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(Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomoya Hoshi), a leading company in solving labor shortage issues and developing multiple SaaS services, announces the addition of a new feature, "Check the number of appearances," an online photo sales service for nursery schools and kindergartens, utilizing the machine learning model AI. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomoya Hoshi), an online photo sales service for preschools and kindergartens, has added a new function that uses machine learning model AI: "frequency check. This function automatically counts the number of times each preschooler appears in a photo, eliminating the need for visual checks to ensure uniformity and reducing the workload of preschool staff.
Enphoto is an online photo sales service for preschools and kindergartens that has been introduced at more than 4,900 preschools nationwide and used by a cumulative total of approximately 340,000 parents (as of September 30, 2024). By capturing children's experiences, growth, and smiling faces, Photo has contributed to the creation of precious family memories.
Features of the new "Appearance Count Check" function
The "Check Appearance Count" function was developed based on Enphoto's experience and expertise in photo sales to date, and incorporates AI-based image analysis and analysis technology using machine learning models.
1, Just upload photos! It is possible to check the number of appearances of the preschoolers before publishing the album!
When a preschool employee uploads a photo, the system automatically recognizes the pre-registered preschooler's photo and counts the number of times each preschooler appears in the album. The number of appearances of each child can be checked prior to publication to parents, thus preventing inconsistencies from album to album.
2、Easily check the average number of sheets (base value) with the intuitive UI!
Not only the number of appearances for each preschooler, but also the average number of sheets (standard value) is automatically displayed. The intuitive UI design makes it easy to check the standard values at a glance.
3, Checking throughout the year to reduce the burden when producing yearbooks and graduation albums!
The "Number of Appearances Check" is applied to albums associated with each fiscal year, so you can also check the average number of photos taken throughout the year (the standard value). This makes it easier to be aware of the balance when taking pictures by checking regularly at milestones such as monthly or events. Furthermore, continuous confirmation will help reduce variations and adjustments in the number of appearances when producing yearbooks and graduation albums.
Development Background
Photo sales at preschools are an important opportunity for parents to reflect on their child's life at preschool and how their child has grown without them noticing. While not part of the childcare or educational services themselves, they also play an important role in preschool settings. However, Enphoto's "Survey on Photo Sales at Preschools" revealed that while the need for photo sales has been increasing, it has become a burden for preschool staff to "take a balanced number of photos of preschool children" when taking photos.
Developer Comments
Takahiro Iwasaki, Development Section, Enphoto Division
In developing this function, we made a number of efforts to make it easier for preschool staff to use in their daily operations. Based on a "survey of the actual conditions of photo sales operations at preschools," we developed a function that not only displays the analysis results, but also visualizes the average number of photos (standard value), which leads to clear actions such as, "A-chan is low on X number of photos, so we will take X more photos.
With innovations in AI technology, we are now in an age where analysis and analysis can be automated with high performance and speed. However, we believe that the important question is "How can it be applied to the field?
Enphoto will continue to be close to preschool teachers, listen to their various opinions, and provide more convenient services from the viewpoint of the field.
Enphoto" will continue to actively utilize AI technology to reduce the workload of preschool staff in selling photos. We will also continue to promote DX in childcare to cherish children's memories and further expand our services to please all those involved in childcare.
What is Enphoto?
Bringing more happy memories to families around the world."
Enphoto is an online photo sales service for kindergartens, nursery schools, and parents, where "photo exhibition," "sales," "purchase, and payment" can all be completed on the web.
Select and purchase photos of the park on the web
The park uploads the photos taken and sends a simultaneous email to the parents notifying them of the photo release. Parents select photos on the web, place an order, and receive the photos within 5 business days. The preschool only needs to upload the photos to the website, so there is no need to go through the hassle of displaying and printing them.
Find my child instantly! Face Recognition
The face recognition function allows parents to easily pick up photos of their own children. Authenticated photos can be displayed in priority order, eliminating the need to search for photos.
No need to worry if you don't have a photographer! Photographer Dispatch Service
The Ururu Group also operates the OurPhoto*2 on-site photography service. We can arrange for photographers with solid photographic skills to take high quality pictures of children's cuteness.
Outline of the Ururu Group] Ururu Co.
Established: August 31, 2001
Location: KDX Harumi Building 9F, 3-12-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Tomoya Hoshi
Business Description:
CGS (Crowd Generated Service) business *CGS is URURU's unique business model that utilizes crowd workers.
Telephone answering servicefondesk"
Bidding information bulletin service ".NJSS (NJSS)"nSearch*1"
Photo sales system for kindergartens and nursery schools.photographic playback"
On-site photography serviceOurPhoto*2"
◆Crowdsourcing Business
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◆BPO business *3
Comprehensive outsourcingRururu BPO"
Highly accurate AI-OCR service ".EAS"
Total support service for employment of persons with disabilitieseas next"
1 Operated by Brainfeed Inc.
2 Operated by OurPhoto Co.
3 Operated by Ururu BPO Inc.
For inquiries regarding our services, please contact
URURU Corporation Contact: Sasaki, Sugihara
Email: enphoto@uluru.jp
Contact information for the press
Public Relations: Kozato, Brand Strategy Department, Ururu Inc.
TEL : 070-9073-6144 E-Mail : pr@uluru.jp
Survey of the actual situation in photo sales operations at the park