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A high-definition webcam developed and operated by ShinShu Associates. |
Digital camera and micro-processor in one package.
The enclosure is water proof good for out-door.
Installing a camera on the roof. (South of France)
One example of live image, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Click the picture to view the original image which is 3264 X 2448 pixels. (3.1MB file size)
FEATURES
- High image quality
- This webcam uses a Panasonic digital camera while most others use video cameras. Video cameras are no good for dark scenes.
- Plug and play on site.
- The embedded micro-processor connects itself to the network.
Consequently no computer is required. - Very robust and reliable.
- It keeps working so long as the network on site is consistent.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
- Processor initializes the system.
- Processor sets the camera to SHOOT mode via USB.
- Processor triggers the camera to shoot.
- Processor sets the camera to PC mode via USB.
- Move image file to the processor via USB.
- Upload the image file to the server via Internet.
- Repeat this sequence every 10 min.
PROCESSING IN THE SERVER
- Resize and trim the picture.
- Superpose time stamp and copy-right.
- Place the latest image on the web page.
- Sort and store old files in the archive folder.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
- DIMENSION
- W260mm X D260 X H150mm
- NETWORK
- cable or WiFi
- POWER SUPPLY
- approx. 5W, 100 to 220V
- SHOOTING INTERVAL
- 5 min. minimum