Question: 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). How to solve Camera Surveillance
Software problems? Thanks for any advice.
Answer: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 this Camera
Surveillance Software 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.
