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May 8, 2002
Wayne N. Kawamoto
Managing Editor, www.smallbusinesscomputing.com
X10 recently announced its new
FloodCam Kit that is designed to automatically shine lights on
intruders and record their actions on a TV, VCR, or PC. The
wireless device promises to combine the best of surveillance and
automation technology in a system that helps users protect their
businesses.
According to the company, its
FloodCam, which looks much like an ordinary floodlamp, can be
connected to existing outdoor wiring in minutes. A hidden
control panel lets users adjust the light's settings to detect
motion at all times or only after dark. It may be also set to
activate the cameras by light, motion or both.
Once the light and camera are
activated, users can make a permanent record of any activity by
broadcasting the images directly to a TV, PC or VCR using X10's
2.4 Ghz technology. The XRay Vision software lets users save the
evidence on a hard drive or password protected web server. If
you already own a VCR, X10's VCR commander kit works with the
FloodCam to automatically record images based on customized
control settings.
Availability
The complete FloodCam kit includes a built-in motion sensor and
wireless camera, wireless video only receiver, a VCR commander
kit and EagleEye motion sensor. The kit is available for $129.99
at www.x10.com or by calling 1-800-675-3044. The XRay Vision
software is available for free at www.x10.com/xrv (requires USB
Video Capture Adapter).
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