IP technology company, Honestech has released a trial version of it's Video Patrol 5.0 monitoring surveillance software. Video Patrol 5.0 utlizes your standard web cam and PC into a monitoring system that can protect and patrol homes and businesses and be monitored real-time over the Internet using another computer or your mobile device. The trial version provides 30 days of full functionality, and works with a users existing webcam.

Video Patrol 5.0 Deluxe enables PCs to capture and save images and video in MPEG file format enabling remote monitoring and recording providing security, baby sitter monitoring, or pet monitoring. Video Patrol 5.0 also has a built in "motion sensor" which detects motion as a "triggering event" and automatically begins recording. Once recorded, the surveillance videos are stored for later replay and can be saved to a CD, DVD or a user's own FTP server.

The latest version of Video Patrol offers even more flexibility for users to monitor their homes and businesses while they are away. The software includes free online membership that enables users to view their video surveillance from Internet-enabled computers and mobile devices, including P DAs, Sony PSPs and Web-enabled mobile phones.

The highly customizable Video Patrol 5.0 software enables advanced scheduling to make regular monitoring easy and automatic, and users can predefine timed or motion-triggered surveillance events. The software even makes it possible to send out predefined e-mail alerts with surveillance recordings attached, allowing users to observe whatever activity the camera captures even when they are away from the home or business.

Retail versions of Honestech's products, including Video Patrol 5.0, VHS to DVD 3.0 Deluxe an Analog to Digital Video format conversion kit, MY IPTV & CAM Anywhere an Internet Protocol Television and Camera kit for remote viewing, and Fireman 3.0 CD/DVD Burner an easy to use CD and DVD burning utility, are available at leading retailers including; Fry's Electronics, CompUSA, Costco, Office Max, Office Depot, Amazon.com, and are available from the companies web site at www.Honestech.com. The full version of Video Patrol 5.0 is widely available with a suggested retail price of $49.99.