Anti-theft device with a videotaping function

An anti-theft device with a videotaping function comprises:

• a detecting unit capable of detecting the unusual situation at the surveillant area;
• a main unit controlling an alarm device, a transmission unit, an image sensor and connecting with an information service provider;
• after detecting an unusual situation, the detecting unit informs the main unit to activate the alarm device, the transmission unit and the image sensor;
• an image sensor videotaping according to the predefined method after receiving the command from a main unit;
• a transmission unit identifying the signal of a dialed-in code from outside to command the main unit to act or to transmit the signal to an electronic receiver and transmitter;
• an electronic receiver and transmitter receiving the signal from the transmission unit or transmitting the signal to the transmission unit through electronic dialing;
• an image displayer connected with the information service provider for viewing the image videotaped by the image sensor;
• a controlling device connected with a main unit to control the activation of the anti-theft device;
• when the owner, being away or outside, uses the control device or the electronic receiver and transmitter to activate the anti-theft device, the detecting unit starts to detect;
• once detected an unusual situation, the main unit activates the alarm device, the image sensor and the transmission unit to act;
• the recorded data is not only saved at the main unit, but also transmitted to the information service provider through the main unit;
• the owner or the related individual outside can also view the recorded data from the image displayer connected with the information service provider.