Any way to make the camera motion activated?

850-R · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2008, 12:42 AM

I was thinking it would be awesome to make the camera on my 6800 motion activated. I know there is some software for PCs to make a webcam motion sensing and then record video after the motion, but has anyone developed this for phones? Is it possible??

BigRedGonzo · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2008, 12:47 PM

Motion sensing software on PCs watches the static image from the camera (that is really always on) and when a certain percentage of the pixels change, starts recording. It's probably feasible on the 6800, but the camera would have to be active all the time. Now on the practical side, your battery would last no time and the phone would have to be left still in order for it to work. They make cameras for hunters specifically for this. Wouldn't that be a better option?

**weedahoe** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Well if he left it pluged up in his room and then his GF came over.......well.........you see where Im going with it. it is possible and I have seen some software for it somewhere but I am on many many sites everyday so IDK where it was at.

[EDIT] Now that I think more about it I think it was motion detection software for a PC cam and not a PPC cam. But seriously, you can go to ebay and get a USB DVR and any micro cam if thats what you really want to do. I have 8 cameras personally but they are all outside cams.

#4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2008, 09:07 PM

this is my personal favorite. small, decent quality, and rechargable. also the micro sd card will pop right in to your pda and play in Windows Media player......

http://www.spygearco.com/PI-SpyCamStick-PE.htm