Hidden Camera Detection, Now Available for ‘Free’

Espresto, Developer of Illegal Camera Detection App 'Lily-ui Jido', Switches to Fully Free Service

Illegal camera graphic. Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] Espresto, the developer of an illegal camera detection application, announced on the 20th that it will make 'Lily's Map' completely free of charge.

Launched in May, Lily's Map is an illegal camera detection app equipped with AI-based technology. Existing illegal camera detection apps use electromagnetic and infrared methods for detection, which had practical limitations in finding hidden illegal cameras. To address this issue, Lily's Map introduced AI detection technology that combines deep learning AI-based camera vision technology with augmented reality (AR) technology to detect small cameras.

Lily's Map, which detects hidden illegal cameras within 40cm distance and a 30-degree angle, visualizes and shares illegal camera detection results on a map through a social networking service (SNS) feature, turning illegal camera detection areas into big data. Espresto is currently developing an IoT solution to expand the Lily's Map service for monitoring and detecting illegal camera installations in accommodations, pubs, and various buildings. Additionally, they are in the final stages of commercializing a 'Right to be Forgotten (tentative)' service that detects and deletes illegally distributed videos. Espresto has converted Lily's Map, which was previously offered as a partially paid detection service, to a fully free service.

Espresto CEO Son Donghyun stated, “It was not an easy decision as it required overturning the existing profit structure, but after the launch of Lily's Map and the continuous occurrence of illegal filming and crimes involving illegal cameras, we felt we must contribute as much as possible, leading us to make this best decision.”