I need to monitor a warehouse where I work at to sense activity on the floor, and then to broadcast instructions via speakers so that I can give them instructions. I have no control on when the people will show up, and so I need to be notified in real time when activity is taking place.
This is what I need:
I already have cameras monitoring the area, so the visual part of my needs is covered. But I'd like to know when someone walks into the place, and then give instructions to that someone without constantly having to be watching the cameras. I'm already using a software that analyses the video feed and alerts me when it senses activity, but it's very unreliable and it triggers way too many false alarms. An ordinary motion sensor would be perfect, since most of them can be adjusted for sensitivity.
I have the ability to electronically interface the sensor to a computer, such as through the serial port. And the programming skills necessary to process that alarm into whatever protocol a third-party software would need.
So far, I've encountered two possibilities. One company sells a remotely controlled relay that also has one input, and which supposedly can be used for the sensing and alarm purposes. They boast a zero monthly fee for its use through their servers, but it doesn't seem like it's easy to adapt for my purposes.
The other company sells paging and intercom systems that might cover my audio needs. But its specs are too vague.
Anyone here care to share their ideas?
This is what I need:
- To use an ordinary motion sensor, like the ones used to automatically turn a patio light on.
- When the sensor is activated, an alarm is sent through the web to my phone
- I then use my phone to verbally give instructions that will be broadcast through speakers installed around the warehouse
I already have cameras monitoring the area, so the visual part of my needs is covered. But I'd like to know when someone walks into the place, and then give instructions to that someone without constantly having to be watching the cameras. I'm already using a software that analyses the video feed and alerts me when it senses activity, but it's very unreliable and it triggers way too many false alarms. An ordinary motion sensor would be perfect, since most of them can be adjusted for sensitivity.
I have the ability to electronically interface the sensor to a computer, such as through the serial port. And the programming skills necessary to process that alarm into whatever protocol a third-party software would need.
So far, I've encountered two possibilities. One company sells a remotely controlled relay that also has one input, and which supposedly can be used for the sensing and alarm purposes. They boast a zero monthly fee for its use through their servers, but it doesn't seem like it's easy to adapt for my purposes.
The other company sells paging and intercom systems that might cover my audio needs. But its specs are too vague.
Anyone here care to share their ideas?