Cybernanny
Solution that meshes a number of interesting technologies, C++, Azure, Office Automation, Kinect for Windows. I wrote it when I was in paternity leave to being able to see my newborn daughter.
More information here - http://www.angelhernandezm.com/cybernanny-remote-access-via-distributed-components/
MSDN Magazine (August 2012) - https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/jj553517.aspx