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Home > Use a wireless security camera and USB receiver for a simple way to get more out of your surveillance system
January 30, 2007
By: Lynn Bryant
USB technology has made it simple to utilize and
incorporate different peripherals directly through your
personal computer. Computer printers, digital cameras,
phones, memory, and even video cameras can all be connected
to your PC using USB technology. The technology facilitates
the transfer of data back and forth between the attached
device and your PC. For purposes of this article, we are
going to explore how you can easily transform your personal
computer into a video monitoring station for your
surveillance network with a wireless security camera and USB
receiver.
Wireless surveillance technology and USB receivers are
very popular because they really help simplify the entire
setup process. Utilizing a USB receiver gives you the
ability to easily convert your personal computer into a
video monitor where you can view video feeds directly from
your USB wireless surveillance system. This eliminates the
need to purchase a separate monitoring device, and gives you
the added convenience of being able to view and manage video
feeds directly from your computer screen.
In the remainder of this article, we will seek to review
some of the surveillance systems available on the market
that incorporate this USB technology.
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MobiCam 70006 USB Receiver -- This receiver from
MobiCam
is designed to work with the
MobiCam Wireless System allowing you to record video
and audio directly to your PC or VCR without having to
purchase a PC-based digital capture card. You simply
attach this receiver to your computer using the built in
USB adapter. This device costs $129.00 and is compatible
with any of Mobicam's systems or wireless cameras.
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Brickhouse Wireless Color Camera/Receiver --
Brickhouse Security sells a wireless system with a USB
receiver that comes with many unique features. The system
supports up to three cameras, and supports a motion
activated alarm feature that will automatically generate
an alert to a pager or phone of your choice. The receiver
connects directly to your PC giving you the ability to
view and manage captured video feeds directly from your
wireless cameras. This entire system from Brickhouse,
which comes with one camera, is on sale now for $249.95.
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PC Video/USB Adapter Kit from X10 -- This unique
device from
X10.com has an RCA jack on one end and a USB jack on
the other. It allows you to connect any X10 camera and
receiver directly to your PC for easy viewing and
management. This device sells for $69.99.
If you are looking to get more out of your surveillance
network, but do not want to put a whole lot of money into
it, a USB receiver device might be all you need. Get the
added convenience of monitoring and management through your
personal computer without having to purchase a DVR device.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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