FOSS GSM security camera?

W. B. Kranendonk wankelwankel at yahoo.com
Fri Feb 25 15:05:21 CET 2011


--- On Fri, 2/25/11, Sam Kuper <sam.kuper at uclmail.net> wrote:
> Does anyone know of an open source (hardware/software/both)
> GSM
> security cameras? I.e. a device with at least the following
> features:
> 
> * Mains powered.
> * Includes rechargeable battery to provide uninterruptible
> power
> supply for several hours in case of mains failure.
> * Can be controlled via SMS.
> * Built-in motion sensor (e.g. passive infra-red).
> * Built-in camera with automatic night-vision (e.g. by
> means of infra-red LEDs).
> * Can be configured to automatically capture photos or
> video from
> camera and send same via MMS to a given list of phone
> numbers, when
> motion is detected.

How about a Freerunner with a webcam connected? Using a modified USB-hub, the FR can be powered while controlling the webcam. Debian on FR provides "motion" for doing all kinds of things with the camera.

Boudewijn


      



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