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1072_0_Product_Manual - February 24, 2011 2:52 PM
Webcam: Webcam
This is where you can view and control a
connected UVC (USB Video Class) webcam.
For a list of UVC compliant webcams see here:
http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/#devices
Video is streamed from these devices in
M-JPEG format, and can be viewed though
the web interface, or any compatible M-JPEG
viewer (such as VLC). Webcams that support
pan/tilt can be controlled via the web
interface. Multiple frame rates and resolutions
are supported. To get started, plug in the
webcam and the interface will be initialized.
If the video stream is to be exported over the
internet, it is recommended that the password
be enabled. However, it must be noted that
this is a simple HTTP authentication, which
is sent unencrypted, and is thus not highly
secure.
If prompted for the webcam password, the username is ‘webcam’.
If multiple webcams are attached, they will all start up using the same settings, except that each additional webcam
will run on the next higher port number. Multiple webcams will generally only work when the resolution and
framerate are set to low levels.
Webcam Settings
Enabled/Disabled
- Enable or disable the webcam streaming video. Video streaming can consume a lot of bandwidth
depending on the settings used.
Resolution
- The resolution of the capture in pixels. Only resolutions supported by the webcam are listed.
Framerate
- The transmission frame rate of the capture. Available frame rates will depend on the selected resolution.
Port
- The port that the video stream is sent to.
Password
- Protect the webcam stream with a password. This will add a simple username and password prompt
whenever you view the webcam stream - including on this page. The username is ‘webcam’. Set to nothing to
disable passwords.
System: General
This is where general system setting are set up.
System Settings
Host name
- The system hostname. This is used for the system’s mDNS hostname, as well as the Phidget
Webservice default Server ID. All PhidgetSBCs have a default hostname of ‘phidgetsbc’.
Time Settings
Timezone
- Set up your time zone according to the nearest city of your region from the predefined list.
Zoneinfo String
- Standard zoneinfo names are defined for different areas of the world. You can supply any zone
from the official list as an alternative to selecting a predefined zone from the list.
System: Logs
This is where the kernel and system logs can be viewed. This also includes the ability to filter the text.
Text Filter
