Research

Inspiration for LIFECHO started during my studies at Aalto University, where I made a Master's thesis on the topic "Measuring people flow and utilizing people flow data in shopping centers: Current situation and future view."

 

This thesis defines different kinds of people flow measuring techniques in shopping centers and in what kind of applications people flow data is utilized. That is done through literature review and interviews. In addition, it is investigated what are the reasons to choose shopping centers, why is the people flow measured and how is the measuring people flow utilized and applied in shopping centers today and in the future. As a result, today in shopping centers it is commonly used photocell sensors, heat cameras and 3D cameras in core measuring. In addition in new shopping centers, WiFi counting and demographic cameras are used. It is common to utilize people flow data in demand controlled ventilation that adjust the air conditioning according to people amount. In addition to people flow measuring, it is common to measure customer experience and build positive customer experience.