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

[Ethan Chew]

Yes,

      May I have a reference to the algorithm?

               - Ethan/spacefelix

On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Joshua Pritt <ramgarden at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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