Security cameras aren't just for big corporations any longer!

摘要

Thanks to the dropping cost of camera technology and the proliferation of broadband connections and home LANs, affordable solutions are now available for the average consumer. In this article we look at a solution using the D-Link DCS-900W IP camera and a Pocket PC equipped with a program called ViewCom-mander-Mobile. Why create a remote viewing system? Here are just a few possibilities: 1. Keep an eye on the kids in the backyard while they are playing. 2. See who's at your front door before you answer it. 3. Keep an eye on your pet while you're at work. 4. Find out who's raiding the refrigerator late at night. 5. Look in on an elderly relative to see how their doing. 6. Find out if the babysitter is doing his/her job correctly. 7. Keep an eye on your vacation home. 8. Present the police with a video of the thief who broke into your home while you were away.