Security web cam(s)

Our family needs to "spy?" on a hanicapped mother to insure that she is safe (age 92). She won't accept "live in" help and insists on remaining in her own home until she "leaves us".
QUESTIONS: Regardless of "privacy" issues, how can we set-up a web cam or several, so that we can check locations from our own computers to insure she's not fallen, is safe, etc. She would be aware of what we're doing. Can I use an old PM6400? An iMac 400 w/airport card? System 9.2? OSX2.8? I do have a basic .mac account. Can the web cam be password protected?
I'm no "Techi" so if you can direct me to a good website or book, that would also be helpful.(At age 73 it's hard for me to keep up with you folks lately!)
Thanks,
titanium Mac OS X (10.2.x)
titanium Mac OS X (10.2.x)

Your original posting is still here, right above my own.
Still, the best place to ask is in a forum where people are using video cameras to accomplish things, rather than where people are designing complex web pages.
Or a forum where people are accomplishing things with OS 9 rather than OS 10.4.
The problem with using one of your old Mac's is finding the camera and software to work with it and give the kind of results you need. Do you already have a camera that fits your equipment?
It doesn't matter what kind of machine the family members have if they will be looking at a webpage with the photo on it.
For some mac programs that are used to send video to a webpage, see the list under Posting on this page:
http://www.pure-mac.com/webcam.html

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Home Security Web Cam With Express?

Hi,
While owning three macs, I just now converted from a Linksys G router to the Airport Extreme. I have long wanted to set up a in-home, perhaps motion-sensitive web security camera. It occurs to me that I might get an Aiport Express and plug an ethernet cord from the Express to a camera (my Extreme is in an inappropriate location for a webcab setup). I do know that there are home security cameras that don't require a computer, but I was wondering if there was a better, Mac-based solution that might involve an Express.
Sorry for the naivete about these issues, and thanks for your responses!
Steve

why not just use a wireless cam? we've used two in the past with success. axis m1011-w (currently in use) and panasonic BL-C20A (a bit harder setup with mac). we use ben bird's security spy as the receiving software (running on our home-teater-mini) and cache the data to a remote HD connected as an air-disk to our AEBS. caching the video to a HD internal to the computer that is running SS is more seamless, but in a robbery situation, the computer would be stolen where as the HD/AEBS tucked away in a wiring closet would be ignored... so it least we'd have webcam video of the theft to enjoy at xmas parties and family reunions. the thing about the video feed is that is needs to be running to a machine that doesn't sleep or turn off. to my knowledge there's no mac webcam-setup that doesn't have to pass through the computer.

How can I get my web cam to work in Adobe Connect ?

This is actually an end user's question that I am having trouble answering to...
We use Adobe Connect to give online language classes, the end user is one of the students.
I cannot find the right Support answer to give him.
Problem:
My camera does not work when I connect to Adobe's rooms but camera works fine with other software.
Even though I suspected my old camera was working fine, yesterday I went ahead and bought a new camera.
I thought perhaps my webcam software may have been a problem, so I bought a different type camera with different software.
Even after removing all the old software, same result:
I surmised the problem might be caused by my firewall and security software, so once I tried changing the permissions for Adobe, and my Webcam, but that didn’t work.
Another time, I restarted my computer right before class and then turned off my firewall completely so there would be no interference but to no avail. I’m totally perplexed.
Isn’t there anyone else experiencing a similar problem?   Has anyone else found a solution?
I run Windows Vista with McAfee Internet Security Software. I always reboot the computer before class and open no other programs other than Google Chrome.
I now have a brand new Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Camera with LifeCam 3.5 Webcam Software.
I test my camera before going online. It always works fine.   Then I shut down the camera program and login into class.
When I “connect webcam” in the room, the light on my camera comes on (suggesting that it is ON), but only a black image is transmitted to the room.

Check to see if you have Google Voice installed. If so, remove it and see
if your problem vanishes. If not Google Voice, check to see if you have
any other communications software which interacts with your cam and
disable it. This was the problem I had with a similar problem on a Mac.
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Thanks a lot Heyward for the swift reply !
I sent the advice out to the end user, but unfortunately this wasn't the
solution.
His reply is below :-
The default resolution of my new camera is already set at 640x360, but I
went ahead and tried several lower resolutions (e.g. 424x240; 320x240; and
160x120) but none worked in the room - camera still showed up as black
blank screen. Also, as far as I can tell, I don’t have the option of
adjusting the frame rate.
I started playing around with my Internet Security Settings to see if they
might be playing a role. So far, all to no avail.
Hmm...quite a tricky one - webcams always are - maybe if he can find a way
to adjust the frame rate (?).
He's going to fiddle about with the settings a bit more and see if
something does the trick.
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Problem in inbuilt Web-camera using JMF

Hi,
I am using JavaTM Media Framework 2.1.1e downloaded from below link in my application.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javasebusiness/downloads/java-archive-downloads-java-client-419417.html#7372-jmf-2.1.1e-oth-JPR .
Main functionality of my app is to use Web-camera.
My application is working fine on Windows XP and Windows 7 using external Web-Cam device.
However, the same application is giving problem in accessing in-built Webcam on Windows 7.
I tried to access in-built Web-Camera from JMStudio app(of JMF..File->Capture->check 'Use video device'-> Press 'Ok'), however JMStudio itself is not able to access in-built web-camera. Always I am getting the error 'Couldn't initialize the Capture Device!'.
Please note that JMF Registry Editor(JMStudio->Preferences->Capture Device->Detect Capture Devices')is able to detect the inbuilt web-cam device.
Is this the issue in JMF itself or I can resolve the issue from my application also?
Also, when I tried to do online JMF diagnostics, I am getting below error.
Online JMFDiagnostics URL: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/jmfdiagnostics-139189.html
Java Plug-in 1.6.0_26
Using JRE version 1.6.0_26-b03 Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM
User home directory = C:\Users\taipakai
c: clear console window
f: finalize objects on finalization queue
g: garbage collect
h: display this help message
l: dump classloader list
m: print memory usage
o: trigger logging
q: hide console
r: reload policy configuration
s: dump system and deployment properties
t: dump thread list
v: dump thread stack
x: clear classloader cache
0-5: set trace level to <n>
java.lang.ClassFormatError: Incompatible magic value 1008813135 in class file JMFDiagnostics
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass1(Native Method)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClassCond(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
at java.security.SecureClassLoader.defineClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Applet2ClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2ClassLoader.loadClass0(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2ClassLoader.loadCode(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager.createApplet(Unknown Source)
at sun.plugin2.applet.Plugin2Manager$AppletExecutionRunnable.run(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
Exception: java.lang.ClassFormatError: Incompatible magic value 1008813135 in class file JMFDiagnostics
Please suggest.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Yogesh

almightywiz wrote:
Well, I don't know if the JMF Studio works on a 64-bit system, but the base java libraries work just as well as on a 32-bit system. I currently use both Windows 7 64-bit and 32-bit version, and I am able to recognize all of my audio input devices.JMF wraps around and makes use of a bunch of native interfaces, all of which are precompiled for 32-bit systems. As such, anything relying upon those 32-bit libraries will not work, and that cuts the functionality down to, essentially, the cross-platform pack stuff.
JMF's sound infastructure is mostly a wrapper around JavaSound, so as long as JavaSound is working on the JRE, you'll be able to utilize the audio functionality.
As for device detection, I know at least some of that is native code. I'm not 100% sure, but I'd almost expect the Windows performance pack to never return any devices on a 64-bit system, but the cross-platform back to return audio devices. This is an assumption, but, that's what I would expect.
In any case, if you're using the Windows performance pack, you'd most likely get better results by switching to the cross-platform pack.

I am looking to purchase a monitor for a Power Mac G4 OR a Web cam that is compatible with the the Power Mac G4.

I have a G4 Power Mac without the original monitor - I am using a monitor from a PC that does not have a built in webcam. I have also tried a "Blue" brand webcam that was received as a gift for me that does not work...and went to best buy to buy a compatable one and they had none that they thought would work w/ the G4 power mac What are my options? Ideally the cheapest would be a compatable webcam. any thoughts/suggestions? or thoughts about where to get a replacement original monitor.
thanks!

HI,
ON the cam front.
The OS will support UVC compliant camera (USB Video Class) since 10.4.9 in iChat (Slightly earlier in other apps)
The issue for older G4 macs is that these are always USB 2.0 cameras (Used to be marked "Vista Ready" or "Certified" as Windows went USB 2.0 about the same time).
I have a G4/1ghz Dual Processor tower (So called Mirrored Doors)
This can have extra PCI cards and have installed one with 4 USB 2.0 ports (Remove blank, insert and secure with screw and away it went)
Nowadays virtually any USB webcam will be UVC compliant and USB 2.0 (Meaning no Windows or Mac Drivers to download and Install)
The abilities of the Drivers in the OS do vary between Windows and Macs of this age. (Lion on Intels does bring face tracking).
Anyways, once you solve the USB 2.0 input issue then virtually any USB 2.0 camera will work including the X-Box 360 cam or a PalyStation 3 one
Firewire
The Original External iSight was of course Firewire.
There were a number of other around the same time (Until USB cameras took over).
This means that some DV convertors that use Firewire to get Analogue CamCorders signals into a Mac will work (some digital camcorders may not produce a DV signal as such and will need a convertor)
The camera may have options on it's playback that mean it can be in 4:3 ratio if used with iChat. It also cannot be HDV (or any propriatary form) (You have to have an Intel and Lion/iChat 6 for HD).
Of course some DV camcorders do use Firewire to connect to a computer (although this has dropped off as USB 2.0 is actually slightly faster)
iMovie will accept many more formats than iChat will but you were talking about Web Cams.
NOTES
You may find sites still trading the external iSight. They are going to be at least 8 years old now and you will need to check so how that they are working
USB 1.1
If you can find a USB 1.1 Camera for sale or tucked in a drawer it will need two things:-
1) A Mac Driver
2) This Utility for iChat http://www.ecamm.com/mac/iusbcam/
Some manufacturers did have web sites with Downloads.
The Camera Guide page at Ecamm shows the links to two third Party Drivers from macam and IOXperts.
You will note the first Ecamm page says that iUSBCam does not work in Snow Leopard but you specs do say you are using Leopard (10.5)
Back to Screens
My tower has a card that supports two monitors.
The one I bought with my Tower was the Studio Display (Same Acrylic type surround to the screen as the Tower). (It does have USB 1.1 ports on the back)
This used the then Apple Display Connector (ADC)
It also had a DVI output.
Ergo any DVI Screen will work.
As to whether a DVI screen/display with a camera can use that DVI connector to feed the Camera to the Mac I don't know.
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Mozilla won't display web cam feed from web site

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I have the latest Java software and can load the above feed in IE but not Mozilla. I can also load a similar Java feed from
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(Glad to see you're still lurking around here, Wyrenut. Your posts have helped me tremendously. And this comes form somebody who has run and internal developer's support group for quite a few years.)
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I can get to the internet through the access point using a laptop, and I can see the IP address of the Palm coming through the access point on the router's admin page, and the DNS addresses of the PC and the Palm are the same. So I think I'm through, but every page I try gets the 'Page not available' message, even if I enter the IP address of the page rather than the URL.
Is there any other method of debugging available to see if the page is really coming back and locking up Blazer, or whether it's really not coming back at all? Or any other suggestions?
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How to disable USB, Bluetooth, Web Camera in iMac

Hi
Hi we have 4 Apple iMac 21.5” Quad-Core i5 2.5GHz/4GB/500GB/Radeon HD 6750M 512MB. We have upgraded the OS to Mountain Lion. For company security purpose we want to disable USB, Bluetooth, Web Camera. Please help us understand if this can be done or not ?
Thanks in advance,
Soum

Hello, soum_mohanty.
There's no need to post again in the iSight (or any other) forum. Hosts will likely delete multiples anyway. I will just give you my thoughts here.
Use Linc's answer above: (Regards, Linc)
From Hardening Tips - National Security Agency:
... The best way to disable an integrated iSight camera is to have an Apple-certified technician remove it. ...
Contact your Apple-Authorized Service Provider and discuss your needs. If anyone can safely disable the cameras in a way that meets your security requirements without damaging your Macs, it will be an AASP.
If your AASP cannot do what you need with your current Macs, my only remaining suggestion is that you consider trading them for machines that have no inbuilt camera. Mac minis or Mac Pros may meet your needs.
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Question about a camera/web-cam

Hi,
Does best buy sell any camera/web-cam/security camera that can record to your computer or phone so you can watch it in the morning?
I want to see what my cats are up to during the night when I wake up, if they are being naughty or nice.
Preferably something not that expensive.
A motion sensored one would be good also if they sell any of those.
Ty.

Hmm....
check out this video where VLC uses your webcam to record
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z5c28rd5Wk
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check Google Play or iTunes store for possible phone apps.
Will the room be well lit, or totally dark? Many cameras don't work well in the dark. The better ones have an IR or illumination light. In extreme low light, this is my fav camera that records with minimal light assistance. The video is stored on an SD card that you can load onto your computer.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/tlc200-f1-2-time-lapse-and-stop-motion-hd-video-camera-built-in-super-wi...
GoPro's also have an ability to store video for around an hour.
It's amazing the wild naked animal action cameras will capture when you are not around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXVkCkXf5LA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xa0JLPgiPA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT4ikdAS-P0
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"How to" question: web cam setup

Hello all -
My old (circa 2002) G4 (OS 10.4) and iSight camera are collecting dust in the basement.
I was wondering what I need to do to use them as a web cam so I can access the video from work or while on a trip.
Tips/suggestions appreciated!
Thanks.

Scholl wrote:
Hello all -
My old (circa 2002) G4 (OS 10.4) and iSight camera are collecting dust in the basement.
I was wondering what I need to do to use them as a web cam so I can access the video from work or while on a trip.
Tips/suggestions appreciated!
Thanks.
(1) Software operates your iSight.
You can check out this list of apps to see which ones offers the functions that interest you:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013310
For a webcam view you can access while you away, consider EvoCam, Security Spy, and the other apps in the "Webcam Apps" and "iSight as a surveillance or Nanny cam " sections of the page.
In addition to checking the functions each app offers, check to be certain the app is compatible with the hardware and OS you plan to use.
These apps offer different cost, capability, and ease of installation and operation. Select the app that best meets the combination of criteria that are important to you.
(2) You can use the suggestions in this page to test whether you iSight is still working after you blow the dust off of it:
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Web Camera Behind Actiontec GT784WNV

I have a Panasonic web cam set up behind an Actiontec GT784WNV DSL modem/router and I need to set it up for DDNS access from the outside. I have set it to run on port 8000 and I've tried both Port Forwarding and DMZ and can't see it across the Internet. The camera is set up at 192.168.1.3:8000 and I can browse to it from the inside. But if I try from the outside, to [currentdynamicaddress]:8000 is is unable to be found. What's the trick to setting up port forwarding or DMZ so I can hit this device inside the firewall from the outside? Thanks in advance!

Are you using Internet Explorer by chance to reach the camera from the outside? If you are, add http:// or https:// to the beginning of the URL. Other browsers shouldn't have this problem unless you have to specify HTTPS. Also, if you're simply entering in your IP Address to access the cameras, I would recommend considering a Dynamic DNS address to point to your connection. That should help in the event that your IP address changes.
If you believe the port is not being forwarded properly, use a tool such as http://canyouseeme.org/ to see if the port is reachable from a server on the Internet. You should either get an Open response, a "Refused response" meaning a FIrewall or device is actively refusing the connection, or "Timed out" meaning the port is blocked and is being dropped, or the port forwarding is incorrect.
Start off with the port forwarding rule you've created first. If you could share the rule with us and how it's written, that'd be great. Make sure the Gateway's Firewall isn't set to the maximum level, but is instead set to NAT Only or Level 1 "Low" security.
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Airport base Station and Wireless Web cams

I just tried to take a free CNET online course that purported to show me, step by step, how to set up a wireless Web cam with an Internet connection. Yea, right. I found that it was totally geared to PC users and almost no information was provided for us. Even the suggested hardware manufacturers (Linksys) said they didn't support Macs.
I have Airport card and base station and need to set up 2-3 outdoor security cams around a home in a remote location. Can anyone advise me along these lines?
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you considered using Security Spy? http://www.securityspy.com/
They claim to support many wireless cameras....but it doesn't appear Linksys is one of them. Linksys historically doest not provide any Mac support, and I have personally learned to no longer support companies that don't provide some type of Mac support. (I've been a fan of Linksys historically, untill recently)
I hope Security spy works for you - let us know how it works out.

Error while invoking a WS-Security secured web service from Oracle BPEL..

Hi ,
We are facing some error while invoking a WS-Security secured web service from our BPEL Process on the windows platform(SOA 10.1.3.3.0).
For the BPEL process we are following the same steps as given in an AMIS blog : - [http://technology.amis.nl/blog/1607/how-to-call-a-ws-security-secured-web-service-from-oracle-bpel]
but sttill,after deploying it and passing values in it,we are getting the following error on the console :-
“Header [http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2004/08/addressing:Action] for ultimate recipient is required but not present in the message”
Any pointers in this regard will be highly appreciated.
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Hi James,
Thanks for the quick reply.
We've tried to call that web service from an HTML designed in Visual Studios with the same username and password and its working fine.
But on the BPEL console, we are getting the error as mentioned.
Also if you can tell me how to set the user name and password in the header of the parter link.I could not find how to do it.
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Saurabh

How do i use my web cam, where do i go to, to get started

Can't figure out where to go to be able to use my web cam. Its not in my devices and printers area.

Firstly, uninstall the current version of Cyberlink Youcam and re-install it.
To Uninstall: Click Start >> type Programs and Features in search and select it from the list >> In there, select Cyberlink Youcam and uninstall it.
Once done, try using webcam with Skype or any other messenger you may have, or else re-install Youcam.
If the above does not work, do a System Restore to a previous working date when the webcam worked.
System Restore: Click Start >> type System Restore in search and select it any perform on-screen instructions to restore the notebook to a previous working date.
If none of the above work, open Device Manager, check if you have 'HP Webcam' listed under Imaging Devices category.
You would find the Product Number on the sticker in the battery compartment, will be similar to XT594PA#ABA.

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