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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]

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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

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]

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  1. ↑ "The 50 Best Inventions of 2010". Time Magazine. 2010-11-11. Archived from the original on November 14, 2010. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  2. ↑ "LooxcieLive". Popular Science. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  3. ↑ "Best Camera Youtube". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
  4. 1 2 "Looxcie telephone headset records video, too". USAToday.com. 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  5. 1 2 Fairlie, Rik (2010-10-01). "Would You Wear a Camcorder on Your Ear?". The New York Times . Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  6. 1 2 3 "Consumer Electronics Show: Capture video with Looxcie, then show it off". Los Angeles Times . 2011-01-06. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  7. 1 2 Schmidt, Gregory (2012-02-28). "Your Life, Broadcast Live". The New York Times . Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  8. ↑ "Looxcie 2 wearable camcorder slims down, adds some accessories". Engadget.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  9. 1 2 3 "iCloud Gadget Looxcie 2: Wearable Headset Grabs Video". InformationWeek.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  10. 1 2 3 "LooxcieLive: Wearable Camera Live Streams Video". InformationWeek.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  11. ↑ "Taser Axon Flex Camera Records Criminals, Cops". DailyTech.com. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
  12. ↑ "Looxcie shifts away from consumers: it's Vidcie from here on out". 26 January 2014. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
  13. ↑ "Press Release: "Looxcie Restructures Consumer Business"" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2015-03-09.
  14. ↑ "Looxcie wearable camera returns, looks improved". CNET.com. Retrieved 2012-04-23.
  15. ↑ "Accessories". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
  16. ↑ "my.looxciedesktop.com". my.looxciedesktop.com.
  17. ↑ Live Cam Sites
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