VideoGhost

VideoGhost

Why use the VideoGhost hardware video recorder?

  • For saving snapshots from slide shows, presentations, movies, surveillance cameras

  • For enhancing the performance of microscopes, cameras, telescopes, computer vision systems

  • For checking if your spouse is cheating on you

  • For checking what your employees are doing during their working hours

  • For protecting kids from on-line predators and other hazards

What's inside?

Computer cable             Microprocessor










FPGA chip            Video connector

Interested in a larger order or resale? Please contact us for purchases of 5 or more units.

The world's smallest frame-grabber

VideoGhost DVI

How does it work?

The VideoGhost is an innovative tiny frame-grabber, hidden inside a standard video cable. It may capture the video signal of a computer or laptop. The built-in powerful FPGA chip and microprocessor enable it to convert the captured video signal to a JPEG image, and store it to the internal 4 Gigabyte flash drive. The VideoGhost is a purely electronic device, meaning it requires no software or drivers, and does not interfere with the standard video transmission to the monitor or TV.

Getting the device running is very simple: just plug the video-logger in-between the video output socket and monitor or TV. Then connect the USB cable to a free USB socket (this is for powering the device only).

VideoGhost - hardware setup

How do I view the recorded screenshots?

Retrieving screenshots is very similar to using a digital camera. Use the personal USB key, delivered with the device, and connect it to a computers USB port. The video-logger will pop-up as a removable drive, containing captured screenshots as JPEG files. The files will contain embedded time and date information.
Removable drive containing JPEG files

VideoGhost DVI/HDMI/VGA

Which version do I need?

This depends on the output video interface of the device you would like to monitor. This may be DVI (white rectangular socket), VGA (old-style 15-pin blue socket), or HDMI (small black/gray socket). Refer to the product selector if uncertain.


VideoGhost -  monitoring banner

Is this legal?

Technically speaking, you should contact a lawyer to get detailed information about the local laws, and the application for which you intend to use this device for. Generally it's permitted to monitor your own computer, meaning you can watch what your kids and family are doing on the computer. If you want to monitor your employees, or perform any other type of surveillance, you should display a clear notice about this fact. It is obviously NOT LEGAL to use this device for any type spying, or stealing confidential data.

Want to learn more? Read the VideoGhost User's Guide or simply ask us.