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SenseCam v2.3 User Guide Page 2 of 31 10/03/2009
Figure 1: Example images captured by SenseCam.
In trials to date, users have worn the camera on a cord around their neck, although it would
be possible to use a clip for pockets or belts. One advantage of using a neck-cord to wear the
camera is that it is reasonably stable when being worn, and it is also reasonably high-up
(closer to the wearer‟s eyeline) which generates more compelling images. The camera
contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lets it run for a complete day on a full
charge. It takes around three hours to recharge using a mains power adaptor or a PC USB
connection. There is an on-off button on the camera, which can be used to save the battery
and prevent any sensor data logging/photograph capture. LEDs and an internal sounder are
used to give the wearer feedback.
The high speed USB interface used for recharging is also used to transfer the image and
sensor data to a PC. An expansion connector on the bottom of the camera may potentially be
used to connect a number of different add-on devices, such as an external battery, an
additional camera, wireless communications or additional sensors. The expansion connector
can also be used to update the firmware that controls the operation of the SenseCam, for
example to add new features or integrate add-on devices. A future enhancement will include
a microphone and audio recording and audio-level triggering circuitry (so that photos can be
taken automatically in response to noises).
1.2. This document
This document is a user guide for the v2.3b SenseCam. It describes the operation of the
camera and of the associated PC software that is used to display SenseCam image data. It
also describes in some detail various options available to the user of a SenseCam to alter the
default configuration of the unit using a PC and a USB cable. Unless specifically stated, the
descriptions herein are based on the most recent firmware build.
For a very quick overview of the v2.3b SenseCam and its operation, please refer to the
quick-start guide in Section 2.
1.3. Microsoft Limited Licence Agreement
Please note the terms and conditions of the Microsoft Limited Licence Agreement
associated with the use of the SenseCam hardware and software. This agreement has to be
signed by all SenseCam recipients external to Microsoft before they are supplied with the
SenseCam hardware and MSRC Viewer/Importer Software.
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