Re: Video Surveillance Software?

[jb <jb_sgf@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dave wrote:

> On Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:30:43 GMT, "JW" <jweb@xxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>>I posted this on security alarms NG but haven't gotten any replies yet.
>>I thought it may be better suited for posting here.
>>
>>I am in the process of trying out a Lorex system that uses software by
>>Strategic Vista. The system consists of a USB capture device and software,
>>that's it.  I can't seem to get some of the program features to work so I
>>was wondering if there might be a better software package out there.
>>Here's a
>>link to the system:
>>http://lorexstore.strategicvista.com/product.aspx?id=764
>>BTW: The price listed is not what it sells for...I think I know why it' a
>>clearance item. (Radio Shack...35.00)
>>Thanks for any advice.   Joe
>>
>
> I'm a software developer and have something that I use to
> guard the alley behind my apartment. I'm willing to let
> others try it if I can get some minimal feedback on how it
> works and what capture device was verified with it. It's not
> fancy but it records into .AVI files and has a motion
> detector, and alarm.
>
> If you want to try it you must have...
>
> * a very fast CPU (at least 1 GHZ...I think. I'm using dual
> 2.8 GHZ in my system)
> * Direct draw capable display adapter
> * a capture device that works with my SW (but who knows
> which ones unless someone helps me test it)
> * 32 bit Windows (NT, W2K, Xp), not 98, M/E nor 95.
>
> I've already confronted possible car burglars and it's
> prevented crime just by alerting me when someone comes into
> the alley at night. No one comes into the alley without my
> knowledge. I'm also using a very sensitive night camera
> (DX-8263SL) with it.
>
> http://www.davee.com/tldvr
>
> Dave


Dave, can your software handle multiple camera's?