A Novel Video/Photo Recorder Using an Online Motion Sensor-Triggered Embedded System

Abstract

In recent years embedded systems have gained more importance. These systems are especially dedicated to specific tasks which are handled by highly optimized solutions. One of the interesting areas of embedded systems use is multi-media. Producing, processing, streaming various multimedia types and interacting with the physical environment is very common today. Similar to these studies, controlling and observing the specified area by multi-media tools are the necessities for many reasons such as security. This paper presents a method of video and photo recording of any moving object by using open source operation system (Raspbian- a distribution of Linux) and software (Python – a high-level programming language). The system is triggered by a motion sensor and it collects visual data from a specified area for limited duration. The collected data is published on internet via dedicated web site.

Keywords: Photo and Video Recorder, Open Source Platforms, Embedded Systems