Can I use my Webcam as a Motion Detector and Security Monitor?

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I've tried just about every motion detection software out there. One of my favorites is justrecorded.com They're a recent a startup that does webcam motion detection. Its different from most of the programs out there in that the pictures are stored online in your account, so you can view them from anywhere.

please help for technical support.. can i put up web cams onto a room and monitor it about 50 meters from the computer...
do i need to be connected to the internet to record the movements seen on the web cams....
please need urgent reply..tnaks

I have a Netrome system that came pre-installed on Vista operating system that also has Internet Explorer. I have been using the internet just as I believed anyone would do. Netrome has told me that I have corrupted the system and have to re-image. Is it true that I should not be using the internet as usual?

Good program, I am using it to monitor my daughter while she is sleeping!

For me best and simplest motion detector software is from this site http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=video#mdetect
with a File Size: 187 KB ZIP file

excellent ! I looked and looked and everything i downloaded got uninstalled immediatly till i got the one above by noel. Exactly as smarkies said "best and simplest motion detector software". It recods and save any motion in a video file and stops recording as soon as motion is stopped. so even if there are 100 clips after a day of motion detecting you end up with one video file with all events on it. Super simple to use. I had it working in seconds and totally figured it out in about 2 minutes. Fantastic, thanks !!!

As to mt review above, forget what i said. I have nothing against paying for software if i like it, but this fake freeware doesn't tell you that it is limited to 1 hour then shuts off. I had it all set up for a day when i suspected something would happen and when i checked my PC later that day it has a message sayi ng it stopped after 1 hour because the app hasn't been registerd. (payed for) Well, i would have bought it because i loved the simplicity and it did just what i needed. But i wouldn't pay a cent for it now because the lie about it being freeware ruined a chance for me to catch someone who i supected in the act. I suggest those who write software be up front about it. Don't call it freeware if it is not, and make it obvious that if it's limited you have to register it. I will look elsewhere for another motion detection amp. this guy lost my business. I HATE shareware disguised as freeware,. Don't even use the word "freeware" if it's not !!!!!

Dear Sir,

i am using Boss linux in which i am developing application in Java (JMF) using Netbeans 6.5
for Motion Detection through webcam of logitech quickcam connect model.

(clone reference of camorama tool which u have developed).


my jar files are compiled successfully but my device is not being detected programmatically even if the webcam is detected through terminal.

i have sent my code and screenshot of error.
i have much less of the time as i have to submit my work on monday. so please try to solve my error or else guide me.

waiting for ur kind responsive reply asap.
OS: BOSS and Fedora10
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Thanks & Best Regards,
Yagnesh Vyas
INDIA

I purchased a Logitech webcam, connected it to my Ubuntu 8.10 server. I downloaded the MOTION pkg and had it recording and saving pictures in about half an hour. A link between my jpg's and web server allows me to see what is recorded from any internet access computer. ...Denis

Here is a list of all popular applications that turn your PC to motion detection system. http://www.ugolog.com/pages/25-applications-to-turn-your-webcam-into-home-security-system

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