[ale] a new linux solution for multiple problems

[Geoffrey]

Jeff Hubbs wrote:
>>I've been contemplating doing a similar arrangement but sound activated.
>>Someone in my neighborhood needs to both turn down the volume and get a
>>muffler.  I am thinking 2 cameras at either corner of my lot pointed so
>>their field of view overlaps should get the from and back (i.e. tag) of
>>the offender to my sleep. I'll need low-light-level cameras since it
>>usually happens between 1-2am. Grr.
>>
> 
> 
> I've got an idea for you.  Modern CCD video cameras - even of the webcam
> variety - pick up in the infrared, displaying it as white.  If you can
> flood the street with infrared LEDs - and I believe there are some
> screw-in lamps with a cluster of hi-brightness LEDs for just this
> purpose - then you're good to go.  If your objective is to pick out a
> license plate, you don't have to go for a large area - just rig up an
> LED IR source spotlight-style with a Fresnel lens or some such.

Excellent point, I'll have to check this out. :)

(Spy Kid Gonnabe)

> 
> - Jeff (Spy Kid Wannabe)
> 
> 
> 


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Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

I didn't have to buy my radio from a specific company to listen
to FM, why doesn't that apply to the Internet (anymore...)?


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