# Coin-Operated Peep Machines Lee Murray's 'The Observer' Lets You Look into Any CCTV for a Quarter By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-murray References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/31/cctv-for-me/) & [mrleemurray](http://www.mrleemurray.co.uk/index.php?/observer/what-is-it/) Lee Murray is a British product designer whose latest design may freak you out. It's called 'The Observer,' and it is a [coin-operated booth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-camilla-isabel-reyes) that lets you look into any [CCTV (closed circuit television)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reolink-cameras) in the world that you want too. Now Lee Murray's 'The Observer' is just a concept, but it still makes you wonder. I mean, with all the tech we have available to us today, who's to say that someone won't seize upon Lee Murray's idea and develop a [functional 'Observer'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tew01)? The future is here, and it's incredibly invasive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Coin-operated Peep Machines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a functional 'Observer' that allows users to look into any CCTV in the world by paying a fee. - **'the Observer' Concept:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of coin-operated booths that offer unique experiences and access to advanced technologies. - **Invasive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions to address privacy concerns and security vulnerabilities associated with advanced surveillance technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design coin-operated booths and related technologies that offer convenient and engaging experiences for users. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced surveillance systems and related products that prioritize privacy and security without compromising functionality. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce cutting-edge solutions to counter invasive surveillance technologies and protect individual privacy in public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy-Focused Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visio-wifi-camera-concept.md) - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md) - [360-Degree Commercial Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rum-camera-and-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Surveillance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance.md) - [Pocket-Sized Safety Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaze.md) - [Circular Concierge Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-concierge.md) - [Novel Home Security Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-security-concept.md) - [Decor-Inspired Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-home-camera.md) - [Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swap-clock.md)