment Realtime Monitoring Technology |
Equipment monitoring and failure monitoring technology after installing various devices such as sensor and ultra-small CCTV in the major U-CITY equipment |
| Distance Recovery and Control Technology |
Distance U-CITY infrastructure status check, recovery and control technology using control robot technology |
| Urban Information Backup Technology |
This technology efficiently saves and manages urban facility management and U-CITY service information |
| Others |
Realtime urban information supply technology, etc. |
Business model development technology
| Technology |
Description |
| Advertising Revenue Model Development Technology |
This technology makes it possible to make profits after putting on advertisements through the information supply facilities such as smart facilities. |
| Carbon Credit Revenue Model Development Technology |
Technologies which make profits by selling carbon credit |
| Public-Private Joint Venture Operation |
Urban facilities are jointed developed and operated by private firms and local government bodies, and revenues are properly shared. |
| Others |
Development of joint public-private investment plan, development of private operating model, etc. |
* Source: MLTM Announcement No. 2009-441
