Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sound Amplifier Listening Device
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Sound amplifiers and listening devices are used for several purposes. You can use a sound amplifier to enhance your hearing for TV and Lectures. A sound amplifier is just that a amplifier. Sound amplifiers are often confused with parabolic microphones . Parabolic Microphones are used for listening to voices and sounds that you cannot hear. A sound amplifier on the other hand is used to amplify sound. So if can can hear something , but not very well, a sound amplifier is what you need. If you want to hear a normal conversation across the street, you will be looking for a parabolic microphone.
There are also directional microphones . Directional microphones are best for binoculars and scopes because they are designed to be pointed at a specific area. directional microphones differ from Parabolic Microphones because they are used more like amplifiers than parabolic. The parabolic collect sounds via a dish and direct it to a microphone. A directional microphone points at a specific target and depends on the source of the sound for clarity.
Sound amplifiers and listening devices are used for several purposes. You can use a sound amplifier to enhance your hearing for TV and Lectures. A sound amplifier is just that a amplifier. Sound amplifiers are often confused with parabolic microphones . Parabolic Microphones are used for listening to voices and sounds that you cannot hear. A sound amplifier on the other hand is used to amplify sound. So if can can hear something , but not very well, a sound amplifier is what you need. If you want to hear a normal conversation across the street, you will be looking for a parabolic microphone.
There are also directional microphones . Directional microphones are best for binoculars and scopes because they are designed to be pointed at a specific area. directional microphones differ from Parabolic Microphones because they are used more like amplifiers than parabolic. The parabolic collect sounds via a dish and direct it to a microphone. A directional microphone points at a specific target and depends on the source of the sound for clarity.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Roommates Behaving Badly: 10 Reasons To Have A Hidden Camera
Why the hell is there a gaping hole in my television..? A few moments we all wish we had a hidden camera in place.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The best phone recorder
Get your hands on this device called the Best Phone Recorder. In less than 5 minutes set up you will never miss recording another valuable phone conversation again. Once you set up the recorder it will automatically record each incoming and out going phone call. Load the Included software in your 2000 XP or Vista PC. Connect the recorder to you PC with the included USB Cable and record calls. It really is that easy. With 3 Connections you're ready to go! This break through technology will allow you to record both sides of your phone call. This best Phone recorder goes directly to your PC using a High Speed USB Connection and records to your hard drive. You will have almost unlimited recording times. No more worrying about whether you have enough space left on your tape or digital recorder. This is a great phone recorder for interviews or sales call documentation. Customer support and tech help phone calls can be recorded to increase customer service levels.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
New Mini GPS Tracking system
Mini GPS tracking System Live GPS Tracking
Mini GPS tracking Unit. Use for Vehicle or Personal Tracking
Item#:SV-PT-X5 Live GPS Vehicle Tracker
This Mini GPS tracking System W/ Live GPS Tracking can fit in the palm of your hand. This gps tracking system can map exactly where it is every tens seconds. You can actually watch the unit on the map moving down the street! Check out the Live Demo (Click Here). This live tracking unit interfaces with the latest mapping system so in most cases you can see the building that the vehicle is parked at. Check out this screen shot of several parked vehicles (Click Here). Why wait 5 minutes or even 2 minutes for the other trackers to find the gps unit. This mini GPS tracking System will show you where it is NOW! You can use this mini tracker for Executive protection child and elderly care, even motorcycle tracking. This mini tracker features a virtual fence allowing you to set the parameters of an area and receive a email or text message when the device moves out of the set boundaries. With this newest GPS tracker you can even track a person walking down the street. Its that accurate. Use it to have a location on cyclists or runners use it while jogging to keep track of your daily route for up to 90 days. The easy to use interface included with the tracking on this GPS will hold 90 days of location history. So you can easily look back and observe the vehicles patterns of driving.
Specifications
Transmits its location every 10 seconds
No external Antenna.
Built In rechargeable Battery.
Completely Web Based No Software Needed
Works with any operating system PC and Mac
Built in motion Sensor for extended battery life
Email and Text Alerts.
Set up you own virtual fence.
90 days of historical data
OPTIONAL Cigarette lighter plug available.
Includes
Mini GPS tracking unit
Quick Start Guide
Size
2.28 Wide x 3.90 Long x .90 Deep
Mini GPS tracking Unit. Use for Vehicle or Personal Tracking
Item#:SV-PT-X5 Live GPS Vehicle Tracker
This Mini GPS tracking System W/ Live GPS Tracking can fit in the palm of your hand. This gps tracking system can map exactly where it is every tens seconds. You can actually watch the unit on the map moving down the street! Check out the Live Demo (Click Here). This live tracking unit interfaces with the latest mapping system so in most cases you can see the building that the vehicle is parked at. Check out this screen shot of several parked vehicles (Click Here). Why wait 5 minutes or even 2 minutes for the other trackers to find the gps unit. This mini GPS tracking System will show you where it is NOW! You can use this mini tracker for Executive protection child and elderly care, even motorcycle tracking. This mini tracker features a virtual fence allowing you to set the parameters of an area and receive a email or text message when the device moves out of the set boundaries. With this newest GPS tracker you can even track a person walking down the street. Its that accurate. Use it to have a location on cyclists or runners use it while jogging to keep track of your daily route for up to 90 days. The easy to use interface included with the tracking on this GPS will hold 90 days of location history. So you can easily look back and observe the vehicles patterns of driving.
Specifications
Transmits its location every 10 seconds
No external Antenna.
Built In rechargeable Battery.
Completely Web Based No Software Needed
Works with any operating system PC and Mac
Built in motion Sensor for extended battery life
Email and Text Alerts.
Set up you own virtual fence.
90 days of historical data
OPTIONAL Cigarette lighter plug available.
Includes
Mini GPS tracking unit
Quick Start Guide
Size
2.28 Wide x 3.90 Long x .90 Deep
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Hidden Cameras Complete Camera and Recorder
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The current line of Hidden Cameras has been updated and now includes a recorder with an 8 GIG internal memory. As this is flash memory there are no moving parts to break. Over a year ago this camera started as a 128mb Hidden Camera and now is available in 1 GIG 2 GIG 4 GIG and 8 GIG. No wires to run just turn it on a walk away. Being motion activated this hidden camera will keep an eye on your valuables when you are away. Leave this camera at your apartment to see if you land lord is coming in without permission. Also great as a dorm room camera or as a nanny camera.
The current line of Hidden Cameras has been updated and now includes a recorder with an 8 GIG internal memory. As this is flash memory there are no moving parts to break. Over a year ago this camera started as a 128mb Hidden Camera and now is available in 1 GIG 2 GIG 4 GIG and 8 GIG. No wires to run just turn it on a walk away. Being motion activated this hidden camera will keep an eye on your valuables when you are away. Leave this camera at your apartment to see if you land lord is coming in without permission. Also great as a dorm room camera or as a nanny camera.
This hidden camera is extremely portable and very generic. It looks like nothing leaving you the option to call it any thing. many people tell their employees and friends that it is a air freshener or a temperature sensor. The picture to the right shows the camera pictured front and back. This camera records when motion is present. It save the recordings in picture or video form into the built in flash memory. You then can play back every thing the camera saw through your own TV!
It includes a bracket to mount it a manual and wires to connect to your TV.
It includes a bracket to mount it a manual and wires to connect to your TV.
Monday, September 8, 2008
65 Hour Phone Recorder With Expandable Memory
Our new SleuthGear Digital voice and phone Recorder has 1GB of internal memory and will record 65 hours of phone calls or voice recordings. Then by using the expansion slot you can add up to 4 GB of additional memory (not included) making this a 260 hour phone and voice recorder. The batteries last for 15 hours. This Voice activated telephone recorder will also record any cell phone by using the latest technology ear bud microphone. This is an easy to use recorder with phone recording and voice recording. Use it as a portable drive for up to 5GB storage (with 4GB Micro SD card not included). All the required connectors and power supplies wires adaptors are included for instant use. We even put in the first set of batteries! Unlike many other recorders this one works without software. Plug it in to your USB port and navigate to it just like a regular drive.
Friday, August 15, 2008
More About Hidden Cameras and Covert Complete Cameras
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Our Hidden Cameras are built here in the United States. We develop our own systems for each device. The process seems simple but is in fact a long a difficult process.
We start with our R and D department to research the type of device we can use for a Hidden Camera there are many things to consider when choosing a device. (Many companies just buy the cheapest clock radio available and try to fit their components in.) We take the time to locate a quality device and usually buy several of the same type before deciding.
Once the device has been chosen we begin testing on different installations. This prototype process takes several weeks to determine in the device will hold our components. ( Some companies test the device for 5 minutes and then box it up for sale) We run some prototypes for several weeks to insure that when it arrives in your location it is ready to work. Still in some cases components do break down. For us to make the claim that every item is perfect would be impossible. We still have an occasional defect or malfunction.
Our Hidden Cameras are built here in the United States. We develop our own systems for each device. The process seems simple but is in fact a long a difficult process.
We start with our R and D department to research the type of device we can use for a Hidden Camera there are many things to consider when choosing a device. (Many companies just buy the cheapest clock radio available and try to fit their components in.) We take the time to locate a quality device and usually buy several of the same type before deciding.
Once the device has been chosen we begin testing on different installations. This prototype process takes several weeks to determine in the device will hold our components. ( Some companies test the device for 5 minutes and then box it up for sale) We run some prototypes for several weeks to insure that when it arrives in your location it is ready to work. Still in some cases components do break down. For us to make the claim that every item is perfect would be impossible. We still have an occasional defect or malfunction.
Each or our Complete Covert Hidden cameras includes all the necessary hardware to work.
Each camera has a user manual to help you set up, program and make the best use of the hidden camera .
After the prototype process, we begin production of the device. The "first run" is usually a small number of devices and then more testing. We connect spy cameras for several days in some cases to ensure we have done our best to avoid any difficulties the customer may face.
During the entire process the manual is being written. This is done by a collaboration of the management , tech department, assembly and sales staff. Each of the people have an important part to play in designing and writing the manual.
During the entire process the manual is being written. This is done by a collaboration of the management , tech department, assembly and sales staff. Each of the people have an important part to play in designing and writing the manual.
Once all the testing in done the hidden camera is ready for sale. The whole process can take as much as 10 weeks.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
How To Locate GPS Trackers On My Car
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How to locate GPS trackers on a car.
GPS tracking systems and GPS vehicle trackers are difficult to locate using a detector. GPS trackers do no constantly transmit a signal, therefore you will not be able to locate them using an RF detector Unless you know exactly when they will be accessed. If the person using the GPS tracker is accessing and pulling information from the unit (this is usually via a cell phone signal) then and only then will you be able to detect the signal.
In order to help in locating GPS we need some background information on them first.
Live GPS Tracking : Live GPS tracking is a unit either battery powered or vehicle powered that will send a signal to report the exact location of the vehicle right now. (Real Time) This is very helpful in finding cars that need to be located at the time or that are missing or past due for an appointment. A real time GPS unit can be used for teenage drivers, wandering spouses aged parents and in some cases theft recovery. A vehicle powered GPS tracker is recommended as they will not need to be accessed again in order to change the batteries. live GPS trackers are also the most expensive. They have a monthly fee to be paid in order to obtain the information from the unit. This is called a plan much like a cell phone. Also much like a cell phone there are a multitude of plans available , each with their own characteristics.
Passive GPS Tracking : (past time tracker) ( AKA GPS logger ) This type of GPS unit is less expensive and has no monthly fees. They are placed on the vehicle and then removed at a later time and the information is then transferred to your computer. This is usually done via an included software and the data stored on the GPS tracker is over layed on a mapping system like Google Earth. You can then see the location of the vehicle for the time period that the GPS tracker was in the vehicle.
GPS trackers need to have a view of the sky somehow. This can be done through Glass Plastic wood, vinyl and fiberglass. Metal of any kind will severely limit the tracking ability of the GPS device . As a rule of thumb do not surround and GPS device with metal on more than two side. So a trunk would be a bad place for GPS. Under a plastic bumper would be a great place for GPS tracker.
Places to look for a GPS tracker include between the grill and radiator of the car. Underneath the seats of many vehicles, in the wheel wells (under the plastic) under plastic bumpers inside the dashboard. Under plastic interior panels and underneath carpet.
For the best search you will need to determine how much time someone may have had or was willing to take to install a GPS tracker on your car. Answer these questions for yourself in order to narrow down your search.
How to locate GPS trackers on a car.
GPS tracking systems and GPS vehicle trackers are difficult to locate using a detector. GPS trackers do no constantly transmit a signal, therefore you will not be able to locate them using an RF detector Unless you know exactly when they will be accessed. If the person using the GPS tracker is accessing and pulling information from the unit (this is usually via a cell phone signal) then and only then will you be able to detect the signal.
In order to help in locating GPS we need some background information on them first.
Live GPS Tracking : Live GPS tracking is a unit either battery powered or vehicle powered that will send a signal to report the exact location of the vehicle right now. (Real Time) This is very helpful in finding cars that need to be located at the time or that are missing or past due for an appointment. A real time GPS unit can be used for teenage drivers, wandering spouses aged parents and in some cases theft recovery. A vehicle powered GPS tracker is recommended as they will not need to be accessed again in order to change the batteries. live GPS trackers are also the most expensive. They have a monthly fee to be paid in order to obtain the information from the unit. This is called a plan much like a cell phone. Also much like a cell phone there are a multitude of plans available , each with their own characteristics.
Passive GPS Tracking : (past time tracker) ( AKA GPS logger ) This type of GPS unit is less expensive and has no monthly fees. They are placed on the vehicle and then removed at a later time and the information is then transferred to your computer. This is usually done via an included software and the data stored on the GPS tracker is over layed on a mapping system like Google Earth. You can then see the location of the vehicle for the time period that the GPS tracker was in the vehicle.
GPS trackers need to have a view of the sky somehow. This can be done through Glass Plastic wood, vinyl and fiberglass. Metal of any kind will severely limit the tracking ability of the GPS device . As a rule of thumb do not surround and GPS device with metal on more than two side. So a trunk would be a bad place for GPS. Under a plastic bumper would be a great place for GPS tracker.
Places to look for a GPS tracker include between the grill and radiator of the car. Underneath the seats of many vehicles, in the wheel wells (under the plastic) under plastic bumpers inside the dashboard. Under plastic interior panels and underneath carpet.
For the best search you will need to determine how much time someone may have had or was willing to take to install a GPS tracker on your car. Answer these questions for yourself in order to narrow down your search.
- Was my car available for some one to put a GPS on it?
Do you park outside? or in the garage? - Where was my car parked for a long enough period of time to place a GPS tracker on it.
Is the lot at work secure? - Did I loan out my vehicle recently?
- Do you lock your car doors?
If someone had only a short time to place a GPS tracker it has to be in a relatively easy location to get to. If someone has all the time in the world it can be very well hidden.
Another way to help locate it is the reason why it was done and by whom. If this is a domestic dispute the other party probably had access to the vehicle for a long time. If its an unknown entity that you believe to be tracking you it is more likely and easy location to access.
The process for location a GPS is simple. You will need some basic hand tools and a flashlight. A good pair of gloves and A basic knowledge of a vehicle and a few hours.
Go to a location that you will be able to open all your doors and windows while parked. (like an empty parking lot at the mall.) This is not recommended to be done in you driveway as the person or people who placed the device may see you. Begin by cleaning out everything from the vehicle. EVERYTHING! take out all the floor mats and anything in the trunk. Remove any personal items like CD cases and boxes, clothes and shoes, everything.
You will need to keep track of each location so you can be as efficient as possible. First check the bumpers front and back use the flashlight and your hands to check. Remember if they can reach it you can you need to be thorough you cant just try to search on your lunch hour or for a few minutes after work it will take some time.
Next we need to look under the car, again they need to be able to reach it so use your flashlight and look for a box or container that seems like it does not belong or that is attached to a flat area with a magnet or a zip tie, wire string or even rope could have been used. Remember be thorough if they had more than ten minutes to hide it you need to search for at least that long.
Now we move on to the trunk, ( I know it will not work in the trunk but check anyway) who knows what level of knowledge the people or persons have about GPS. Check everywhere climb in if you have to, look under the carpets and near the spare tire.
Next the inside of the car, pull the seats up, look under the passenger and drivers seat inside and behind the glove compartment look under the dash many new cars are all plastic and under the dash is an easy place to hide a GPS device.
Generally you need to open every door look in every pocket and ash tray every storage area and under or behind anything that moves.
Some common easy to miss spots. The head rests these have a zipper in may cars that can be opened and have a device inside. Tools and jack storage areas (mostly in SUVs).
Before you take anything apart make sure that the person who might have placed the device would have had time to remove that many screws or take apart the panel.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Hidden Spy Camera System Complete In A Mini Air Filter
This hidden spy camera system is a complete spy camera and video recorder all in one, built into a mini air filter. The air filter plugs into a wall outlet, a regular plug. Thats it! No wireless transmission to worry about no messy wires to hide and best of all you can set it to record only on motion. This mini spy camera is a high resolution color camera. The video recorder (DVR) records video at 30 FPS (frames per second) @ 320 x 240. It has a Time and Date stamp on the recorded pictures and video so you will know exactly when your hidden spy camera was triggered. This mini air filter is complete. You can plug this hidden camera in the play room the den the basement or even in the kitchen. Keep an eye on your nanny or your children or even your spouse. No difficult set up No wires to run No transmitter or receiver to figure out. Just plug it in. This unit does not function as an air filter. It has been modified to hold the hidden spy camera and video recorder.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Automatic Driving Camera And Recorder with GPS Logger
Now any accident will be recorded automatically. This driving camera starts when there is a hard brake or impact. Not only does it record video it is a GPS logger. You will have video documentation of the incident as well as the GPS location. after an accident you take the driving camera and Playback on your PC with the provided software.
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How to Connect A Spy Camera To Your TV
In order to view or record a spy camera image you need a monitor. This can be a “CCTV” monitor or a regular TV with RCA style Inputs (usually Yellow Red and White) on the back or front of your TV.
If you are using a “CCTV” style monitor just plug the video wire from the spy camera into the video “input” of the monitor. You will have a picture automatically. Some “CCTV” monitors will use an "A/B" Switch.
If you are using a “TV” or “VCR” you will need to tell the TV/VCR which input to use. Plug the spy camera into “Video In” on the TV/VCR (Usually Yellow) and use the Video selector switch to choose the correct input. (This is Usually found in the menu commands) Check the manufactures instructions if you need to.) Some VCRs use a "Input button on the front of the machine or on the remote. The input name can V1 V2 or L1 L2 or AUX or Game. There can be combinations of them as well.
If the VCR is connected to The TV using a Cable TV type wire, plug the spy camera into the VCR yellow inputs and use the VCR controls to set the input. (The input on many VCRS is L1 or L2)
HINT: Most hidden cameras are NTSC video output.
If you are using a “CCTV” style monitor just plug the video wire from the spy camera into the video “input” of the monitor. You will have a picture automatically. Some “CCTV” monitors will use an "A/B" Switch.
If you are using a “TV” or “VCR” you will need to tell the TV/VCR which input to use. Plug the spy camera into “Video In” on the TV/VCR (Usually Yellow) and use the Video selector switch to choose the correct input. (This is Usually found in the menu commands) Check the manufactures instructions if you need to.) Some VCRs use a "Input button on the front of the machine or on the remote. The input name can V1 V2 or L1 L2 or AUX or Game. There can be combinations of them as well.
If the VCR is connected to The TV using a Cable TV type wire, plug the spy camera into the VCR yellow inputs and use the VCR controls to set the input. (The input on many VCRS is L1 or L2)
If you are using a computer monitor follow the instructions that came with your video card or monitor to view the spy camera picture on a PC monitor.
Some newer TVS have a Component setting as well. It can be frustrating trying to figure out the correct one.
Here are some tips to help you get started.
- The TV and VCR you Use must have RCA type plugs.
- Have all the remote controls in one spot when you are ready to set up the camera.
- Make sure you have male to male and female to female RCA style patch cords.
- A flashlight and small pliers may help as well
Setting up your own spy camera may take you a few minutes.
HINT: Most hidden cameras are NTSC video output.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Big Brother data snooping will 'ruin British way of life'
Plans for a massive database snooping on the entire population were condemned yesterday as a ‘step too far for the British way of life’. In an Orwellian move, the Home Office is proposing to detail every phone call, e-mail, text message, internet search and online purchase in the fight against terrorism and other serious crime.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Build Your Own Hidden Camera
Build You Own Hidden Camera
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Building your first hidden camera requires some small amount of thought. You need to be able to use basic tools including a drill and a glue gun, possibly a soldering iron, clippers electrical tape, a test meter and general ingenuity.
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Building your first hidden camera requires some small amount of thought. You need to be able to use basic tools including a drill and a glue gun, possibly a soldering iron, clippers electrical tape, a test meter and general ingenuity.
The first step is to decide what you are going to build the hidden camera into. This is not as easy as you think. First you need an item that is large enough to hide a camera in. Sometimes you don't know until you take it apart. Wall clocks and alarm clocks are popular because they have alot of room inside in many cases. Your hidden camera should be:
- Something that will seem to belong where you are going to use it.
(A stuffed animal may be good for your baby's room or keeping an eye on your nanny but not so good for your office) - As stated something with enough room to fit a camera in.
- Something inexpensive enough so you can get a few of them .
(You will need at least one extra in case you break it or make a mistake) - The tools mentioned above plus several others that may be required for your particular project.
Now to the camera. A black and white mini camera or (chip camera) should be used for low light applications. Its important to get a good camera not just the smallest but the better quality. This will be important later in details. A mini color camera can be used if you are sure that you will always be using your hidden camera in a well light area. Color cameras need real light to preform well again make sure that you choose not just by size but quality.
You will need to know the voltage of the camera so you can give it power. No matter if you use a wired hidden camera or a wireless hidden camera you will need to give it power. Batteries are possible for some hidden cameras but will not last very long. You are much better off running the camera from the devices power. This is something that should only be attempted by a professional Its not a good idea and we do not recommend it.
Once you have the item for your hidden camera picked out you will need the small camera the drill and the glue. DO NOT get Glue on the lens it ruins the camera and voids the warranty.
So now we have to choose a location for the camera inside the device. Make a cardboard mock up of the camera so you can check to see if it will fit in the spot you would like. Do not try to force it, mini cameras do not take well to being wedged into a location.
Once you have determined the location you need to drill a hole. This is best done in a dark area or behind an existing opening.
You will need to have the mini camera plugged in and running. (so you can see the picture).
After drilling the hole, carefully hold the camera in the location you choose. Make sure that you have a good picture through the hole. The next step is to glue. It would be best if you had help for this part as it is not easy to hold and glue. Make sure you still have the camera on and check the picture often to prevent vignetting. ( This is when you have a half black circle at the edge of the picture because the camera is not centered on the hole. This also happens if the hole is to small, you will have a black ring around the entire picture).
You have now created your own hidden camera.
Please comment on this post with your questions and any advice you have to offer.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Phone Recorders Conversation Telephone Recorders
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Phone Recorders Conversation Telephone Recorders
Phone recorders can be used in a variety of situations for recording the telephone. The only difficulties are when you have a VOIP phone line, a DSL internet connection or a cable line phone system. These are considered digital lines. Many telephone recorders will not work on these tyeps of lines. There a limited number of phone recorders for DSL , they are tape cassette based. Tape recorders are usually used for multiple line phone systems as well.
Digital phone recorders can be used on most any standard line NOT on VOIP, DSL or Cable lines. Regular analog lines can be recorded and in most cases saved to a computer file for use to dictate or archive. PC Phone Recorders record the files directly into the PC.
A phone recorder can be used for several different purposes. Many are used for note taking and recall of facts. The most popular is for customer service and training. We have all heard the warning that lets us know that our call may be recorded or monitored for customer service and training. As it is likely illegal to record someone without their consent this type of thing is heard more and more.
Most phone recorders hook to the wall jack with a splitter then will record all of the calls on that line ( the same phone Number) you could have every call to that number recorded automatically. Some recorders hook to the handset cord ( the cord between the phone and the handset) and record Only that phone. There are several choices of a recorder for your phone and several options you should consider.
Voice activation also known as VOX VAR VOR there are many different titles it goes by but you will want this feature to keep you from have large portions of non voice recordings.
You will also want a device that is capable of using both battery and plug in power. This way you will be able to use it for long periods of time without returning to change the batteries every 10 hours.
You may want to chose a phone recorder that will work as a voice recorder as well. You can then leave it in a room to record what is said when you are not there.
You also have a choice of digital and Analog ( tape based).
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Phone Recorders Conversation Telephone Recorders
Phone recorders can be used in a variety of situations for recording the telephone. The only difficulties are when you have a VOIP phone line, a DSL internet connection or a cable line phone system. These are considered digital lines. Many telephone recorders will not work on these tyeps of lines. There a limited number of phone recorders for DSL , they are tape cassette based. Tape recorders are usually used for multiple line phone systems as well.
Digital phone recorders can be used on most any standard line NOT on VOIP, DSL or Cable lines. Regular analog lines can be recorded and in most cases saved to a computer file for use to dictate or archive. PC Phone Recorders record the files directly into the PC.
A phone recorder can be used for several different purposes. Many are used for note taking and recall of facts. The most popular is for customer service and training. We have all heard the warning that lets us know that our call may be recorded or monitored for customer service and training. As it is likely illegal to record someone without their consent this type of thing is heard more and more.
Most phone recorders hook to the wall jack with a splitter then will record all of the calls on that line ( the same phone Number) you could have every call to that number recorded automatically. Some recorders hook to the handset cord ( the cord between the phone and the handset) and record Only that phone. There are several choices of a recorder for your phone and several options you should consider.
Voice activation also known as VOX VAR VOR there are many different titles it goes by but you will want this feature to keep you from have large portions of non voice recordings.
You will also want a device that is capable of using both battery and plug in power. This way you will be able to use it for long periods of time without returning to change the batteries every 10 hours.
You may want to chose a phone recorder that will work as a voice recorder as well. You can then leave it in a room to record what is said when you are not there.
You also have a choice of digital and Analog ( tape based).
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Home and Personal Security Tips
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Home Security Tips
Basic and simple steps can be taken to increase your home security. It may seem simple but just being conscientious can greatly improve your homes security. Some of the things you should watch out for. When buying any appliance such as a computer or TV do you just throw the box outside? Hmmm I can drive by and see a Plasma screen TV box in your garbage and know you have a new TV. Same thing goes for a computer, stereo, video game and any other item that is easily portable and may be expensive. If the average thief sees you have just gotten new stuff why would they go next door to steal?
That is the final objective here make the criminals move on to the next house and then the next house and so on. Pretty soon they are out of the neighborhood and then out of your town and then out of your state.
Another simple Home security measure is mowing the lawn. Again the thief comes by and sees that the grass is not cut and the newspapers are still on the porch. A thief sees an opportunity. Nobody's home or nobody cares. This is especially important when selling your house or going on vacation. Pay someone to collect your mail and mow your lawn make your house secure by making it looked lived in. People being home means a thief will move on to easier pickings. Thieves are generally lazy they try to make the easy money in the easy way. Don't give them a break.
5 Easy Security Steps
1. Lock your doorsI know I lived where we could leave our doors unlocked too. Our neighbors were welcomed to walk in and the mail man used to leave the mail on the kitchen table and help himself to coffee. Today its a little different. Take the time to lock your doors. So in the future your kids wont have to.
2. Lock the windowsGround level windows and sliding doors are easy to open from the outside. A slightly more motivated thief will check.
3. Leave the lights on.When you go out leave a light on in any room in the house it does not matter. Let the thief hesitate about breaking in. They will move on.
4. Don't leave notes on the door."Hi delivery company I wont be home all day just leave my packages on the back porch." It just makes me think that an average thief might check on the back porch for a package.
5. Report strange things to the police.If you see a strange car driving through the neighborhood several times a day. Report it! If someone is sitting in their car parked on your street for a long time. Report it! A moving van at your neighbors house with no for sale sign. Report it!!Safe is better than Sorry every time. Home security is important to everyone.
Common Sense Security Tips
Simple and effective security is mostly common sense. You would not leave your house with the keys in the door would you? Then why would you leave your keys in your car? With the engine running and you are inside. I know its cold but get an extra key for the door or get a remote starter. Don't make it easy for your car to be taken. Keep your wallet in your pocket and some money in your other pocket. When going to fairs and carnivals don't take your wallet out at every stop. Way to easy for a thief to see what you have and wait for you in a dark alley. Same goes for purses keep some money out so you don't have to open your purse and get out your wallet.
Car Security Tips
Lock your doors sounds like a broken record doesn't it? The best defense is a good offense. If a thief sees your CDs and just has to open the door and reach in don't you think they will? I called the pawn shop just now and asked how much I could get for my old CDS. He said good ones about 5 dollars bad ones about two dollars. So you have 20 CDS in your car a thief just made 80.00 dollars for 30 seconds work. I think I need to change occupations. Please for the sake of whatever you hold dear. Stop leaving your car running and unlocked at the convenience store the post office and in front of friends houses. Three times a week I see this. A thief may only want to take a joyride to the mall to steal CDs but why let that happen in your car?
Home Security Tips
Basic and simple steps can be taken to increase your home security. It may seem simple but just being conscientious can greatly improve your homes security. Some of the things you should watch out for. When buying any appliance such as a computer or TV do you just throw the box outside? Hmmm I can drive by and see a Plasma screen TV box in your garbage and know you have a new TV. Same thing goes for a computer, stereo, video game and any other item that is easily portable and may be expensive. If the average thief sees you have just gotten new stuff why would they go next door to steal?
That is the final objective here make the criminals move on to the next house and then the next house and so on. Pretty soon they are out of the neighborhood and then out of your town and then out of your state.
Another simple Home security measure is mowing the lawn. Again the thief comes by and sees that the grass is not cut and the newspapers are still on the porch. A thief sees an opportunity. Nobody's home or nobody cares. This is especially important when selling your house or going on vacation. Pay someone to collect your mail and mow your lawn make your house secure by making it looked lived in. People being home means a thief will move on to easier pickings. Thieves are generally lazy they try to make the easy money in the easy way. Don't give them a break.
5 Easy Security Steps
1. Lock your doorsI know I lived where we could leave our doors unlocked too. Our neighbors were welcomed to walk in and the mail man used to leave the mail on the kitchen table and help himself to coffee. Today its a little different. Take the time to lock your doors. So in the future your kids wont have to.
2. Lock the windowsGround level windows and sliding doors are easy to open from the outside. A slightly more motivated thief will check.
3. Leave the lights on.When you go out leave a light on in any room in the house it does not matter. Let the thief hesitate about breaking in. They will move on.
4. Don't leave notes on the door."Hi delivery company I wont be home all day just leave my packages on the back porch." It just makes me think that an average thief might check on the back porch for a package.
5. Report strange things to the police.If you see a strange car driving through the neighborhood several times a day. Report it! If someone is sitting in their car parked on your street for a long time. Report it! A moving van at your neighbors house with no for sale sign. Report it!!Safe is better than Sorry every time. Home security is important to everyone.
Common Sense Security Tips
Simple and effective security is mostly common sense. You would not leave your house with the keys in the door would you? Then why would you leave your keys in your car? With the engine running and you are inside. I know its cold but get an extra key for the door or get a remote starter. Don't make it easy for your car to be taken. Keep your wallet in your pocket and some money in your other pocket. When going to fairs and carnivals don't take your wallet out at every stop. Way to easy for a thief to see what you have and wait for you in a dark alley. Same goes for purses keep some money out so you don't have to open your purse and get out your wallet.
Car Security Tips
Lock your doors sounds like a broken record doesn't it? The best defense is a good offense. If a thief sees your CDs and just has to open the door and reach in don't you think they will? I called the pawn shop just now and asked how much I could get for my old CDS. He said good ones about 5 dollars bad ones about two dollars. So you have 20 CDS in your car a thief just made 80.00 dollars for 30 seconds work. I think I need to change occupations. Please for the sake of whatever you hold dear. Stop leaving your car running and unlocked at the convenience store the post office and in front of friends houses. Three times a week I see this. A thief may only want to take a joyride to the mall to steal CDs but why let that happen in your car?
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Choosing the right spy gear
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Choosing the right Spy Gear
More choices for spy gear include hidden voice recorders and phone recorders . Say for example you want to know whats being said in a car or a room when you are not there. You need a hidden voice recorder. These are usually small ( small about the size of a Bic cigarette lighter) and battery operated. They also have VOX or VAS or VAC or VOR and several other names. All of them stand for Voice activated recording. ( also known as voice operated recording). All mini recorders and hidden recorders have a limited battery life. So you can place it in a vehicle and it will record only when sound is heard, like voice or radio or road noise, but the batteries will only last up to 8 hours ( approx average battery life) Then they will stop recording. You can then retrieve them and listen to the recorded information. This may also be illegal in your area so you should check before you try it. The information you get can can be used for several purposes if you get to hear one side of a phone call recorded, you may get some times and dates and locations of where the subject will be. You may also hear conversations between the subject and a passenger. Again this is most likely against the law where you live. This information can be used to aid a Private investigator in finding the subject. It can be extremely useful in domestic cases where the husband or wife needs to locate where their spouse is going. Once you determine the subjects location you can arrive ahead of them and begin surveillance. You will save money if you have hired a private investigator as you will be able to tell them exactly where the subject will be and when. Other uses for voice recorders are in rooms where you know the subject will be. This is also a great place for using recorders that have an AC adapter they can be plugged in and may record as much as 200 hours of voice activated recording.
Phone recorders are very similar. They connect to the phone line between the wall and the phone. Since they are connect directly to the line they record both sides of the conversation and all phones connect to that number in that location. Phone line recorders can be used covertly or overtly. The only type of phone lines that CANNOT be recorded are DSL or VOIP style digital Lines. If your phone goes through a PC or you have high speed Internet on your phone line be sure to check with the seller as to the compatibility of the device for your type of phone line. You shouls alwas check into the legal aspect of any recording Before You do It.
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Choosing the right Spy Gear
More choices for spy gear include hidden voice recorders and phone recorders . Say for example you want to know whats being said in a car or a room when you are not there. You need a hidden voice recorder. These are usually small ( small about the size of a Bic cigarette lighter) and battery operated. They also have VOX or VAS or VAC or VOR and several other names. All of them stand for Voice activated recording. ( also known as voice operated recording). All mini recorders and hidden recorders have a limited battery life. So you can place it in a vehicle and it will record only when sound is heard, like voice or radio or road noise, but the batteries will only last up to 8 hours ( approx average battery life) Then they will stop recording. You can then retrieve them and listen to the recorded information. This may also be illegal in your area so you should check before you try it. The information you get can can be used for several purposes if you get to hear one side of a phone call recorded, you may get some times and dates and locations of where the subject will be. You may also hear conversations between the subject and a passenger. Again this is most likely against the law where you live. This information can be used to aid a Private investigator in finding the subject. It can be extremely useful in domestic cases where the husband or wife needs to locate where their spouse is going. Once you determine the subjects location you can arrive ahead of them and begin surveillance. You will save money if you have hired a private investigator as you will be able to tell them exactly where the subject will be and when. Other uses for voice recorders are in rooms where you know the subject will be. This is also a great place for using recorders that have an AC adapter they can be plugged in and may record as much as 200 hours of voice activated recording.
Phone recorders are very similar. They connect to the phone line between the wall and the phone. Since they are connect directly to the line they record both sides of the conversation and all phones connect to that number in that location. Phone line recorders can be used covertly or overtly. The only type of phone lines that CANNOT be recorded are DSL or VOIP style digital Lines. If your phone goes through a PC or you have high speed Internet on your phone line be sure to check with the seller as to the compatibility of the device for your type of phone line. You shouls alwas check into the legal aspect of any recording Before You do It.
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Thursday, May 15, 2008
Choosing The Right Spy Gear
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Choosing the Right Spy Gear
When you are ready to take the next step in choosing your spy gear you should take into account what, where, when and how often you are going to use it. Spy Gear encompasses a very large amount of equipment.
Your first decision should be what information do you want to obtain. IE: If you want to know where someone has been in a car do you follow them? Do you use a live GPS Tracker? Do you Hire a PI? Theses are difficult questions for most of us. If you work all day and expect a spouse of infidelity, first and foremost how much do you want to know? Do you you just need proof to leave them? Do you have to catch them in the act? No matter what you suspicions you need proof. So how do you go about it?
First things first. Are you sure you want to find out? Are you REALLY sure? OK This will take some time its not fast and its not easy. If you get any information and you immediately throw it in their face you have wasted your money, time and advice and they will never let you get any other information.
Is this happening at work or at another location (like a hotel or other persons house) If so do you know where? If yes you can move on to video proof, if no you need to find out where. This can be accomplished by using a GPS tracker. It is placed in his or her vehicle and then removed several days later. You will then know the whereabouts of that vehicle 24 hours a day for the last few days. If you get lucky you will find a location that they stop at regularly that you do not recognize. Take your car out and drive by the address find out what they are and keep notes. You should have a complete record of stops so Home will be there work too and the store the coffee shop and so on, you are looking for somewhere that has no connection to the everyday life of the person. If for example they say they bowl on Tuesdays then the car should be at the Bowling Alley. If the cars is not there but in front of an unfamiliar house, is this proof? NO. Get the name from the mail box and look it up in the phone book. Do you know this person? Is it a friend of theirs that maybe they gave a ride to? When trying to find out information about a person you must give them the benefit of the doubt until you can absolutely positivly prove it.
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Choosing the Right Spy Gear
When you are ready to take the next step in choosing your spy gear you should take into account what, where, when and how often you are going to use it. Spy Gear encompasses a very large amount of equipment.
Your first decision should be what information do you want to obtain. IE: If you want to know where someone has been in a car do you follow them? Do you use a live GPS Tracker? Do you Hire a PI? Theses are difficult questions for most of us. If you work all day and expect a spouse of infidelity, first and foremost how much do you want to know? Do you you just need proof to leave them? Do you have to catch them in the act? No matter what you suspicions you need proof. So how do you go about it?
First things first. Are you sure you want to find out? Are you REALLY sure? OK This will take some time its not fast and its not easy. If you get any information and you immediately throw it in their face you have wasted your money, time and advice and they will never let you get any other information.
Is this happening at work or at another location (like a hotel or other persons house) If so do you know where? If yes you can move on to video proof, if no you need to find out where. This can be accomplished by using a GPS tracker. It is placed in his or her vehicle and then removed several days later. You will then know the whereabouts of that vehicle 24 hours a day for the last few days. If you get lucky you will find a location that they stop at regularly that you do not recognize. Take your car out and drive by the address find out what they are and keep notes. You should have a complete record of stops so Home will be there work too and the store the coffee shop and so on, you are looking for somewhere that has no connection to the everyday life of the person. If for example they say they bowl on Tuesdays then the car should be at the Bowling Alley. If the cars is not there but in front of an unfamiliar house, is this proof? NO. Get the name from the mail box and look it up in the phone book. Do you know this person? Is it a friend of theirs that maybe they gave a ride to? When trying to find out information about a person you must give them the benefit of the doubt until you can absolutely positivly prove it.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
CCD Cameras and CMOS Cameras
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CCD and CMOS cameras.
CCD Charged Coupled Device. A sensor that collects light and turns it into an electrical signal. As compared to CMOS sensors, it has greater sensitivity to light, better tonal range, and less noise which provides superior quality. CCD will hold onto the high-end CCTV market for some time to come. For imaging devices, a self-scanning semiconductor array that utilizes MOS technology, surface storage, and information transfer by shift register techniques.
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A semiconductor fabrication technology that achieves low power dissipation. These types of devices are used in digital camera imaging sensors and consume less energy than other imaging devices, are inexpensive, but provide lower image quality compared to CCD sensors.
CCD cameras are best used for lower light situations or when a higher detail camera is required. IE: A Cash register camera needs to be a higher resolution camera because it needs the details to see where the money goes either in the cash register or in the pocket. Cameras that are installed to get an ID or face shot should also be CCD based.
CMOS cameras are used for a large number of items. They are less expensive than CCD cameras and are acceptable for many uses. Nanny Cameras and back up cameras are good examples. Most times nanny cameras will be in an area where there is enough light and you really do not need the higher detail to see that the child care is good enough or not.
You should always check the area where you want to put a camera at several times during the day to see how the lighting conditions change.
Color VS Black and White Cameras
Color Hidden Cameras are easier to watch and are best for Identifying people. IE: You can say the subject had a brown shirt and blue pants and a red car.
Black and white cameras are better for low light areas where you already know who or what you are watching.
CCD and CMOS cameras.
CCD Charged Coupled Device. A sensor that collects light and turns it into an electrical signal. As compared to CMOS sensors, it has greater sensitivity to light, better tonal range, and less noise which provides superior quality. CCD will hold onto the high-end CCTV market for some time to come. For imaging devices, a self-scanning semiconductor array that utilizes MOS technology, surface storage, and information transfer by shift register techniques.
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A semiconductor fabrication technology that achieves low power dissipation. These types of devices are used in digital camera imaging sensors and consume less energy than other imaging devices, are inexpensive, but provide lower image quality compared to CCD sensors.
CCD cameras are best used for lower light situations or when a higher detail camera is required. IE: A Cash register camera needs to be a higher resolution camera because it needs the details to see where the money goes either in the cash register or in the pocket. Cameras that are installed to get an ID or face shot should also be CCD based.
CMOS cameras are used for a large number of items. They are less expensive than CCD cameras and are acceptable for many uses. Nanny Cameras and back up cameras are good examples. Most times nanny cameras will be in an area where there is enough light and you really do not need the higher detail to see that the child care is good enough or not.
You should always check the area where you want to put a camera at several times during the day to see how the lighting conditions change.
Color VS Black and White Cameras
Color Hidden Cameras are easier to watch and are best for Identifying people. IE: You can say the subject had a brown shirt and blue pants and a red car.
Black and white cameras are better for low light areas where you already know who or what you are watching.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Installing Your Own Security Camera System part 2
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Installing your own security camera system part two
So now you will need to decide how best to ID the person or persons breaking in. At least one good close up shot will need to be obtained. If you have four videos of the subject but none that show their face clearly you will have no proof that it was them.
We will need to set up a camera system that takes advantage of the local layout. An example of this is placing a camera where someone has to walk in order to enter. Like a gate, if a fence is high enough or pointed enough to keep people out that means that they will enter via the gate. So in that area you will need an ID camera, one that is close enough to get a clear face shot of the person, so there is no doubt that it is them, but far enough away so it cant be tampered with. This ID camera needs to be placed in such a way that people have to walk towards it in order to enter the building, yard, secure area.
Now again back to our story here is the subject entering, and a close up of his face, entering the door walking down the hallway and then here the subject is with your pet iguana under their arm, walking out of your house.
Now we know for sure that there is no way that the subject can say It was not me or I did not go there or touch that iguana.
Setting up the electronics on a complete video system, is usually easy as newer systems are plug and play and Internet ready. The plug and ply system include some instructions but will require that you think a little. make sure that you are using indoor cameras indoor and outdoor cameras outdoors. Check the entire video system out before installing IE: Connect all the cables and all the cameras to make sure that everything is working. There is nothing worse than pulling cable through the basement or attic and fining out you have a bad cable. You should also allow the system to run for a few days. An Internet ready camera system should be connected to your network at this time as well to get all the programming done. Once installed at the location you may not have an opportunity to contact help or access the Internet for set up instructions.
There are just a few types of complete video systems:
PC based video recorders
PC based are PC desktop computers that have been built or modified to preform as a digital video recorder.
Digital video recorders (DVR)
Are free standing dvrs that are designed to work as video recorders they are available in 4 camera 8 camera and 16 camera units. Their are some 9 and 15 channel units as well. The DVR is the brain of the system, it does all the recording and storing of the video. A dvr set up for Internet viewing can be connected to from anywhere that you can connect to the Internet.
Installing your own security camera system part two
So now you will need to decide how best to ID the person or persons breaking in. At least one good close up shot will need to be obtained. If you have four videos of the subject but none that show their face clearly you will have no proof that it was them.
We will need to set up a camera system that takes advantage of the local layout. An example of this is placing a camera where someone has to walk in order to enter. Like a gate, if a fence is high enough or pointed enough to keep people out that means that they will enter via the gate. So in that area you will need an ID camera, one that is close enough to get a clear face shot of the person, so there is no doubt that it is them, but far enough away so it cant be tampered with. This ID camera needs to be placed in such a way that people have to walk towards it in order to enter the building, yard, secure area.
Now again back to our story here is the subject entering, and a close up of his face, entering the door walking down the hallway and then here the subject is with your pet iguana under their arm, walking out of your house.
Now we know for sure that there is no way that the subject can say It was not me or I did not go there or touch that iguana.
Setting up the electronics on a complete video system, is usually easy as newer systems are plug and play and Internet ready. The plug and ply system include some instructions but will require that you think a little. make sure that you are using indoor cameras indoor and outdoor cameras outdoors. Check the entire video system out before installing IE: Connect all the cables and all the cameras to make sure that everything is working. There is nothing worse than pulling cable through the basement or attic and fining out you have a bad cable. You should also allow the system to run for a few days. An Internet ready camera system should be connected to your network at this time as well to get all the programming done. Once installed at the location you may not have an opportunity to contact help or access the Internet for set up instructions.
There are just a few types of complete video systems:
PC based video recorders
PC based are PC desktop computers that have been built or modified to preform as a digital video recorder.
Digital video recorders (DVR)
Are free standing dvrs that are designed to work as video recorders they are available in 4 camera 8 camera and 16 camera units. Their are some 9 and 15 channel units as well. The DVR is the brain of the system, it does all the recording and storing of the video. A dvr set up for Internet viewing can be connected to from anywhere that you can connect to the Internet.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Installing Your Own Security Camera System
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Installing Your Own Security Camera System. Part one
You can install a security camera system yourself without paying an installer. This is the case in most situations, however some cctv cameras and spy cameras require an electrician to be completed.
Starting out we will assume that you have or are considering the purchase of a complete security camera system. The system should include cameras, DVR or similar recording device, wires / cables and power supplies. In some cases systems will come with monitors. Most times you will be able to use a TV to view the live and recorded images if your complete system does not include a monitor.
First a little theory on camera placement. You can try to cover every area with a security camera but this can become expensive. In some cases IE: Business and Banks will need to cover as much area as possible. Your house on the other hand may not need as much coverage. This , of course, depends on the problems you are having or anticipating.
CCTV Cameras are best placed where they can tell a story of the actions recorded. If you have a camera on the front door you will have video of a subject entering and leaving. That's not much help in say a laundry mat but at your house its enough to say they were there and broke in.
There are no universal placements for cameras, each situation will be different. Many business will need the best camera coverage on the cash register. Some business will need to have better coverage on the door or parking lot. Every business is different and needs a different security camera set up.
Probably the most important camera are the egress ones. These should be able to get a clear picture of the subject entering and leaving. So we have a number of doors, we will say two for this example, front and back. Now back to the story line. If you have a camera on the front door and one in the entrance way inside no one will be able to enter or leave without being on at least one camera so the story starts with the subject on the outside camera walking in and away from the camera then we have the subject entering the door and walking towards the inside camera.
Now to continue the story we need to assume that any one breaking in is going to go ... where?
Well assume you are breaking where do you keep valuables? I would go to the bedrooms first for jewelery and money. So your next camera might go in a bedroom hallway or stairs going up to the rooms. Whether you put a camera in the bedroom is up to you and may or may not be legal.
So our story goes we have video that shows this break in and the subject entering the house then see them walk inside then up the stairs and into the bedroom. Then reverse it and see them come out of the bedroom holding what ever they found to steal then down the stairs then exiting the door and the outside camera sees them come out. This makes it very difficult to deny that they broke in and gives you several chances to get a clear face shot ( for Identification) We will cover more of that in Part two.
This is the end of part one.
Installing Your Own Security Camera System. Part one
You can install a security camera system yourself without paying an installer. This is the case in most situations, however some cctv cameras and spy cameras require an electrician to be completed.
Starting out we will assume that you have or are considering the purchase of a complete security camera system. The system should include cameras, DVR or similar recording device, wires / cables and power supplies. In some cases systems will come with monitors. Most times you will be able to use a TV to view the live and recorded images if your complete system does not include a monitor.
First a little theory on camera placement. You can try to cover every area with a security camera but this can become expensive. In some cases IE: Business and Banks will need to cover as much area as possible. Your house on the other hand may not need as much coverage. This , of course, depends on the problems you are having or anticipating.
CCTV Cameras are best placed where they can tell a story of the actions recorded. If you have a camera on the front door you will have video of a subject entering and leaving. That's not much help in say a laundry mat but at your house its enough to say they were there and broke in.
There are no universal placements for cameras, each situation will be different. Many business will need the best camera coverage on the cash register. Some business will need to have better coverage on the door or parking lot. Every business is different and needs a different security camera set up.
Probably the most important camera are the egress ones. These should be able to get a clear picture of the subject entering and leaving. So we have a number of doors, we will say two for this example, front and back. Now back to the story line. If you have a camera on the front door and one in the entrance way inside no one will be able to enter or leave without being on at least one camera so the story starts with the subject on the outside camera walking in and away from the camera then we have the subject entering the door and walking towards the inside camera.
Now to continue the story we need to assume that any one breaking in is going to go ... where?
Well assume you are breaking where do you keep valuables? I would go to the bedrooms first for jewelery and money. So your next camera might go in a bedroom hallway or stairs going up to the rooms. Whether you put a camera in the bedroom is up to you and may or may not be legal.
So our story goes we have video that shows this break in and the subject entering the house then see them walk inside then up the stairs and into the bedroom. Then reverse it and see them come out of the bedroom holding what ever they found to steal then down the stairs then exiting the door and the outside camera sees them come out. This makes it very difficult to deny that they broke in and gives you several chances to get a clear face shot ( for Identification) We will cover more of that in Part two.
This is the end of part one.
Friday, May 2, 2008
GPS Tracking Device
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A GPS Tracking Device is used to track a specific object. GPS units can be broken down into to general categories.
Active GPS ( Better known as Live GPS or Real time GPS ) is a device that is either battery powered or vehicle powered. The device is placed on a vehicle and then awaits a signal from the GPS satellite's. It then obtains a position. The owner of the live GPS then logs into the unit via an Internet site. The the Internet site connects to the GPS unit via cell phone signal and obtains the location information. It is then converted to viewable data and then displayed on a map for the owner to locate where the vehicle is. All Live GPS trackers have a monthly fee to cover the cost of the air time used and the website processing fees. These monthly fees are based on the number of times the GPS unit is located ( sometimes called hits or pings or locates) some have a fee that allows for unlimited access to the live gps tracking system for the month. Others have a fee schedule based on the number of pings.
There are live mini gps trackers that are battery operated and some that require power from the vehicle. The vehicle powered Trackers usually have more features and cost less money as they have no restrictions on the life of a battery. Micro or Mini Gps Trackers are commonly installed under the dash or hidden in the interior of the vehicle.
Battery operated GPS trackers have many of the same features but last, sometimes, only a few days. They are motion activated and keep a certain amount of history stored for retrieval when the gps device is located.
You should inquire about the time delay on GPS live tracking as well. Some can take as long a 5 minutes to send a response. Some have an instant response.
A GPS Tracking Device is used to track a specific object. GPS units can be broken down into to general categories.
Active GPS ( Better known as Live GPS or Real time GPS ) is a device that is either battery powered or vehicle powered. The device is placed on a vehicle and then awaits a signal from the GPS satellite's. It then obtains a position. The owner of the live GPS then logs into the unit via an Internet site. The the Internet site connects to the GPS unit via cell phone signal and obtains the location information. It is then converted to viewable data and then displayed on a map for the owner to locate where the vehicle is. All Live GPS trackers have a monthly fee to cover the cost of the air time used and the website processing fees. These monthly fees are based on the number of times the GPS unit is located ( sometimes called hits or pings or locates) some have a fee that allows for unlimited access to the live gps tracking system for the month. Others have a fee schedule based on the number of pings.
There are live mini gps trackers that are battery operated and some that require power from the vehicle. The vehicle powered Trackers usually have more features and cost less money as they have no restrictions on the life of a battery. Micro or Mini Gps Trackers are commonly installed under the dash or hidden in the interior of the vehicle.
Battery operated GPS trackers have many of the same features but last, sometimes, only a few days. They are motion activated and keep a certain amount of history stored for retrieval when the gps device is located.
You should inquire about the time delay on GPS live tracking as well. Some can take as long a 5 minutes to send a response. Some have an instant response.
Connect A Camera To My TV
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Most mini spy cams and wireless cameras can connect directly to your TV. TVS vary so its important that you check to see whether your TV has RCA style inputs. These are usually red, white, yellow. The yellow most times is "video in" the white and red and usually audio inputs there are some TVs that have both inputs and outputs that look exactly the same but are marked as to their use.
Cameras , or in the case of wireless cameras, the receivers, both have an out put cable this is usually yellow and should be plugged directly into your TV "video inputs to view the picture from your mini camera. Many TVs will need to be set to a certain channel as well. This is "L1" L2" ( stands for line 1 and line 2) The RCA style plugs on the back of the the TV are considered line level inputs. Some TVs have this line in marked as "AUX" or "Game In" as well. Changing to these channel is automatic on some TVS but most likely you will need to use the channel button on the front of the TV or the TV remote (Not your cable or satellite remote) The original remote that came with the TV. Once you have set the Line in or AUX channel you should see the picture, directly from the camera or the receiver if the camera is wireless.
You can also use a standard VCR to record your spy camera or wireless camera. The set up is similar to the TV except that you will need to connect the spy camera to the input on the VCR instead. The VCR should be connected to your TV already or you will need to connect it.
Connecting your VCR to your TV is usually done with a 75 ohm cable ( Like cable TV Cable) this cable (about 3 feet long) is connected to antenna "IN" on your TV and "OUT TO TV" on your VCR. You then need to determine what channel your VCR plays on ( usually channel 3-4) . Then you connect your security camera to the VCR much the same way you connect directly to the TV. Then with the VCR on and the Input channel set on the VCR and the TV set to the VCR channel you should see a picture form the security camera.
Once you have the picture you use a standard HS tape to record the images. VCRs can be programmed to record at a specific time and can run for several hours. This is great for watching your car at night or see who wanders through your yard when you are not home.
Most mini spy cams and wireless cameras can connect directly to your TV. TVS vary so its important that you check to see whether your TV has RCA style inputs. These are usually red, white, yellow. The yellow most times is "video in" the white and red and usually audio inputs there are some TVs that have both inputs and outputs that look exactly the same but are marked as to their use.
Cameras , or in the case of wireless cameras, the receivers, both have an out put cable this is usually yellow and should be plugged directly into your TV "video inputs to view the picture from your mini camera. Many TVs will need to be set to a certain channel as well. This is "L1" L2" ( stands for line 1 and line 2) The RCA style plugs on the back of the the TV are considered line level inputs. Some TVs have this line in marked as "AUX" or "Game In" as well. Changing to these channel is automatic on some TVS but most likely you will need to use the channel button on the front of the TV or the TV remote (Not your cable or satellite remote) The original remote that came with the TV. Once you have set the Line in or AUX channel you should see the picture, directly from the camera or the receiver if the camera is wireless.
You can also use a standard VCR to record your spy camera or wireless camera. The set up is similar to the TV except that you will need to connect the spy camera to the input on the VCR instead. The VCR should be connected to your TV already or you will need to connect it.
Connecting your VCR to your TV is usually done with a 75 ohm cable ( Like cable TV Cable) this cable (about 3 feet long) is connected to antenna "IN" on your TV and "OUT TO TV" on your VCR. You then need to determine what channel your VCR plays on ( usually channel 3-4) . Then you connect your security camera to the VCR much the same way you connect directly to the TV. Then with the VCR on and the Input channel set on the VCR and the TV set to the VCR channel you should see a picture form the security camera.
Once you have the picture you use a standard HS tape to record the images. VCRs can be programmed to record at a specific time and can run for several hours. This is great for watching your car at night or see who wanders through your yard when you are not home.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Phone Recorders
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Phone Recorders
Phone Recorders are used for several purposes. Mostly they are used for Customer service and training. Many times phone recorders are used in domestic situations. Husbands recording wife's and wife's recording husbands. Even Parents recording children to see what they are up to. In some cases the recording are used to confirm infidelity in a marriage or inconsistencies in a child's story about some events.
There are several types of recorders:
Analog Recorders
Analog telephone recorders are just like tape recorders that were popular years ago, they record on cassettes and have been modified to connect directly to the telephone line. Tape based telephone recorders are simple and easy to install and use. You can save the tapes to keep a record on the conversations you record. Many are as easy as pushing a record button and the recorder will pick up all incoming and out going conversations.
Digital Recorders
Digital Recorders are more suited to today's technology and are usually able to upload recordings to a PC and store phenomenal amounts of recordings , MP3s and Data. Digital Phone Recorders are mostly multi functional and can be used as voice recorders as well as phone recorders. (Digital Phone Recorders will not work on multi line or DSL phone lines) You must use an Analog phone recorder for DSL or multi line phones.
Phone Recorders
Phone Recorders are used for several purposes. Mostly they are used for Customer service and training. Many times phone recorders are used in domestic situations. Husbands recording wife's and wife's recording husbands. Even Parents recording children to see what they are up to. In some cases the recording are used to confirm infidelity in a marriage or inconsistencies in a child's story about some events.
There are several types of recorders:
Analog Recorders
Analog telephone recorders are just like tape recorders that were popular years ago, they record on cassettes and have been modified to connect directly to the telephone line. Tape based telephone recorders are simple and easy to install and use. You can save the tapes to keep a record on the conversations you record. Many are as easy as pushing a record button and the recorder will pick up all incoming and out going conversations.
Digital Recorders
Digital Recorders are more suited to today's technology and are usually able to upload recordings to a PC and store phenomenal amounts of recordings , MP3s and Data. Digital Phone Recorders are mostly multi functional and can be used as voice recorders as well as phone recorders. (Digital Phone Recorders will not work on multi line or DSL phone lines) You must use an Analog phone recorder for DSL or multi line phones.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Worlds Smallest Camera and DVR
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This is our newest Camera and DVR
The Worlds Smallest Camera And DVR Digital Video Recorder All In One!
This all in one package is the world’s first DVR and camera complete in the shape of a ball. Inside this Ping Pong size ball is a motion activated camera and DVR (digital video recorder) it captures images at 30 FPS at 320x240 resolutions. Comes with 128mb internal memory and supports up to a 2gig micro sd card.
It can be used in various applications such as vehicle security, sports, personal security or whatever the user can dream up. This camera is an excellent tool for the private investigator. Now you can literally carry a portable video recorder where ever you subject goes, now you will be able to obtain video in place where your camcorder or your body worn video are useless. Just hold it in your hand its that small!
I took the demo of this camera out on a surveillance and found it to be very helpful. It did work out well. I had a scheduled IME to go to and I had knowledge of the area. It was a small office and hidden and body worn cameras are difficult to use as all the seats point in one direction. I was able to lean on the chair with my arms crossed and point it at the subject. It took a few practice recordings to get my aim down but it was no worse than pager cameras were. I don't think it will take the place of body worn but its nice when you need to run in somewhere when you can carry a bag.
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This is our newest Camera and DVR
The Worlds Smallest Camera And DVR Digital Video Recorder All In One!
This all in one package is the world’s first DVR and camera complete in the shape of a ball. Inside this Ping Pong size ball is a motion activated camera and DVR (digital video recorder) it captures images at 30 FPS at 320x240 resolutions. Comes with 128mb internal memory and supports up to a 2gig micro sd card.
It can be used in various applications such as vehicle security, sports, personal security or whatever the user can dream up. This camera is an excellent tool for the private investigator. Now you can literally carry a portable video recorder where ever you subject goes, now you will be able to obtain video in place where your camcorder or your body worn video are useless. Just hold it in your hand its that small!
I took the demo of this camera out on a surveillance and found it to be very helpful. It did work out well. I had a scheduled IME to go to and I had knowledge of the area. It was a small office and hidden and body worn cameras are difficult to use as all the seats point in one direction. I was able to lean on the chair with my arms crossed and point it at the subject. It took a few practice recordings to get my aim down but it was no worse than pager cameras were. I don't think it will take the place of body worn but its nice when you need to run in somewhere when you can carry a bag.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Self Contained Spy Cameras Complete All In One Units
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Self Contained Cameras
Self Contained cameras are just that self contained. They are completely non descript and hidden in a variety of different items. Most are everyday items such as clock radio cameras and mantle clock spy cameras. Complete covert cameras are easy to use and install. Most require nothing except a plug in the wall.
The Covert complete cameras are SD card (secure digital) based. The recording times vary depending on the size of the SD card. They are motion activated and can be programmed to record at several video qualities.
You install them by plugging them in and begining the recording by using the remote control. The hidden camera then captures video based on the motion its sees and that video is then recorded and stored on the SD card. The SD card can be removed from the covert complete camera and played via an SD card reader or directly into your PC (if your PC is so equipped) Additionally you can take the device to a TV and plug it in to a Video Input and view the recording directly on the TV.
This is a very cost effective and easy to do operation. The Covert complete cameras will allow you a wide range of opportunities to use the hidden camera. it can be set up in a myriad of locations. Clock radios especially are so universal that seeing one in any location will not arouse suspicion. Only you will know that the camera is there.
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Self Contained Cameras
Self Contained cameras are just that self contained. They are completely non descript and hidden in a variety of different items. Most are everyday items such as clock radio cameras and mantle clock spy cameras. Complete covert cameras are easy to use and install. Most require nothing except a plug in the wall.
The Covert complete cameras are SD card (secure digital) based. The recording times vary depending on the size of the SD card. They are motion activated and can be programmed to record at several video qualities.
You install them by plugging them in and begining the recording by using the remote control. The hidden camera then captures video based on the motion its sees and that video is then recorded and stored on the SD card. The SD card can be removed from the covert complete camera and played via an SD card reader or directly into your PC (if your PC is so equipped) Additionally you can take the device to a TV and plug it in to a Video Input and view the recording directly on the TV.
This is a very cost effective and easy to do operation. The Covert complete cameras will allow you a wide range of opportunities to use the hidden camera. it can be set up in a myriad of locations. Clock radios especially are so universal that seeing one in any location will not arouse suspicion. Only you will know that the camera is there.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wireless Cameras Operation
Wireless Cameras Wireless camera have two parts the camera/transmitter and the receiver. Each part needs power either provided by an adaptor or a battery pack. There is no exception all wireless transmitter and cameras need power. Battery life is not very long usually in the 4-5 hour range. Wireless cameras come is many different styles including hidden wireless cameras and Mini Wireless Cameras.
Wireless Hidden cameras can be used for a wide range of applications. Used as nanny cameras mostly, wireless cameras can also be used for domestic situations, office / cubicle theft, in cafeterias and storage rooms. Wireless hidden cameras come in clock radios in air purifiers wall clocks, desk clocks and many others.
Wireless cameras have several advantages as well as disadvantages. The most problematic disadvantage being that wireless camera pictures can be interfered with by other wireless sources, such as cordless phones, wireless routers, baby monitors , high power equipment (220 and 440 volt) Florescent lights and even cell phones in some cases. This interference can be bad enough to disrupt the picture completely. Other disadvantages include battery life and the availability of a power source.
Wireless does have many advantages over traditional wired cameras. It can be installed in a very short time and there is no substitute for temporary installations. For a permanent system wired cameras are recommended. Wireless cameras have channels that need to be set and some default back to a different channel when the power is interrupted.
Wireless reviver's are simple devices that usually have 2-4 channels and need to be set to the channel matching the camera / transmitter. Receivers are connected to recorders IE: DVRs (digital video recorders) VCRs Computers and DVD recorders. Most wireless are set up for connection to DVRS and VCRs. Some recent wireless systems are PC ready and include software to use for recording and saving of the video. There are also devices that can adapt to the computer to allow for digital recording. Analog to Digital adapters are connected between the receiver (or camera in a wired camera) and then to a USB port on your PC.
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Wireless Hidden cameras can be used for a wide range of applications. Used as nanny cameras mostly, wireless cameras can also be used for domestic situations, office / cubicle theft, in cafeterias and storage rooms. Wireless hidden cameras come in clock radios in air purifiers wall clocks, desk clocks and many others.
Wireless cameras have several advantages as well as disadvantages. The most problematic disadvantage being that wireless camera pictures can be interfered with by other wireless sources, such as cordless phones, wireless routers, baby monitors , high power equipment (220 and 440 volt) Florescent lights and even cell phones in some cases. This interference can be bad enough to disrupt the picture completely. Other disadvantages include battery life and the availability of a power source.
Wireless does have many advantages over traditional wired cameras. It can be installed in a very short time and there is no substitute for temporary installations. For a permanent system wired cameras are recommended. Wireless cameras have channels that need to be set and some default back to a different channel when the power is interrupted.
Wireless reviver's are simple devices that usually have 2-4 channels and need to be set to the channel matching the camera / transmitter. Receivers are connected to recorders IE: DVRs (digital video recorders) VCRs Computers and DVD recorders. Most wireless are set up for connection to DVRS and VCRs. Some recent wireless systems are PC ready and include software to use for recording and saving of the video. There are also devices that can adapt to the computer to allow for digital recording. Analog to Digital adapters are connected between the receiver (or camera in a wired camera) and then to a USB port on your PC.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Welcome To Spyville.com
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Hello, Thanks you for visiting . In the next few months we will try and address several spy camera and security camera questions.
We receive hundreds of questions each day inquiring about the operation of spy cameras. We will try to answer most of the standard ones here. Please feel free to ask questions via email sales@spyville.com
Please bookmark us now and check back often as we will try and update this as often as possible.
Spy Cameras come in several different types.
We will try to cover Wired in this post
Wired Cameras have a video wire that runs from the device either a hidden camera or mini board camera Each wired camera also has a wire for power (IE plug in transformer or Battery pack) All Cameras require power. So a typical setup for a wired camera is a very small or mini size camera that is hidden in an item that is existing in the room. The wires will need to be hidden as well. So for example you need a camera a wire a power supply and a recording device.
The best uses for wired cameras are in area that have existing wireless such as, wireless routers, wireless repeaters, high powered equipment such as 220 or 440 volt machinery or fluorescent lights. All of the listed items put out a certain amount of wireless interference or RF ( radio Frequency)
The most common uses that we have been asked about are in ceilings above cash registers and in stock and storage rooms. Many times a Portable DVR is used with wired cameras.
Over all wired cameras are the most reliable and the least expensive to use and the easiest to set up.
Please try and keep your comments on subject and include any creative hidden camera you may have set up.
No adult material please
Hello, Thanks you for visiting . In the next few months we will try and address several spy camera and security camera questions.
We receive hundreds of questions each day inquiring about the operation of spy cameras. We will try to answer most of the standard ones here. Please feel free to ask questions via email sales@spyville.com
Please bookmark us now and check back often as we will try and update this as often as possible.
Spy Cameras come in several different types.
We will try to cover Wired in this post
Wired Cameras have a video wire that runs from the device either a hidden camera or mini board camera Each wired camera also has a wire for power (IE plug in transformer or Battery pack) All Cameras require power. So a typical setup for a wired camera is a very small or mini size camera that is hidden in an item that is existing in the room. The wires will need to be hidden as well. So for example you need a camera a wire a power supply and a recording device.
The best uses for wired cameras are in area that have existing wireless such as, wireless routers, wireless repeaters, high powered equipment such as 220 or 440 volt machinery or fluorescent lights. All of the listed items put out a certain amount of wireless interference or RF ( radio Frequency)
The most common uses that we have been asked about are in ceilings above cash registers and in stock and storage rooms. Many times a Portable DVR is used with wired cameras.
Over all wired cameras are the most reliable and the least expensive to use and the easiest to set up.
Please try and keep your comments on subject and include any creative hidden camera you may have set up.
No adult material please
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