wner in Kansas City, Mo., came out swinging against the technology, threatening to smash photo cams with a sledgehammer to protect the privacy of his patrons and dancers. In Japan, where nearly half of all cell phones are photo phones, magazine publishers have become concerned about consumers who snap shots of pages that they like instead of buying the magazine. THE UNBLINKING EYE-SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE 7.4.1 Observation Camera On the other hand, camera phones have legitimate applications, too. And whereas camera-equipped mobile phones are typically used to snap and send pictures of friends, the Nokia Observation Camera is designed to take pictures of people who may be anything but friendly. As its name indicates, the Nokia Observation Camera is designed to operate as a security device-inside stores, warehouses, homes, and other places people might want to keep under constant surveillance. The unit can be activated in several different ways: by a programmed timer, input from a built- in motion sensor, or on the command of an incoming text message. To trans- mit images, the camera connects to an MMS-enabled phone. The $400 camera sends JPEGs at a resolution of 640 X 480, 320 X 240, or 160 X 120. The camera operates on 900-MHz and 1.800-MHz wireless GSM networks. The camera, minus the phone, measures about 4.75 inches deep, 3.5 inches wide, and 1.75 inches high. The unit sits on a wall-mountable adjustable stand. The camera has its own SIM card and, therefore, its own phone number. Although its unlikely that devices like Nokia's camera will ever become as popular as camera-equipped mobile phones, the technology is certain to appeal to people who want to keep an unblinking eye on their property. The camera can also be used to snoop on employees and household workers, such as babysitters. This can lead users into murky legal territory, however. On its Web site, Nokia warns, "Some jurisdictions have laws and regulations about the use of devices that record images and conversations in public or private areas and abo