# Anti-Peep Webcams USB Webcam Hides Its Eye for Complete Privacy By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-05-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-peep-webcams References: [everythingusb](http://www.everythingusb.com/gsou-anti-peep-usb-webcam-18902.html) & [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20100502/antipeep-usb-webcam/) Chinese camera specialist [Gsou](http://www.gsou.cn/) has new anti-peep USB webcams. Each anti-peep cam is equipped with a robotic arm that automatically covers the camera lens as soon as a video conference session ends. A manual override lets users uncover the lens at will. The 5-layer glass coating lens provides good-quality video, but the Gsou USB webcam doesn’t support HD video calls. Still, it's awfully cute, and who doesn't like the idea of controlling [video privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-screen)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anti-peep Webcams:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in creating webcams with advanced privacy features that detect peeping and automatically cover the lens. - **Robotic Arm Technology:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in applying robotic arm technology to various devices, such as webcams, to enhance user privacy and security. - **Video Privacy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation can be pursued in developing new solutions that maximize user control over video privacy, like the manual override feature of the Gsou USB webcam. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Surveillance and Security:** The surveillance and security industry can explore disruptive innovation by integrating advanced privacy features into their camera products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating robotic arm technology into their devices to enhance privacy and convenience. - **Video Conferencing:** The video conferencing industry can benefit from disruptive innovation that focuses on developing video privacy solutions that give users greater control over camera activation and deactivation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Speaker-Equipped Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocware-rc08.md) - [Privacy Shutter Webcam Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mx-brio.md) - [Privacy-Focused Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visio-wifi-camera-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Webcam Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webcam-and-lighting-tool.md) - [Functional Webcam Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tew01.md) - [Modular Webcam Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node.md) - [Voice-Command Compact Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-2-4k.md) - [Two-in-One Smart Speaker Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/webcam-concept.md) - [Eye Contact Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icontact-camera.md)