SingTel's new LIVEcam home surveillance system combines mobile technology with old fashioned security cameras. The camera, which is password protected and SIM card enabled, allows users to dial in to see what's going on at the home front. Pan, tilt, and zoom features are all controlled from the keypad of your cellphone.
The 0.3 megapixel camera comes with a built-in microphone and 512 megabytes of memory video recording. The camera is battery-operated, allowing it to be completely portable. It requires no configuration or installation and is equipped with infra-red video capture to improve images in dark spaces and at night.
The best thing about this package is the whole shebang costs less than $300.
Home Surveillance via Cell Phone
SingTel LIVEcam
Trend Themes
1. Mobile-enabled Home Surveillance - SingTel's LIVEcam system demonstrates the potential for combining mobile technology and security cameras in home surveillance.
2. Portable and Easy-to-use Security Cameras - The battery-operated LIVEcam camera offers a simple and affordable way to set up home surveillance.
3. Enhanced Video Capture - The infra-red video capture feature of the LIVEcam improves the quality of video recording in low light conditions.
Industry Implications
1. Home Security - There are opportunities to innovate and simplify home security systems through the integration of mobile technology and battery-operated cameras.
2. Mobile Technology - The integration of mobile technology in home surveillance presents opportunities for tech companies to expand in the home security market.
3. Video Technology - The LIVEcam's infra-red video capture feature highlights the potential for improved video capture in low-light conditions, a technology that could be applied to security systems but also in other sectors such as cinematography or video conferencing.