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Innovative Attic Bouldering Webcam Setup: Capturing Action Shots Seamlessly

This project outlines a creative solution developed by Brandon Powell for capturing bouldering action in an attic setup. Motivated by the challenge of documenting climbing sessions without assistance, the project leverages webcams, software, and network storage for automated photo capture. A series of steps, including brainstorming, testing, and using remote access, led to a functional system that captures dynamic climbing moments. Key findings highlight the importance of backup solutions and potential for future enhancements, showcasing a blend of technology and creativity in sports documentation.

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Innovative Attic Bouldering Webcam Setup: Capturing Action Shots Seamlessly

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  1. ATTIC BOULDERING IN ACTION Brandon Powell EKU Technology department EET 499 CET/CEN Capstone project 2009

  2. Outline • Motivation • Introduction • Problem Statement • Proposed Solution • Results • Conclusions • Future Work

  3. Motivation • My good friend (and Landlord) likes to boulder • Bouldering:  the sport of rock climbing on large boulders or low cliffs • He built a bouldering wall in our attic • When we climb and want to take pictures, it becomes a hassle and we don’t always capture the action

  4. Introduction • Webcam’s and webcam software have been increasing in popularity • While normally used for security reasons, they have many functionalities • I researched • Capture software • Network storage capabilities • Remote administration

  5. Software Researched • Camlan • Camuni • Camzoomer • iCatcher • Netobserve • uViewIt • Wcapture • Webcam tracker live

  6. Software Researched • Settled with • Windows Server 2003 • Dorgem • Real VNC • Linksys backup software

  7. Problem Statement • How do I get a webcam to take pictures for me in close proximity while climbing? • How do I access those pictures anywhere on the network? • How to I maintain the server when it’s in the attic without input devices?

  8. Proposed Solution • Steps taken to solve the problem • Brainstorming • Proposed solution with justification • Arranging for software/hardware • Assembly • Testing & troubleshooting • Verifying results

  9. Server Box • 512 megabytes RAM • 60 gigabyte HD • DVD-rom • Logitech QuickCam cmmunicate STX (1.3 MP) • AMD processor • Gigabyte wireless PCI card • Gigabyte K8 Triton Mobo

  10. Router and Network Storage • Linksys WRVS4400 V 1.1 • Wireless-N Gigabit Router • Linksys NAS 200 • Network Storage System • Used DMZ

  11. DMZ • Placed into its own sub network in order to protect the rest of the network if an intruder was to succeed • Hosts in the DMZ to provide services to both the internal and external network, while an intervening firewall controls the traffic between the DMZ servers and the internal network clients

  12. Results • Everything worked as planned! • Plenty of glitches I had to work out though

  13. Video

  14. Conclusions • Significance of results • Back up your pictures over the network • Activities which you want pictures of, but have no one to actually take the pictures are now possible • Set up the camera at a party and capture throughout the evening • Other possibilities

  15. Conclusions • Learning experience • How to use DMZ • How to use motion detection • How to use a network storage device • How to remotely connect throughout the network

  16. Future Work • Possible extensions • Better webcam for more quality images • Recording video and images • Other ways to utilize the network storage device • Any Suggestions??

  17. References • http://www.simplehelp.net/2006/09/27/how-to-use-your-pc-and-webcam-as-a-motion-detecting-and-recording-security-camera/ • http://dorgem.sourceforge.net/ • http://support.microsoft.com/ph/3198 • http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/NAS200

  18. Thanks • brandonpowell2@gmail.com

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