Anfy Cam - Copyright (C) by Fabio Ciucci 1999
INTRODUCTIONS.
This applet reloads an image from a given URL location every a specified
number of seconds. In other words, it can display the frames generated
by a webcam. Well, what is a webcam? For those who are not familiar
with this technology, I will give you a brief description.
Webcam is a set of software and a camera, which broadcast any sequences
to the web in realtime. Some of the most popular webcam software may be
found here:
http://www.camcentral.com/links/software.shtml
http://www.kolban.com/webcam32/
http://www.users.fast.net/~lmo/easysnap/
These software with cameras automatically take pictures in jpeg format
and ftp them to your desired site.
Since, the software snaps pictures continuously, your cameras can be
virtually "live".
Usually, the timing of reloading the image file, which your webcam software
ftp to your site, is determined by the tag.
For instance, orders your browser
to reload the page every 10 seconds. This is simple, but effective.
So, what AnfyCam does?
AnfyCam works as an enhanced tag in above use. It can not only load
images in selected timing, but apply cross-fade effect, handles zooming
and even allows you to set an overlay transparent gif image over the Cam
image.
Note:
The anfycam applet must be loaded from the same machine where the
target image is loaded; otherwise it will not work due to Java(tm) security
restrictions.
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NECESSARY FILES
The following 3 ".class" files must be uploaded to the site:
anfycam.class
Lware.class
anfy.class
Plus, for speedy loading on recent browsers, you may want to upload:
anfycam.jar
NOTE:
You must always upload .class files, even if you choose to use .jar file.
Otherwise, visitors who use old browsers can't see the applet.
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EXAMPLE.
Insert the