Engineering:Looxcie

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Looxcie was a mobile-connected, handsfree, streaming video camera created by Looxcie, Inc., a privately owned Sunnyvale, California company. The Looxcie video camera was named a top 50 best invention of 2010 by Time Magazine (November 2010),[1] and LooxcieLive, their live-streaming video service, was named as a top 100 best innovation of 2011 by Popular Science (December 2011).[2]

History

  • September 2008 – the company is formed and venture financed [3]

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  • September 2010 – the company sells its first camcorder Looxcie 1, and releases its first mobile app LooxcieMoments.[4][5]
  • December 2010 – the company releases its LooxcieCam mobile app.[6]
  • June 2011 – the company launches its second generation camcorder, Looxcie 2.[7]
  • October 2011 – the company introduces hands-free accessories for Looxcie 2.[8]
  • November 2011 – the company releases LooxcieLive live video streaming service.[9][10]
  • February 2012 – the company announces joint-development partnership with Taser International, Inc., who releases the AXON Flex product line. The AXON Flex features Looxcie technology.[11]
  • January 2014 – Company announces shift of focus from consumer to enterprise products (Vidcie)[12]
  • April 2014 – Company announces it will "Close down the consumer line of cameras, services, and support for the current Looxcie customers and partners."[13]

Mobile-connected streaming video cameras

Looxcie is a mobile-connected, handsfree, streaming video camera that facilitates live video streaming and capture. The live video streaming is designed for real-time sharing. Video clips can be saved on the camera and shared via a mobile device or uploaded to a computer.[9][10]

Looxcie video cameras are compatible with Android (2.1+) and iOS (4.2.6+) devices. Looxcie utilizes a dual processor system for simultaneous video capture, wireless streaming and phone calls via Bluetooth. The Looxcie maximizes battery life (up to 4 hours) and optimizes video for viewing (480p) and mobile sharing (320p) in a small wearable, ergonomic form factor.[14]

Looxcie 2

Looxcie 2 features an adjustable fit system with attachment accessories. Looxcie 2 weighs 22g (0.78 oz) and comes in two configurations: up to 5 hour video storage model and up to 10 hour video storage model.[7]

Looxcie 1

Looxcie 1 weighs less than 28g (0.99 oz) and provides up to 5 hour video storage.[4][5]

Accessories for Looxcie 2

  • For sports and outdoors: helmet strap mount, vented helmet mount, ball cap clip, bike mount
  • For the car: windshield mount, car visor mount
  • Lenses: 180° fisheye Lens, 2X zoom telephoto lens, wide angle and macro lens
  • Essentials: carrying case, wall charger, tripod, tripod head[15]

Mobile apps

Looxcie companion apps are available for download from LooxcieDesktop,[16] the App Store and Play Store (Android Market).

LooxcieLive

LooxcieLive lets users stream live video and view other people’s broadcasts in real-time. Push-to-Talk and Text Chat features allow viewers to dialog with the broadcaster while they live stream. Video streaming auto-adapts based on network capabilities – 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi.[9][10] [17]

LooxcieMoments

LooxcieMoments allows users to continuously record video into a looping buffer. With the Instant Clip button on Looxcie, users can reach back and save the last 30-seconds of an event, which can then be shared to social networks and email.[6]

LooxcieCam

LooxcieCam provides users with basic camcorder functionality.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The 50 Best Inventions of 2010". Time Magazine. 2010-11-11. http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2029497_2030652_2029803,00.html. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  2. ↑ "LooxcieLive". Popular Science. http://www.popsci.com/bown/2011/product/looxcie-live. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  3. ↑ "Best Camera Youtube". Forbes.com. https://shopiwave.com/best-camera-for-youtube/. Retrieved 2014-08-14. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Looxcie telephone headset records video, too". USAToday.com. 2010-09-15. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/technologylive/post/2010/09/for-the-person-who-has-everything--a-telephone-headset-with-built-in-video-camera/1#.T4y11NkdzAk. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fairlie, Rik (2010-10-01). "Would You Wear a Camcorder on Your Ear?". The New York Times. http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/would-you-wear-a-camcorder-on-your-ear/. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Consumer Electronics Show: Capture video with Looxcie, then show it off". Los Angeles Times. 2011-01-06. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/01/ces-looxcie-video-share.html. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Schmidt, Gregory (2012-02-28). "Your Life, Broadcast Live". The New York Times. http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/your-life-broadcast-live/#more-57463. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  8. ↑ "Looxcie 2 wearable camcorder slims down, adds some accessories". Engadget.com. https://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/looxcie-2-wearable-camcorder-slims-down-adds-some-accessories/. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "iCloud Gadget Looxcie 2: Wearable Headset Grabs Video". InformationWeek.com. http://www.informationweek.com/news/personal-tech/digital-video/230600151?queryText=looxcie. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "LooxcieLive: Wearable Camera Live Streams Video". InformationWeek.com. http://www.informationweek.com/news/personal-tech/digital-video/231903370?queryText=looxcie. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  11. ↑ "Taser Axon Flex Camera Records Criminals, Cops". DailyTech.com. http://www.dailytech.com/Taser+Axon+Flex+Camera+Records+Criminals+Cops/article24064.htm. Retrieved 2012-04-03. 
  12. ↑ "Looxcie shifts away from consumers: it's Vidcie from here on out". 26 January 2014. http://www.slashgear.com/looxcie-shifts-away-from-consumers-its-vidcie-from-here-on-out-26314151/. Retrieved 2015-03-09. 
  13. ↑ "Press Release: "Looxcie Restructures Consumer Business"". Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20150318194504/http://www.looxcie.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/looxcie-restructure.4.15.14.pdf. Retrieved 2015-03-09. 
  14. ↑ "Looxcie wearable camera returns, looks improved". CNET.com. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20069647-1/looxcie-wearable-camera-returns-looks-improved/. Retrieved 2012-04-23. 
  15. ↑ "Accessories". http://www.looxcie.com/looxcie/accessories. 
  16. ↑ "my.looxciedesktop.com". http://my.looxciedesktop.com/. 
  17. ↑ Live Cam Sites

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