[mythtv-users] [OT] security/serveillance cameras & Myth...

[Andrew Close]

hey all, 

we have a wonderful software suite in MythTv.  it lets you
watch/record tv, watch videos, listen to music, even talk on the
phone!  how about a security plug-in?  MythSurveillance?
i know there are a couple ppl on the list that already have cameras
hooked to their MythBoxen and can view them on dedicated channels. 
but what about a plug-in that allowed you to watch multiple feeds at
once on a split screen?  or that cycled through your camera views when
directed or if motion was picked up?

this is more of a discussion than an 'itch'. :)  although, if i were
to scratch this 'itch', it would most likely be done in Java because i
can't remember a lick of C (and don't really care to).

if something like this were to be built what kind of hardware would you use?
what would you like to be able to do with it?
could Myth be used with USB Web-Cams?  this would most likely be like
watching videos as opposed to watching recordings.
can CCTV Cams be hooked up to capture cards that Myth uses?
any other camera suggestions that are small, have a range of 0' - 20'
minimum and may work at night?

if this is too OT feel free to smack me and kill this thread. ;)