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Can't you use infrared cameras like the FlirOne and just search for things that are weirdly hot? Most cameras should generate a lot more heat than its surroundi
by pfarnsworth 9y ago
Can't you use infrared cameras like the FlirOne and just search for things that are weirdly hot? Most cameras should generate a lot more heat than its surroundings.
- ggg9990 9y agoYes, but that requires an expensive far-IR imager.
- archi42 9y agoOne would need to look up the type of battery and how long the camera runs on that. I think it's a good idea, but especially in cases of non-continuous monitoring (e.g. 1 FPS or way less) with modern low power electronics this could become quite difficult.
- icantdrive55 9y agoThat's the best idea I have heard so far. Better yet, would be a law passed that outlaws photographing people without their consent, at least while at work. I heard France has strict laws that protect privacy. I've never liked my picture taken without my consent.
- pc86 9y agoAssuming your work takes you anywhere outside, or in a vehicle, or in any public area, you have no reasonable expectation of privacy. You can't reasonably expect someone photographing a public place to announce to everyone they're about to take a photograph, or get a waiver from everyone, or blur the faces of everyone who they can't get to sign.
- blattimwind 9y agoAnalogue wired cameras come in at a few dozen mW. And those aren't actually low power or anything, I bet you can get cameras using far less than that. Cameras with built-in DSP and WIFI probably won't fit into that power envelope, though.