Re: Re: Looking for info on WebCams, Internet Cameras, etc.
Originally posted by kwillia
.... be sure to allow video conferencing so you can holler at 'em if you seeing them doing something they aren't supposed to be doing....
Sure thing kwilla! Then the next step is to modify the roomba to receive a "go postal on pets" command so I can finish the required "behavior modification lesson".
SamSpade,
Thanks for the tip. I've read some on the Creative Labs cameras and others that connect to the PC via USB, firewire, etc.
everyone,
So far, I (think I) know I need a camera, some webcam-type software, a web page, and an http server. I think it would be cool to have one of those internet cameras with the built-in web server. They're kinda pricey, and I don't know if they would solve my server issue, which is where the black hole
begins for me.
By service agreement, I can't run a local http server on my PC. So I assume I'm forced to use my ISP's server for my web page. I also assume my ISP will most likely balk at me serving up a page with live streaming video.
I could ramble on about all I don't know about this. But, you'll just get bored, and I'll get tired of typing. So, If you have have a tip, or if you have a friend, co-worker, or great-grandparent that has done this before, I'd appreciate any help I could get. Feel free to PM or email.