long post, but I had to read to remind myself of the product....
taken from sevu website:
How It Works
SecureView is unique! The "camera in a light bulb" simply screws in to any light socket. Inside the "bulb" is a sophisticated low-light monochrome camera, coupled to our exclusive IRFS(tm) patented circuitry. The video signal is "encoded" by this circuit and fed directly to the 110-volt power line.
Each camera has a companion "decoder" which plugs into any wall outlet. A typical homeowner would plug in the decoder at the outlet nearest the TV. A standard video output connects the decoder to any TV or VCR using line-level RCA-type cables.
Once the decoder is plugged in and connected, live video is delivered to the TV or VCR. It's simple and easy. There are no wires to run, no holes to drill, and no antennas or complicated "tuning" is required.
How Do We Do It?
That's our secret! Using our proprietary Induction RF System (tm), we can send live video across the power line anywhere in your home. Let's just say it in simple terms: The video signal "wraps around" the power line, completely separate from the AC voltage. We have a total of 17 separate patents, and others pending, covering the IRFS (tm) process.
How Far Can It Go?
We've successfully sent SecureView video over 2000 feet of AC wiring. Distances in your home or business will vary based on how the building is wired.
What About the Neighbors?
We designed SecureView to "stop" at your service drop, where your building's electrical system connects to the utility company's meter. And since you must have a decoder to use the camera, there is no risk of anyone receiving a picture elsewhere on your power line. Without the decoder, the signal is "invisible."
Don't You Get Interference?
No! That's the remarkable SecureView difference. Even though the power line is loaded with refrigerator motors, heater elements, peaks and dips, SecureView "sees right past" 99% of this "power line junk."
How Much Area Can I View?
SecureView sees an 85-degree wide angle, from 6 inches to optical infinity. Practically speaking, your viewing range in daylight extends to 100 yards or more, depending on the amount of detail you expect. Obviously, something as large as a car or truck can be recognized at a greater distance than, say, a small dog or cat.
Wide-angle viewing is the best all-around choice for any type of security camera. As a bonus, you eliminate expensive and trouble-prone tilt-and-zoom mechanisms, which also require somebody to push the buttons.
In darkness, SecureView is sensitive enough to give you a readable image with the bare minimum of lighting. The built-in, patented infra-red system will see in total darkness to a maximum of 30 feet; more with supplemental IR floodlights.
What About This Infra-Red?
Many people misunderstand the idea of infra-red lighting. If you already have motion detectors installed in your home, or if you use a remote control on your TV, you are using different forms of infra-red. Without getting into optics and physics, the simple explanation is this: Infra-red is "invisible light." What we refer to as "white" infra-red is a portion of the IR spectrum which can be transmitted, reflected, and imaged by a video camera. SecureView cameras include our proven built-in IR enhancement, for sharp video pictures even in total darkness. There are no "thermal" or heat-sensing properties to this enhancement; it works just like visible light--you don't "see" it, but the camera does, and delivers the image as a standard black-and-white video picture.
How Many Cameras?
The entry-level, single-camera SecureView will be upgradeable to a four-camera system. We expect future upgrades and improvements to include more cameras.
If I Want to Watch in More than One Room?
Simply add extra decoders to the system.
What Channel Does It Play On?
SecureView doesn't "broadcast" on any channel. It uses "line level" composite video, which plugs into your TV or VCR at the "Line In," "Video In," "Aux," or "A/V" connection, usually placed below channel 2 on your set, or on a separate button on your machine or your remote control.
Can I Record the Picture?
Of course. SecureView is fully "plug and play" compatible with any device using standard RCA connections. You can plug the video feed direct into your VCR, and record instantly. Monitor through your TV, or take the tape with you and play it on any other VCR.
Is SecureView Internet Compatible?
Yes! Any PC equipped with an analog video capture device can accept live video feeds from SecureView, and send them over the Internet. The type and quality of your Internet transmission is determined by your computer's hardware and software, and the speed of your online hookup. You are no longer limited by the range of a "ball" camera or short-cable PC cam. Use SecureView to transmit from anywhere in your home, and watch on the Internet from anywhere in the world!
We expect to offer a plug-in card and more sophisticated software in the near future, which will allow even greater control.
I'm getting thirsty dammit!
Oh yea, everthing is my opinion only. Please make your own decisions and consult your own financial advisors for both investment and income tax issues.
