http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 07/12/2009 Some people are queasy about using fake cameras on their commercial property but it can actually work to their advantage. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=284269 2009-08-26 Nobody has to be a victim of voyeurism as long as there are gadgets such as bug detectors to help them combat this menace. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=282488 2009-08-18 In many homes and establishments, where there are real video surveillance cameras, there are also dummy cameras installed. Dummy cameras are often utilized to work in conjunction with fully functional surveillance equipment in order to discourage illegal or dangerous actions. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=281502 2009-08-12 No surveillance system is complete without a video monitor. This is where images captured using cameras are viewed and analyzed. 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