It depends entirely on what hardware you're using. I can tell you now, it may not be worth writing your own software as there are some outstanding solutions out there. GeoVision makes a capture card that takes security camera inputs and records the video in your choice of resolutions and formats, including Mpeg4 and H264. The feature set is incredible, such as motion-sensitive recording and unattended object alarms. The card includes the GeoVision Multicam app.
This is, of course, Windows only but it may be worth looking into. I use this stuff for my store's security systems and couldn't be happier. Well worth the money. <http://www.geovision.com.tw/> If you really want to try it, I would recommend an IP camera from SuperCircuits. They're not the cheapest, and especially expensive with motorized PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) but they're likely your best bet. <http://www.supercircuits.com/index.asp? PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=480>. I personally don't like IP cameras, and stick with standard cameras which connect over BNC. This one is my personal favorite - excellent quality and features for little money: <http://www.supercircuits.com/index.asp? PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=5613>. I have a few dozen of these and I can vouch on they're quality. But be warned, very very little of security stuff is designed for Mac OS X. It's all Windows or set-top boxes. I wish there were more OS X- compatible options, but there just aren't. On Mar 8, 2007, at 3:45 AM, Youri wrote: > Thank you for the links. I must have a closer look at it as there > are no > mention of Mac OS X drivers in the different things I have seen. Of > course I could go with a PC, but... > > The solution with TCP/IP webcams seems interesting as it looks quite > easy to set. Using a RB app that would monitor each webcam in a > loop or > at demand using a simple htmlwiever. > > I have to have a closer look at the Pololu and ETH32 as I am a total > novice in Electronic. _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
