Embedded Spy Cameras for Home Use
Spy cameras - nothing new here Embedded cameras have been around for years, but now they are becoming cheaper and in a larger variety of products for the average consumer. This article will give you a taste of what’s available right now.
Starting off our list is the calculator spycam. It’s essentially a desktop calculator with a very small video camera embedded in its side. It also works as a desktop calculator making the illusion complete. Expect to get at least 25 frames per second at a 320×240 resolution. Also look for multiple video and photo recording formats, such as AVI, MPEG4, and MP3.
Of course, we had to include a surveillance camera watch. These wristwatches look like those straight out of a James Bond movie. They typically look like pricey analog watches and have the camera hidden in the face. In one example, the lens is deftly hidden in the numbering. Due to the smaller size, the video quality isn’t quite as good as in a larger device. It is still remarkable for something you can get for under $200.
No roundup of spycams would be complete without a pair of spy camera sunglasses. Look for those that can take both photos and video. Look for a model that can shoot at least with a 1.3 Megapixel resolution. Again, under $200, you can turn into a secret agent fast.
If you need to take images or video remotely or above ground, then get an RC spy plane. This is perfect for reconnaissance. Most people wouldn’t even stop to think that a remote controlled plane could take photos or record video.
If you would rather keep things on terra firma, then there are lots of options for RC cars and trucks with embedded cameras. You could even make your own easily. There are even models that will beam live video to a remote screen or headset.
If you have kids and want to keep an eye on the nanny or babysitter, then you’ll want something a bit different. A desktop calculator may not cut it as it won’t fit in in a child’s bedroom or the living room. Look around for toys that also have spycams embedded in them. Some of these will even record and transmit live video (like a webcam). Some can even be viewed live over the Internet. Then all you need to see what’s going on at home, is a computer and Web browser hooked up to the Internet.
You can see a nice roundup of specific examples of these embedded spy camera devices at this popular electronics gadget blog.
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