Homewatcher, Gotcha as well as many other programs will continuously
monitor
your camera image by comparing the current with the previous image. You set
the
sensitivity threshold, and on the basis of this threshold being triggered
an
action/actions maybe performed such as - email, upload to internet,
pager, X10 command and pretty much anything else you wish.
This is exactly how I have mine setup,
however
I am thinking of making the trigger based on X10 command (PIR triggered)
rather
than directly on the camera to try and reduce the overhead of the constant
processing images on the PC.
Mark
-----Original Message-----
From: rdennys
[mailto:rdennys@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 11 February 2002
14:55
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Newbie
question
on home/web automated security system
Hi, can anyone point me
in
the right direction for the following?.
Following a recent burglary at my home, I want
to
set up a motion
sensitive webcam in my home which tiggers an
alert
to my wap
phone/pda upon activation/movement and a way
to
view this via a web
browser, either on the PDA or my work
PC.
There needs to be some way to efficiently
record/securely archive
images of the intrusion. I also want to be
able to
trigger the panic
button on my alarm system (either the one I
have
or via a new one)
via some form of remote access. If I could
relay
my voice direct to
the intruder then so much the
better.
I don't currently have any home automation
equipment at home but I do
have broadband/always on web access to my home
(but not sure if i
need this if I can dial
in/out)
Is any of this possible/readily available in
the
UK? If so what do i
need, how much technical know how do I need
and
how much is it likely
to cost?
Thanks
For more information: http://www.automatedhome.co.uk
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