Running two USB webcams and IR sensitive webcams

[doctorelectron]

Is it possible to run two USB webcams from one Linux Box?

Does anyone know of any USB webcams that are sensitve to Infra-Red (IR), ie. can be used at night with IR illumination?

Thanks,
DoctorElectron

 

[testbenchdude]

Is it possible to run two USB webcams from one Linux Box?

Does anyone know of any USB webcams that are sensitve to Infra-Red (IR), ie. can be used at night with IR illumination?

Thanks,
DoctorElectron

It sounds like you're after a CCTV setup. If you go to your local computer/electronics store and ask a saleperson for somehting like a "USB, IR CCTV system" you should get something. Logitech sells a wireless camera that broadcasts to a wireless router, so I'm pretty sure you can have 2 or more although those are a little pricey I think. There are probably others. As far as USB, a quick Google turned this up:
http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0412

Or, you can home-brew your own if you're so inclined:
http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000110036028/

I'm not up on my Linux but I'm sure there's a way you can view 2 or more webcams at once. Good luck.