Here is Girton Labs's working prototype wireless sensing camera , transmits encrypted wireless images to a PC, lasts 1 year on small lithium cell, first application is for Assisted Living, i.e. those who live on their own. Captures and compresses all interesting daily images. Every room could have one. Should be reasonably to have it button sized, (one shown is a working proof of concept). Imagine it being like nerves all over your home, caring for you. Thermal images are scanned and compressed for interesting events in the home, people, doors opening and closing, fridge activity, cookers left on, radiators, fires, tv on/off. Useful also for energy management, can see heat from appliances switched on and wastage. Alternative version send text messages to cell phone on events. Could also send messages/images to Twitter. Other versions of camera can transmit normal wide angle images.
Current prototype sends colour thermal images to PC.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Q. How is this different from SenseCam that you designed for Microsoft?
A. It uses a totally different method of sensing, patent filed, and so is new Intellectual Property.
Q. How else is different from the first sensecam?
A. I designed SenseCam for people with very severe memory problems. A person with Alzheimer's is forgetful and might mislay the camera and all of the day's recorded memory, this camera transmits data to a central server or PC. As camera has radio transmitter it can also be located by it's signal if lost, e.g. hidden under a cushion. There is no limit to number of images as transmitted to a large server.
The camera can be worn or fixed on ceiling of room.
Q. How do you get such long battery life?
A. Innovation adaptive clock technology, based on how mammals conserve power. Details available on signing of NDA.
Q. When is it available ?
A. Currently due for delivery to first customer this year.
Designed and built by Lyndsay Williams
More info sensecam@gmail.com
Image shows test thermal map
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