Research on Webcam

A small portable video camera that rely on streaming and recording of images in real time/video to a computer, life streaming websites or network. It is connected by  USB cable, Ethernet, orWi-Fi.Their most popular use is the establishment of video links, permitting computers to act as videophones or video conference stations. It is widely use as security surveillance (CCTV mode), computer vision, video broadcasting, and for recording social videos. Webcams are selling in low manufacturing cost and can be bought/found in any of computer accessories shops. But, there is still disadvantage of the webcam in security and privacy issues, as some built-in webcams can be remotely activated via spyware by using hacking to access to other personal computer.

Ways of people using webcam:

Video calling and conferencing:

It is the most common way of people using webcam around the world. To access this ability, the person must have an account for instant messenger and Skype to access the live streaming with other friends by using video calling. In addition, this is also another new way of having conferencing with other friends around the world, which have reduce their pay for flight tickets to having conferencing in a particular area.

Video records and still image:

Webcam can be use as video record to record a short clip and even snap a photos for your posting. Mostly all the new Pc’s and laptops are building in with this feature/software when the computers arrive.

Childcare webcast video monitoring:
It offers improved security, communication, and increased service value in day-care facilities and in the house when the parent is not around or maybe the children are having stay over their babysitter’s house. By just simply click, children have their opportunity to talk by video calling with parent, which is temporary working in outstation. In addition, it can become a monitoring webcam to monitor the behaviour of children when they are alone in the house.

Webcam security:

Webcam can be use as security camera with some software that can be downloaded in the web. To access the viewing of webcam, it requires I.P address, USB or Wi-Fi of the computer that is connected to the webcam. How it works? well, the webcam will snap photos when  movement , sound and body heat of object that pass by the recording area is detected and being stored inside the computer itself. Other then snapping pictures, video recording of detected objects are also considered one of the way of webcam can do.

Reference: Wikipedia – webcam

Software for webcam:

Skype :

Website :www.skype.com

Operating System : IOS, Window XP, Window Vista, Mac Os X, Window Phone, Blackberry Os, HP WebOs, Symbian,Android and Linux.

Features :

 -video calling

-Screen sharing

-share files or links

-voice mail

-instant messaging

-making calls like phone

Active WebCam 11.4:

Website :http://www.pysoft.com/ActiveWebCamMainpage.htm

Operating System : Window XP, Window Vista.

Features :

- stream video

- runson own HTTP server that all users, connected to your
computer, can watch your cameras and play back recorded video files.

 -Uploads images to web site using FTP protocol for viewers point Internet

Browsers to your web site and watch captured video.

Camfrog video chat :

 

Website :http:www.camfrog.com

Operating System : Window XP, Window Vista,Window 2000,Window 2003,Mac Os X

Features :

- video chatting

- Video conferencing

- Instant messaging

-file transferring to others

Webcam Soft:

Website :http://webcamsoft.net/

Operating System : Window XP, Window Vista ,Mac Os X

Features :

- video chatting

- Video conferencing

- the software is add on with interactive particles effects ( when video

chatting, your face is being edited with the effects like become long face,

short face and triangular face. )