Cingular IV User Manual

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OBSERVER IV USER’S GUIDE 
 
Introduction 
 
The Observer IV is a digital still camera that uses the GSM cellular phone network to deliver 
images from remote locations to any computer on the Internet.  The camera, battery-operated and 
housed in a weatherproof enclosure, is capable of providing images from areas where standard 
monitoring techniques are not applicable.  Locations without traditional phone or electric service 
now can be easily monitored with the Observer IV. 
 
The Global System for Mobile Communications network (GSM) is the latest generation of 
wireless digital phone network to be deployed in North America.  Cingular/AT&T and Mobile-T 
are the major GSM providers in the US and their coverage includes most metropolitan and urban 
areas as well as Interstate corridors.  With the proper GSM service plan, the Observer IV can 
deliver pictures from covered areas on a user-defined schedule or in response to an external 
trigger.  Options allow the camera to supply images as well as real-time notification of activity at 
the remote site.  This camera provides an ideal solution for remote site monitoring, event 
promotion, and unique security situations. 
 
 
 
 
Observer IV 
 
 
GSM/GPRS snapshot camera. 
 
No external cables. 
 
Internal batteries supply hundreds of images. 
 
Weatherproof enclosure. 
 
Scheduled or externally triggered. 
 
Email and FTP delivery and notification options. 
 
External lighting control. 
 
External power connector available. 
 
Multiple focal length lenses available. 
 
FTP image retrieval and archiving desktop application included
 
 
 
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