[General] Letter From Mojave - Looking For Advice on Security Systems

[Joshua Pritt]

I bet the movement algorithm we use to show shopstatus could be used as a
trigger take pictures and play a loud recording of people talking inside.
On Aug 13, 2012 12:48 AM, "Ethan Chew" <spacefelix at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello from Mojave!
>
>          I'm looking for some advice on how to build a security system
> with surveillance and alarms for some buildings in Mojave, CA.  Right now,
> we've been having an issue with businesses in the business district getting
> vandalized.
>          My thoughts have been that something similar to the camera system
> at Makers Local 256 would be useful in the community.  Would anyone be able
> to refer me as to how it is built?
>          Another idea for a system from one of our residents:
>
> "I have an idea you folks might check out. The cops tell us that burglars
>> usually knock on doors to see if anyone is home. If no one answers they try
>> to break-in.
>> How about a video and audio-equipped doorbell that would send a signal to
>> a cell phone that could be answered and record a photo of the thief? It
>> could also be equipped to activate from knocking.
>> This could also send the signal to the home's landline phone - my wife
>> and I always forward our home phone to our mobile when we are both away
>> from the house.
>> There are already video-audio doorbells on the market which could be
>> modified…"
>
>
>         Would any of you have any references to hacks or ideas that could
> lead to hacks that could help Mojave out?
>
>                      - Ethan Chew, Mojave Makers
>
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