Need an idea -- project about surveillance system camera

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around upgrading a project focused on a surveillance system camera. Participants explore various aspects of the project, including sensor types, controller options, and additional features that could enhance the system's functionality.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks ideas for upgrading a surveillance camera project, currently using a PIR sensor for motion detection.
  • Another participant inquires about the overall system setup, including the controller type and network data transmission.
  • Suggestions include using a Raspberry Pi as the controller and exploring different camera options and data rates.
  • A participant proposes adding a tracking feature for specific colors, such as red, using a servo motor and a microphone for sound activation.
  • Questions arise regarding the feasibility of implementing the color tracking feature and the necessary sensors.
  • There is a suggestion to consider changing the controller, but the reasoning behind this change is unclear.
  • One participant expresses concern about the effort level of the original poster, suggesting that they may not be putting in sufficient work for their school project.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various ideas and suggestions, but there is no consensus on specific upgrades or the direction of the project. Disagreement exists regarding the effort level of the original poster and the appropriateness of their inquiries.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note the need for more explicit details about the project goals and the rationale behind proposed changes. There is also a concern about the original poster's approach to seeking help for a school project.

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hello. i need a idea what can i upgrade in my project fyp. i want to make a project about survillance system camera. so i need to know what type sensor that need to upgrade or what can i improve right now.
 
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Welcome to PF!

Can you explain your project better?

What is the primary goal for it?
 
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first of all, i want to thank you because reply my post.the goal is about security system. For know, i want to make a system that can be recorded a video.i have using the pir sensor that can be recorded when have the movement. so i want upgrade new thing in my project.
 
mizieahmad said:
first of all, i want to thank you because reply my post.the goal is about security system. For know, i want to make a system that can be recorded a video.i have using the pir sensor that can be recorded when have the movement. so i want upgrade new thing in my project.
Are you familiar with GoPro cameras? Or even just simple USB cameras...

Can you say more about the overall system? What is the controller (PC, laptop, tablet, Arduino, etc.)? Are you sending the video data over a network? If so, what kind of network (RF, wired, protocol, etc.)? :smile:
 
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i don't familiar with GoPro cameras actually. the controller that i want to use is raspberry pi.raspberry pi can use a wifi to send the data over network.are you all familiar with raspberry pi?
 
mizieahmad said:
i don't familiar with GoPro cameras actually.
http://shop.gopro.com/cameras
mizieahmad said:
the controller that i want to use is raspberry pi.raspberry pi can use a wifi to send the data over network.are you all familiar with raspberry pi?
Yes, I'm familiar with the Pi. Do you know what camera you will use? Do you know what datarate you will use, and what kind of video compression?
 
How about adding a tracking feature where the camera tracks some color like a section of red?

You could use a servo motor attached to the Pi.

Another idea would be to add a microphone to record the sound and possibly to start the video recording when you hear a sound.
 
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thank jedishrfu because give me new idea.'camera track some color like a section of red'...what sensor i need to use?...do you have read file pdf what i have post?...what do you think...it easy to do that??
 
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I think you'd need to use the pi to scan a video snapshot and based on where it spies the red color then move the camera a bit and check again.
 
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i have a idea.maybe i can change the controller?..like why?...i don't know..any idea ?
 
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mizieahmad said:
i have a idea.maybe i can change the controller?..like why?...i don't know..any idea ?

We can't read you thoughts here. Can you be more explicit with what you're thinking?

What controller? Why do you want to change it? What are you trying to accomplish with the change?

Are you simply trying to make a project distinctly different from your classmate?
 
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mizieahmad said:
i have a idea.maybe i can change the controller?..like why?...i don't know..any idea ?
This is obviously a schoolwork project, and you are showing zero effort on your schoolwork, asking us to do if for you. That is cheating based on your lack of effort. This thread is closed.

If you still want our help, re-post this in the Homework Help forums, and fill out the HH Template showing your work. That is the only way you will get help on your schoolwork here.
 
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