About: LifeCam is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 4 publications have been published within this topic receiving 48 citations. The topic is also known as: Microsoft LifeCam & Lifecam.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a method of providing customer service and corresponding system utilizing the above-mentioned technology, enabling a customer and representative to interact visually, orally, and/or textually via live webcam images, Voice over Internet Protocol, Instant Messaging System, and or e-mail.
Abstract: This invention allows users to chat online while displaying live webcam images of multiple selected users within an Internet chatroom environment. This technology is unique to the field because: 1) Java Programming Language is used, enabling the program to work across all platforms; 2) the number of users that are allowed to participate in the chatroom is not limited; 3) well-defined Internet standards are used to transfer and display files; 4) webcam images are automatically uniformly sized; 5) users can select the webcam images they want to view from a list of chatters. This invention also discloses a method of providing customer service and the corresponding system utilizing the above-mentioned technology, enabling a customer and representative to interact visually, orally, and/or textually via live webcam images, Voice over Internet Protocol, Instant Messaging System, and/or e-mail.
TL;DR: A full-color, step-by-step guide for using the most popular free software and online offerings from Microsoft's new Windows Live Essentials.
Abstract: A full-color, step-by-step guide for using the most popular free software and online offerings from Microsoft's new Windows Live Essentials Microsofts new operating system Windows 7 isnt including many applications you might be used to seeing. Instead, those applications are being made available as set of free downloads called Windows Live Essentials, with the promise of more frequent updates independent of when the operating system releases happen. Windows Live Essentials includes tools such as Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, and Movie Maker. This valuable guide shows you how to use these applications so that you accomplish everyday tasks successfully and smartly. Step-by-step instructions show you how to use not only these applications, but also associated Windows Live on-line services. As an example, you'll learn just how easy it is to create panoramic pictures in seconds or how to create movies from pictures in just a few minutes. Then you'll get the inside scoop on how to communicate and share using Messenger, SkyDrive, Spaces, and Groups. Windows Live Essentials are available as free downloads for the Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems Reviews what is included Windows Live products such as Messenger, Mail, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker as well as Windows Live services like Spaces, Groups, SkyDrive, Calendar, and Events Provides you with essential information on using the applications and services efficiently in order to accomplish everyday tasks. With this book, you'll quickly be on your way to accessing these useful applications in an effort to making your life easier.
TL;DR: An examination into MSN Messenger concludes that few traces reside on the hard disk after MSN usage, but with the use of file signatures and known file structures it is possible to recover useful information when deleted.