USB Webcam Hides Its Eye for Complete Privacy
Katie Cordrey — May 3, 2010 — Tech
References: coolest-gadgets & everythingusb
Chinese camera specialist Gsou has new anti-peep USB webcams. Each anti-peep cam is equipped with a robotic arm that automatically covers the camera lens as soon as a video conference session ends. A manual override lets users uncover the lens at will.
The 5-layer glass coating lens provides good-quality video, but the Gsou USB webcam doesn’t support HD video calls. Still, it's awfully cute, and who doesn't like the idea of controlling video privacy?
The 5-layer glass coating lens provides good-quality video, but the Gsou USB webcam doesn’t support HD video calls. Still, it's awfully cute, and who doesn't like the idea of controlling video privacy?
Trend Themes
1. Anti-peep Webcams - Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in creating webcams with advanced privacy features that detect peeping and automatically cover the lens.
2. Robotic Arm Technology - There is potential for disruptive innovation in applying robotic arm technology to various devices, such as webcams, to enhance user privacy and security.
3. Video Privacy Solutions - Disruptive innovation can be pursued in developing new solutions that maximize user control over video privacy, like the manual override feature of the Gsou USB webcam.
Industry Implications
1. Surveillance and Security - The surveillance and security industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating advanced privacy features into their camera products.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating robotic arm technology into their devices to enhance privacy and convenience.
3. Video Conferencing - The video conferencing industry can benefit from disruptive innovation that focuses on developing video privacy solutions that give users greater control over camera activation and deactivation.
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