| A
camera
connected to a
computer or
server
that allows anyone connected to the
Internet to view still
pictures or motion
video
of a user. The majority of webcam
web
sites are still pictures that are frequently refreshed every few
seconds, minutes, hours, or days. However, there are some sites
and personal pages that can supply
streaming video for users with
broadband. The image to the right is a picture of the
Logitech QuickCam Express
and an example of what a webcam may look like. Today, most webcams
are connected to the USB or
Firewire port on a computer. |
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- There are millions of webcams around the world that allow you
to view other people, places, and even events. If you're interested
in looking at webcams,
click here to open a search for webcams.
- If you're looking to chat with other webcam users live a great
site with millions of other webcam users is
Stickam.
- Parents with children should be aware of the potential dangers
of children and webcams. Additional information about protecting children from harmful
material on the Internet can be found on
document CH000526.
- See document CH000890
for additional information about users without webcams viewing
users with webcams.
Also see: Camera,
Input device |
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