SERVICE GUIDEUMIMIRU :Beach Monitoring Application Using
Fixed-point Observation Devices
TEAMknow Inc.

SERVICE GUIDESERVICE VISION
The cooperation of local residents in beachcleanups and other activities is essential tomaintaining

beautifulbeaches

freeoflitter. In order to encourage such activities,
it is necessary to visualize the eﬀects ofsuch activities and to raise the awarenessof local residents about the marine litter

problem in a natural way by using toolsthat allow them to easily check the statusof the beaches.

This service will expand the number ofinitiatives aiming to monitor the sea in thecommunity through『UMIMIRU』, a smartphone
application that allows users to view

images of beaches in chronological ordertaken by ﬁxed-point observation devices.

��SERVICE GUIDESERVICE FEATURES
Fixed-point observation devices will be used to sequentially photograph beachconditions, which will be linked to the 『UMIMIRU』 smartphone application tofoster the habit of watching over the sea among local residents.

��SERVICE GUIDESERVICE OVERVIEW

Installation of ﬁxed-point

Linking withUMIMIRU

cleanup activities, etc.

Fixed-point observation devices are installed

The『UMIMIRU』smartphone application

The app can be linked to beach cleanup

has a reinforced exterior to provide

be linked to create an information envi-

allowing people to be guided to suchobservation devices

to capture beach conditions. The device
durability against wind, rain, and salt
damage.

OPTIONAL

and ﬁxed-point observation device willronment that allows local residents toeasily "keep an eye" on the beach.

Guidance to beachinformation near the installation area,activities.

We can also provide PR and branding support related to marine litter in collaboration with OR (OceansResearch), a web media platform that connects individual actions with social issues related to the seas.

��SERVICE GUIDE��PROCESS and SCHEDULE

１stMonth

Installation of
Fixed-point

Observation Devices（including pre-surveys）

� rd�� th� ndMonths

Months

Linking with theContinuousUMIMIRU smartphone

operation and use

applicationof application※ Includes maintenance of both the ﬁxed-point devices and the smartphone application.
※ Continuous operation for more than � year is also possible.

COSTStandard Plan ▶ �,���,��� JPY
As of March ����SERVICE GUIDETEAMknow Inc.

Location ： �-��-�-��� Shakujiidai, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative ： Yasuyuki Fukatsu, CEOWebsite ： https: // know-corp.jp /Business Description● Responsible for planning, producing, and direction of a variety of content ,from digital to analog.

Inquiries about this service

Project Ikkaku Secretariat (in Leave a Nest)
ikkaku@lne.st

Web site is here.
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https: // ikkaku.lne.st /��SERVICE GUIDEABOUT PROJECT IKKAKU
Project Ikkaku was launched in ���� by the Nippon Foundation, JASTO, and Leave a Nest
with the goal of realizing businesses that reduce marine waste in society.

The project adopts a process that promotes the development and commercialization of

innovative technologies through the collaboration of "hyper-interdisciplinary teams"
including venture companies with new technologies and unconventional ideas, as well as
academic institutions, town factories, large corporations, and small and medium-sizedbusinesses. With support from the Nippon Foundation, a number of services have beendeveloped over a three-year period through ����.

From April ����, we will continue to work with the participating teams as a stand-alone
project to promote the social implementation of businesses that reduce marine waste.

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